What is Million Makers?

Million Makers is a free, CPD-accredited, entrepreneurial fundraising challenge, which sees teams of employees from organisations across the UK, develop their business skills whilst raising as much money as possible for The King's Trust.

The 2025 Million Makers teams collectively raised over £1 million, enabling The King’s Trust to support almost 1,000 disadvantaged young people into education, employment or enterprise. By taking part in the 2026 challenge, your employees can transform the lives of young people across the UK.

How does Million Makers work?

Once you’ve had an initial call with a member of the Million Makers team, you will need to register your organisation, confirming that you’re taking part in the challenge. From that point, you will be supported throughout your Million Makers journey by a designated point of contact at The King’s Trust.

1. Recruit

Recruit your team of 8-15 employees who want to gain new skills.

2. Launch

Launch into our challenge at one of our high-energy sessions.

3. Innovate

Innovate by developing a business plan full of fundraising ideas that will grow seed funding into as much money as possible.

4. Pitch

Pitch your plans to our panel of business experts for feedback and seed funding.

5. Deliver

Deliver your initiatives over 6 months to generate funds that will transform young lives.

6. Celebrate

Celebrate your achievements and reflect on your personal development.

Million Makers success stories

Atos

Team Atos wanted to create an opportunity to celebrate the incredible journeys of women in the tech industry, whilst offering exclusive insights into industry trends, personal growth strategies and leadership skills.

By securing sponsorship from across their tech partnerships, the team created the 'Leading Ladies Lunch', a networking event with a panel discussion from leading women in the industry.

New Look

Team New Look Nine embarked on a journey to create an inspiring clothing line, bringing their customers on the partnership journey. The 'All We Need Is Love' range was born, selling t-shirts and sweatshirts brandishing this slogan from July through to December, raising an incredible £222k of vital funds to support young people.

For some of the team, this was the first time they had designed a clothing line for the brand - providing great professional development for those involved.

Barratt Redrow

Team Golden Bricks raised £108,000 for The King's Trust through their 'Road to a Million' Gala, which welcomed suppliers, clients, and partners of the company to join an evening of networking and charitable purpose.

The team collaborated with partners and clients to secure sponsorship, sell tables, and acquire prizes for their live and silent auctions. The team utilised this opportunity to build their partner relationships, seating senior leaders beside important clients, and taking the opportunity to thank them for their business.

Where your money goes

A young woman with dark blonde hair, smiling at the camera. She is wearing glasses and a spotty dress. She is carrying a young child who is smiling at the camera.

£10,000

Could provide 13 young people in poverty with a grant to help cover costs such as childcare or equipment for work or training, breaking down barriers to employment.

£50,000

Could support 28 young people facing incredible adversity like homelessness and mental health challenges with the intensive support they need from The King’s Trust, helping them find stability and independence for the future.

£100,000

Could unlock careers, supporting 40 young people with the invaluable opportunity to gain new skills, hands-on experience and the confidence to access their dream job.

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Take a look at what our 2025 Million Makers teams got up to

From gala dinners to football tournaments, our 2025 Million Makers did incredible things whilst raising funds to transform young lives.

About The King's Trust

The King’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing. We help those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The courses offered by The Trust help young people aged 11-30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities. We support them to find work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life.

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