Change a Girl's Life
Young women today face many challenges that threaten their futures. Without access to the right support, these young women may never realise their potential and achieve their aspirations in life.
With the support and courses we offer, we can help young women all over the UK build the confidence and skills they need to move into work, training and education.
The money raised this year will enable us to support more young women so they can overcome challenges they are facing and change their lives for the better.
Carrissa's Story
Carrissa is now a body transformation coach and founder of the online coaching programme, Keep Me Curvy, following the support she received from The Trust’s Enterprise programme.
Suffering from burnout and depression during the pandemic, she turned to food to help herself cope and gained a significant amount of weight. It was around this time that she also experienced a severe mental health breakdown and was hospitalised. As she began to rebuild her life from scratch, Carissa realised that if she wanted to live the life she dreamt of, she needed to start her own business.
The King’s Trust helped her to accomplish this through the Enterprise course, offering her a non-judgemental Youth Development Lead and mentor, as well as a financial grant.
As a Young Ambassador, Carissa is looking forward to sharing her journey and experiences to ensure that the impactful work of The Trust can continue to benefit other young people facing similar challenges. She also wants to improve her public speaking, storytelling skills, as well as meet new people.
Shannon's Story
Before coming on to one of The King's Trust courses, Shannon was struggling on benefits and caring for her two little boys. She is a single mum and her second son was born prematurely and has long term health difficulties.
However, after taking part in our Get into Healthcare programme - designed to help prepare young people for a career in their chosen field through work experience, CV and interview preparation, Shannon has successfully secured a position within the NHS working as a Healthcare Support Worker in the paediatrics department at Ninewells Hospital.
“I’m so happy to be able to be doing a job I love and I’m passionate about, helping other families like mine at the same hospital my little boy was in. I don’t think I would have had the opportunities I’ve had if it wasn’t for the support from The King’s Trust.”
Asia's Story
Currently working as a Maternity Support Worker for the NHS, Asia is on the path to fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a Midwife.
Suffering from depression and anxiety, following numerous unsuccessful job applications, Asia feared she would never be able to turn her dream into a reality, until she came across The King’s Trust ‘Get into Health and Social Care’ programme. She then took the skills and confidence she learnt to successfully secure her first job at the South London and Maudsley Hospital.
Asia is now feeling more optimistic and as a King's Trust Ambassador, she wants to further her passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and wants to enhance her skills in empathy, resilience, and leadership to leave a lasting impact.
Where does the money go?
£5
£5 could contribute towards essential course materials for an aspiring young female entrepreneur
£25
£25 could support a young woman experiencing adversity with dedicated 1-1 support from one of our youth workers
£100
£100 could cover the cost of essential equipment a young female entrepreneur needs to launch her business
£250
£250 could provide a young woman living in poverty with a laptop, giving her the equipment she needs to unlock opportunities
“I felt nervous about starting a business without a budget, but The King’s Trust has been a life saver for me – they have given me a network of support.”
Carrissa
“Whatever job you want to do, you can do it if you put your mind to it.”
Shannon
“I am grateful towards The Prince’s Trust as without them, I wouldn’t be able to fulfil 10-year-old Asia’s dreams.”
Asia
Other ways to Change a Girl's Life
Many young women today face barriers to fulfilling their potential. That’s why we're raising vital funds to help thousands of young women who are facing disadvantage and adversity to build a better future for themselves through employment, education or starting their own business.
By shopping with brands who are supporting the campaign or by making a donation, you can help Change a Girl's Life.
Founder of The Brilliant Breakfast
Annoushka Ducas MBE
Annoushka is a jewellery designer, creative director and entrepreneur who founded British jewellery companies Links of London and Annoushka. She is a keen supporter of fostering female talent in business and is a Patron of the Women Supporting Women initiative for The King’s Trust.
Annoushka developed the concept of a nationwide breakfast event to raise awareness and funding for The King's Trust after recognising how many young women, particularly those with disadvantaged backgrounds, need a lifeline to support them into education and employment, further exacerbated by the challenges caused by Covid and the cost of living crisis.
"We’re thrilled to have raised over £2 million for the King’s Trust, empowering over 2,000 young women to gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive in work, education and beyond. This is just the beginning! We’re committed to collaborating with partners across the UK to uplift vulnerable young women and help them unlock their potential. Together, we can create brighter futures."
