Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Whether you’re looking to learn more about Change a Girl’s Life, hosting a Brilliant Breakfast, fundraising or are interested in exploring partnership opportunities, you’ll find everything you need here.

Hosting a Brilliant Breakfast

The King's Trust Brilliant Breakfast is a fundraising event that anyone can host to support young women through the Change a Girl's Life campaign. Register online, receive an automatic fundraising page, invite guests and raise money to help young women access training, employment support and opportunities. 

Who can host a Brilliant Breakast?
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Anyone can host a Brilliant Breakfast. You can invite friends, family, colleagues, clients or members of your community. 

Simply choose a location, invite your guests and start planning your event. 

Where can I host a Brilliant Breakfast?
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You can host your Brilliant Breakfast anywhere that works for you. Work, a park, the kitchen table, virtually, or wherever suits you best! 

How do I register for The Brilliant Breakfast?
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To register: 

  • Complete the sign-up form. 
  • Receive your confirmation email. 
  • Access your automatically created fundraising page. 
What happens after I register?
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After registering, you will receive an email containing: 

  • A link to your fundraising page 
  • Access to your dashboard 
  • Downloadable invitations and posters 
  • Fundraising resources and event materials 

If you cannot find your email, contact changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk

Do I recieve a Brilliant Breakfast pack?
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No a physical pack isn’t sent by post. But there will be lots of materials that you can print yourself such as invites, posters, bunting and food flags. You can access these on the 'fundraise' page.   

Fundraising

Where do donations to The Brilliant Breakfast go?
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The funds you raise for The King’s Trust can help young women launch their future through training courses with potential employers, access to job opportunities and support with practice interviews.     

How do I raise money for my Brilliant Breakfast?
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The easiest way to raise funds is to share your fundraising page with guests before your event. You can also: 

  • Share your page on social media 
  • Send donation links through email or WhatsApp 
  • Display a QR code at your event 
  • Encourage donations from people who cannot attend 

  

How do I share my fundraising page?
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You can share your page in lots of different ways, from social media such as Facebook and Instagram, sharing a link in WhatsApp and emails or by creating a poster with a bespoke QR code to your page. 

  

Why are donations not appearing on my fundraising page?
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Donations may take a short time to appear. Check that supporters have donated directly to your fundraising page rather than the main Change a Girl's Life campaign page.

If donations are still missing after 24 hours, contact
changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk with the donation details.  

  

On the day

Is there a video I can show guests at my Brilliant Breakfast?
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Yes. Videos about The Brilliant Breakfast and The King's Trust are available through your fundraising dashboard. You can: 

  • Play the video during your Brilliant Breakfast event 
  • Share the video with guests before the event 
  • Help supporters learn more about The King's Trust and the Change a Girl's Life campaign 
  • Encourage guests to understand how their donations support young women 

To access the videos, log in to your fundraising account dashboard.

  

Managing a donation

Can I donate without hosting a Brilliant Breakfast?
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Yes. You can support The Brilliant Breakfast by making a donation without registering as a host.  

Can I donate by phone?
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Yes. Call 020 7543 1384 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. 

How much of my donation supports young people?
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For every £1 donated to The King's Trust: 

  • 84p supports activities that change young lives 
  • 16p supports fundraising and operational costs 

This enables The King's Trust to reach and support more young people  

How do I create a QR code for my fundraising page?
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You can generate a personalised QR code through your fundraising dashboard. 

The QR code links directly to your fundraising page, making it easy for guests to donate during your event. 

How do I manage cash donations?
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The King's Trust suggests you pay any cash donations into your own bank account and donate the amount to your fundraising page. This way it adds to your total, and we can celebrate how much you've raised.    

Can my guests donate by cheque?
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Yes. Please make cheques payable to The King's Trust and write "The Brilliant Breakfast" on the back. 

Send them to: 

FAO Supporter Care 
The King's Trust, South London Centre, 8 Glade Path, London, SE1 8EG 

Please include your name and address so we can thank you for your support. 

Can I claim Gift Aid?
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Only personal donations are eligible for Gift Aid. If you're paying on behalf of someone else, a group of people, a company or have had a chance to win a prize, this amount is not eligible for Gift Aid. You can read all about Gift Aid here.   

Can I restrict my donation to a specific region or programme?
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Possibly. If you would like to restrict your donation to be used in a specific region or for a specific programme then please get in touch with us, prior to making your donation, at changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk    

Organisation and team fundraising

Can multiple Brilliant Breakfasts be linked under one organisation?
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Yes. If your organisation is hosting multiple Brilliant Breakfast events, you can link them together to create a combined fundraising total. 

During registration, you'll be asked whether you are: 

  • Hosting with colleagues 
  • Creating an organisation team 
  • Joining an existing organisation 

This allows fundraising from multiple breakfasts to contribute towards one overall organisation total. 

How do I create a organisation for The Brilliant Breakfast?
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One person should create the organisation during registration. 

The person who creates the organisation will automatically become the Organisation Captain and can manage team settings. 

Why can't I see my organisation in the registration list?
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If you cannot find your organisation in the dropdown menu, it may be set to private. 

Contact your Organisation Captain and ask them to check the organisation settings and visibility preferences. 

Why can't I see my organisation in the registration list?
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If you cannot find your organisation in the dropdown menu, it may be set to private. 

Contact your Organisation Captain and ask them to check the organisation settings and visibility preferences. 

Retailers and corporate partners

Retail brands and corporate partners can support The King's Trust Change a Girl’s Life campaign by donating a percentage of sales from an existing product, creating a bespoke product or collection, or making a donation directly to The King's Trust.

Every contribution helps fund course places for young women that empower them to build confidence, develop skills, access
training and secure employment opportunities.
 

How can retailers get involved in the Change a Girl's Life campaign?
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Retailers can support the campaign at any time throughout the year. To discuss opportunities, email: changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk  

Is it too late for retailers to take part this year?
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No. While activity often increases during International Women's Month, retailers can support the campaign throughout the year. 

How can my company discuss sponsorship opportunities?
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Existing King's Trust corporate partners should contact their Account Manager.

If your organisation is not currently a partner, email: changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk to discuss sponsorship and partnership opportunities. 

How can my company discuss sponsorship opportunities?
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Existing King's Trust corporate partners should contact their Account Manager.

If your organisation is not currently a partner, email: changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk to discuss sponsorship and partnership opportunities. 

Contact The King's Trust

How do I contact the Change a Girl's Life team?
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Email: changeagirlslife@kingstrust.org.uk  

Phone: 020 7543 1384 

The team is happy to help with registrations, fundraising, donations and campaign enquiries. 

Can I follow The King's Trust on social media?
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Yes. Follow @KingsTrust on social media and use #ChangeAGirlsLife to join the conversation. 

You can also join the Brilliant Breakfast Facebook Group to connect with other supporters.