Find Out All About The Prince’s Trust & How You Can Support Them This August

At the heart of The Prince’s Trust is the belief that all young people should be given the opportunity to succeed in life, regardless of their background or the obstacles they may face. They support people from disadvantaged communities and young people who are confronted with great adversity by helping them to gain confidence and develop the skills to live, learn and earn. 

The Prices Trust offer people aged 11-30 a range of courses that are designed to help them to develop essential skills for life as well as increase their job opportunities and work skills. They support young people in finding work,  

The courses offered by The Prince’s Trust help young people aged 11-30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for working life and access more job opportunities. They support young people in finding work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life 

Since The Trust was founded by The Prince of Wales in 1976, we have helped more than a million young people across the UK, and three in four of those we supported over the last five years have moved into work, education or training. 

With your support in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll this August, they can do even more to support young people in need. Find out more about this worthy cause below and how this donation could help young people all over the UK.

Who Does The Prince’s Trust Work With?

They work with young people aged 11-30 in the UK who are unemployed or struggling at school. Many are in or leaving care, facing issues such as homelessness, poverty or mental health problems, or they have been in trouble with the law.  

The Trust helps young people to build skills and confidence and find employment. They discuss opportunities with these young people and provide any support they can including courses, funding, grants, job opportunities and much more.  

What Ages Does The Prince’s Trust Work With?

They work with children, teens and young adults aged 11-30. Their age range is broad as they provide as many opportunities as possible for young people who want support to make their dreams a reality, whether it is by taking a short course on film-making or getting help putting together their CV and practising their interview techniques. 

What Courses Do The Prince’s Trust Offer?

The Prince’s Trust works with delivery partners all over the UK to deliver a variety of courses in different subject areas. They offer online and in-person courses, covering everything from Games Design to Healthcare. The length and depth of their courses also vary, with some being as little as one-week to develop skills and give an insight into an industry, and others being longer up to three months long to gain an accredited vocational qualification. 

Their services can be grouped into three main areas:

Build Your Confidence: These courses support young people to develop their skills and build their confidence. There is a 12 week Personal Development Programme as well as an Explore programme where they help people to gain confidence through residential trips, group activities, joining a community project and developing English and Maths skills. There are also Development Awards which are grants that can help fund studies and can help fund job essentials such as tools and uniforms.  

Get a Job: Their job category focuses on helping young people into work and training them up with the right skills for their dream careers. The Prince’s Trust works with employers in the NHS, HSBC, ASOS and Marks & Spencer offering courses which improve job skills and often come with trial shifts and potential job offers upon completion. You can start your job skill journey by visiting the Get Ready For Employment free online course, where you can narrow down what you want to do as a career and find out all about C.V writing and interview techniques.  

Start a Business: Finally, for the entrepreneurs, they work with 18-30 year olds who want to start a business and walk them through building their enterprise from creation to launch. They have helped over 90,000 young people to start their own business, providing free information sessions, workshops, mentor support whilst you build your business as well as help applying for personal loans and finally help presenting your business to their Business Launch Group. They also offer financial start-up support and teach you about the ins and outs of business finance.  

Do I Need Experience or Qualifications to Study a Course With The Prince’s Trust?

No, none of their courses require previous qualifications or experience.

Can I Take a Course With The Prince’s Trust whilst On Unemployment Benefits?

Yes, you can still take up the opportunities that The Prince’s Trust offer without it affecting your benefits. The Prince’s Trust has an agreement in place with the JobCentre Plus to ensure that your benefits will not be affected by one of their courses. All you need to do is let The Prince’s Trust and/or your Job Centre Advisor know beforehand.

Can I Get Help with Childcare Costs from The Prince’s Trust?

The Prince’s Trust can help with the costs of childcare, however it depends on individual circumstances. If you want to know more about childcare costs funded by The Prince’s Trust, get in touch with their team using the contact details at the bottom of this page. 

Does The Prince’s Trust Cover Travel Costs?

They do cover travel costs when they are reasonable, so you can attend courses without worrying about the cost of getting there. Get in touch with the team to discuss your travel costs on the details below. 

How Can I Support The Prince’s Trust?

The best way to support the important work that The Prince’s Trust do, is by sending them a donation. You can donate as much as you want, and every penny goes towards funding opportunities for young people. You can also fundraise for them or sign up to one of their fundraising events. Find out all about how you can help by visiting their website here. 

How Can I Get in Touch with The Prince’s Trust?

If you want to get in touch with their team, it’s best to visit their Contact Us page online. Here, you can find out what opportunities are taking place near you, sign up for a programme and find their contact details for different departments. If you have a general question about their courses, eligibility or anything else, we recommend visiting their handy FAQ page first. You can also give them a call on 0800 842 842 to chat to a member of the team.