The King's Trust International
We exist to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. Our mission is to empower young people to learn, earn and thrive. We blend our expertise with a global network of local partners and develop programmes and interventions focused on education, employability and enterprise to help young people build their own futures. Our vision is that every young person should have the chance to succeed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £2,455,313 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £2,063,682. The trustees report that these reserves represent six months of non-programme related expenditure, meeting their stated policy target of maintaining between four to six months of operational expenditure. The going concern assessment confirms the group can meet its liabilities for at least twelve months from the date of authorization.
What the accounts disclose
“our aim is to have a level of free reserves of between four to six months of operational expenditure.”
“The King’s Trust International has had transactions throughout the year with The King’s Trust Group Company, its parent company, totalling £167,240 relating to recharges for managed services fees, PT Awards and Future of Work management.” — page 33
“The King’s Trust International established a trading subsidiary, The King’s Trust International Trading Limited on 4th April 2025.”
In the news
- King’s Trust International launches partnership with Islamic Relief
- The King’s Trust International invites the public to invest in Generation Potential
- King’s Trust International Advisor on AI and Advanced Technology
- King’s Trust International Trustee Appointment
- 3,200 students benefit from King’s Trust International Achieve in 10 years
- King’s Trust International at 10: Charles III’s Legacy Supporting Youth
- The King’s Trust International 2025 Impact Report
- King’s Trust International campaign encourages investment in young people
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Shabir Ahmed Randeree CBEchair
- Arunma O Oteh OON
- Joanna Schmidt Riley
- Mete Serdar Coban MBE
- Michael Tetteh Nartey
- Naushad Nurdin Jivraj
- PHILIP JOHN PARHAM CMG
- Paraskevi Galani
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.6m | £5.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.5m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.9m | £5.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.2m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.9m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is The King's Trust International financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £2,455,313 for the year, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £2,063,682. The trustees report that these reserves represent six months of non-programme related expenditure, meeting their stated policy target of maintaining between four to six months of operational expenditure. The going concern assessment confirms the group can meet its liabilities for at least twelve months from the date of authorization. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Who funds The King's Trust International?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The King's Trust International as a grant recipient include DELTA PHILANTHROPIES, RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE COSARAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELTA PHILANTHROPIES | FY2024 | £671k | Education |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £35k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| RANDEREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE COSARAF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £5.5m |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £116k |
| CHK Foundation | 2 | £100k |
| DUDLEY AND GEOFFREY COX CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £44k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22.2m |
| THE JOHN BOOTH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £14.0m |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £3.3m |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.5m |
Charities like this
- THE KING'S TRUST
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION THE KING'S LODGE
- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRUST FOR YOUTH
- FUTURE
- EDUCATION & EMPLOYERS TASKFORCE
- WARRINGTON TRAINING TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Trust International | £7.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KING'S TRUST | £63.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION THE KING'S LODGE | £491k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRUST FOR YOUTH | £1.9m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION & EMPLOYERS TASKFORCE | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |