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‘I had all these work mums who were so encouraging — it changed my life’

When Marks & Spencer agreed to hire scores of unemployed young people trained by The King’s Trust, it was a gamble — but it has paid off

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

From scoliosis and depression to a dream job at GOSH

Two young women talk about how The King’s Trust was transformative for them

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

He told the King: 'What you are doing is amazing for young people'

A young fine-dining chef with dreams of opening his own catering business was struggling to make headway — until he turned to The King’s Trust

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

Podcast: Inside the capital’s youth unemployment crisis

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Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Standard employment campaign: 'Nothing stops a bullet like a job'

How an innovative charity turns knives into gyms — and “at-risk” young people into role models and employees

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

From the call centre to the BAFTAs: A story of remarkable transformation

Award-winning filmmaker Thomas Stogdon was ready to ‘fold up his dreams’ — until one course changed everything

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

'I was a child carer for my mute parents and lacked confidence - The King’s Trust changed that'

Miira, 26, an only child, grew up caring for her deaf and mute Sri Lankan parents from the age of six. She arrived in London at 11 speaking little English and life in a silent household made her quiet and shy, and she struggled to make friends at school. Still,…

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

We can all help get young London working again

With almost 1 million young people in the UK not in employment, education or training, The Standard and The King’s Trust launch urgent campaign to tackle youth unemployment — with £500,000 from the Dispossessed Fund to get it started

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

The King’s Trust Palace to Palace charity bike ride returns this autumn

The youth charity will launch the 45-mile bike ride between Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to raise vital funds for young people

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

King Charles meets with Idris Elba at summit to tackle knife crime at St James's Palace

Elba, 52, who launched the Don’t Stop Your Future campaign last year, joined the King to film scenes for a Netflix documentary

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025