James Bennet

CEO Challenge

I'm joining The King's Trust CEO Challenge

15th September 2026, I am joining a team of CEO's & senior business leaders completing The King's Trust CEO Challenge. As part of The Trust's 50th anniversary, we are swapping the boardroom for the wild, testing our own resilience and courage, that the young people supported by The Trust show every day. I am doing this both to support the Trust as well as in memory of Catherine our nanny of 17 years and was so much more for our family. Her loss has been deeply felt by all of us, I know she will be looking down.

There's nearly 1 million young people across the UK not in employment, education or training. They often feel hopeless about their future, struggling with low confidence, poor mental health and barriers to opportunities.

Our team of business leaders are aiming to raise £500,000 collectively, to show that we believe in the next generation, the future leaders of our industries. The funds will enable The King's Trust to continue being there for young people, giving them the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Please donate, and show your support too.

Thank you for enabling The King's Trust to be there for more young people when they need it the most.

My Achievements

Updated profile photo

Shared fundraising page

Made a self-donation

Reached 50% of fundraising goal

Reached 100% of fundraising goal

Challenge complete!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£7.46k

Charlotte Jones

£3k

Alastair

Good luck - great cause

£250

Siobhan & Stephen

James. Great challenge from a true leader. Well done & Good luck.

£200

Bea Montoya

James, Always the most impressive commitment to the Trust No doubt the challenge will be amazing. Enjoy it!

£100

Fran Griffiths

Happy Birthday - can’t wait for your party! Xx

£55

Ioannis Melas

Wishing you a blast on your 60th birthday James and happy to contribute towards this worthy cause

£55

Graham Ritchie

Best of luck!