King's Trust marks 50 years as the King says he is pleased and proud

The King marked the charity's 50th anniversary and praised its work supporting disadvantaged young people; the trust says it has helped more than 1.3 million people and supported over 92,000 to start businesses. An anniversary impact report titled '50 Years Of Working For Young People' will be released next week.

The King has marked the 50th anniversary of the charity he founded and expressed pride in its work supporting disadvantaged young people. He established the organisation in 1976, then called The Prince's Trust, using his Navy severance pay of £7,400. The trust has focused on personal development, education, employment and business support for young people across the UK. The anniversary is being marked ahead of the publication of a new impact report next week. Key facts: - The charity was founded in 1976 as The Prince's Trust using £7,400 of the King's Navy severance pay. - The trust says it has helped more than 1.3 million young people to date. - The organisation reports that over 92,000 young people in the UK have been supported to start a business. - The trust cites research estimating at least £11.4 billion in contribution to society from its work. - Celebrity ambassadors have included Sir Gareth Southgate and presenters Ant and Dec, and actor Idris Elba has said the trust changed his life. - The anniversary impact report, '50 Years Of Working For Young People', is due to be released next week. Summary: The King highlighted the trust's long-term role in helping disadvantaged young people build confidence, continue in education and secure work, noting the organisation's cumulative reach. The trust reports significant societal and economic impact and will publish an anniversary report next week with further findings on young people's attitudes and concerns.