Royal Foundation#Heads Together
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| leader_name3 = Amanda Berry{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/global/bafta-amanda-berry-prince-william-royal-foundation-1235219755/|title=BAFTA Chief Amanda Berry to Join Prince William's Royal Foundation as CEO|work=Variety|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|date=31 March 2022|accessdate=31 March 2022|archive-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209100947/https://variety.com/2022/film/global/bafta-amanda-berry-prince-william-royal-foundation-1235219755/|url-status=live}}
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The Prince of Wales
The Princess of Wales
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Lord Hague of Richmond
Alice Webb
Claire Wills
Ian Patrick
Lady Pinsent
Dame Pippa Harris
Sir Dave Lewis
Sir Ron Kalifa
Simon Patterson
Zeinab Badawi{{cite web |title=The Team |url=https://royalfoundation.com/the-team/ |website=The Royal Foundation |access-date=9 May 2021 |archive-date=9 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101057/https://royalfoundation.com/the-team/ |url-status=live }}
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The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales{{cite web |title=History |url=https://royalfoundation.com/our-history/ |website=Royal Foundation |access-date=28 March 2023 |archive-date=28 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328090752/https://royalfoundation.com/our-history/ |url-status=live }} is an independent United Kingdom-based charity which supports the non-profit work of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Established in 2009 as The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, it initially focused on their charitable initiatives. Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle joined the foundation upon their marriages in 2011 and 2018 respectively. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan quit the foundation in 2019 to found Archewell, a mix of for-profit and not-for-profit business organisations.
The foundation's projects revolve around conservation, environmental issues, early childhood development, mental health, emergency services, and homelessness. Key initiatives include United for Wildlife, which aims to prevent illegal wildlife trade, and Heads Together, which promoted mental health awareness. The Centre for Early Childhood, led by Catherine, advocates for early childhood development and launched the Shaping Us campaign in 2023 to raise awareness of the importance of early years. Prince William’s Homewards initiative addresses homelessness through partnerships.
The foundation previously managed the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award established by Prince William in 2020 to promote climate solutions, before it was spun off into the Earthshot Prize Foundation in 2022.
History
The foundation was formed in September 2009 by Prince William and Prince Harry as the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to take forward their charitable ambitions. Catherine Middleton (now Princess of Wales) and Meghan Markle (now Duchess of Sussex) later joined as patrons of the Foundation in 2011 and 2018 upon their marriages.{{cite web|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry|website=The Prince of Wales|date=2 October 2011|archive-date=16 February 2010|access-date=7 February 2012|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216061828/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|url-status=dead}} Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the foundation in June 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html|title=Meghan and Harry split from joint charity with William and Kate|publisher=CNN|first1=Max |last1=Foster|first2=Bianca |last2=Britton|date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 June 2019|archive-date=20 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620193137/https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173434/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|title=Royal charity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussex to leave Royal Foundation|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=20 June 2019|archive-date=22 May 2023|access-date=20 June 2019|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} opting to focus on their own charitable initiatives through Archewell, a mix of for-profit and not-for-profit business organisations, which they founded in October 2020.{{cite news|newspaper=The Guardian|first=Caroline |last=Davies|title=Harry and Meghan split from charity partnership with William and Kate|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/20/harry-and-meghan-split-from-royal-foundation-to-form-own-charity|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112225107/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/20/harry-and-meghan-split-from-royal-foundation-to-form-own-charity|date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 March 2025|archive-date=12 November 2024|url-status=live}}
Activities
In the month prior to their wedding in April 2011, Prince William and Catherine set up a gift fund to allow well-wishers to donate money to charities the couple cared about in lieu of gifts.{{cite web |url=http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/ |title=The Prince William & Miss Catherine Middleton Charitable Gift Fund|access-date=4 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110318110546/http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/ |archive-date=18 March 2011|url-status=dead }} The gift fund supported 26 charities of the couple's choice, incorporating the armed forces, children, the elderly, art, sport, and conservation.Citations:
- {{cite news|work=BBC News|title=Royal wedding: Gifts give way to charity|last=Hunt|first=Peter|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12912188|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517075019/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12912188|date=30 March 2011|archive-date=17 May 2023|access-date=31 March 2012|url-status=live}}
- {{cite news|last=Ward|first=Victoria |title=William and Kate ask for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts|work=The Daily Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151200/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html|date=16 March 2011|archive-date=20 November 2023|access-date=4 February 2012|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
- {{cite news|title=William and Kate set up royal wedding charity fund|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712044854/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316|date=16 March 2011|archive-date=12 July 2023|access-date=4 February 2012|url-status=live}}
- {{cite news|last=Staff writer|title=William and Kate's gift to Christchurch|work=Stuff|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405235426/http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch|date=17 March 2011|archive-date=5 April 2023|access-date=4 February 2012|url-status=live}}
- {{cite news|title=No wedding gifts, please: William and Catherine request charity donations instead|work=USA Today|url=http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1|date=29 April 2011|access-date=4 February 2012|archive-date=4 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104121639/http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1|url-status=live}} The fund eventually raised over £1 million for the respective organisations.{{cite news|last=Young|first=Niki May|title=Royal Foundation income soars in Kate and Wills wedding year|url=https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/royal-foundation-income-soars-in-kate-and-wills-wedding-year.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206200927/https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/royal-foundation-income-soars-in-kate-and-wills-wedding-year.html|access-date=27 October 2020 |work=Civil Society News|date=18 July 2012|archive-date=6 February 2023|url-status=live}}
The foundation made its first grant in April 2011, to Fields in Trust, a charity which preserves recreational spaces across the UK. In June, it partnered with ARK in developing their "Expanding Horizons" programme, which aimed to support the lives of children.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|last=Rayner|first=Gordan |title='Kate effect' boosts Princes' charity by £4.2m |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9406891/Kate-effect-boosts-Princes-charity-by-4.2m.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118122649/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9406891/Kate-effect-boosts-Princes-charity-by-4.2m.html|date=17 July 2012|access-date=26 October 2020|archive-date=18 January 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} In January 2012, the foundation announced partnership with The Forces in Mind Trust to support former UK military personnel and their families.{{cite web |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_announces__1330797604.html |title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry announces partnership with The Forces in Mind Trust |website=princeofwales.gov.uk |date=8 January 2012 |access-date=7 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208012851/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_announces__1330797604.html |archive-date=8 February 2012|url-status=dead}} In July, the Coach Core initiative was launched by Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry to provide sports apprenticeship for undereducated and unprivileged youth.{{cite magazine|magazine=Town & Country|last=Maloney|first=Maggie|title=Kate Middleton wore a gray blazer and black jeans to visit Coach Core |url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a24410307/kate-middleton-gray-blazer-jeans-outfit-coach-core-visit-photos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129230757/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a24410307/kate-middleton-gray-blazer-jeans-outfit-coach-core-visit-photos/|archive-date=29 January 2023 |access-date=26 October 2020|url-status=live}} Coach Core celebrated its first graduation in January 2015, with a reception held at St. James' Palace. In 2018 the Coach Core Awards took place at Loughborough University, celebrating the achievements of apprentices and graduates.{{cite magazine |last=Bruner |first=Raisa |title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were total sports at this fun gymnasium event|url=https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213162132/https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/ |access-date=26 October 2020 |magazine=TIME|date=24 September 2018|archive-date=13 December 2023|url-status=live}} As of 2018, Coach Core has had over 400 apprentices and graduates across ten locations.{{cite web|title=2018 Trustees Report|url=https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112140530/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf|website=The Royal Foundation|access-date=27 October 2020|archive-date=12 January 2024|url-status=live}}
In July 2014, the foundation, alongside True Colours Trust, launched Pallative Care Pilot, a programme to test methods for supporting families facing serious or terminal illnesses. Later that year, the foundation established the Full Effect project alongside St. Ann's, to help adolescent children find support to avoid youth violence. The project provided after-school programmes for 250 children per week.{{cite web|title=The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, 2015-16 Annual Review|date=31 August 2016|archive-date=11 October 2023|url=https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043218/https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry|access-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}} In May 2016, Prince William created a taskforce to prevent cyberbullying among the youth by recruiting industry partners.{{cite news |last=Reed|first=Anika |title=Prince William and Duchess Kate tackle cyberbullying: It's a 'very real concern' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/11/15/prince-william-duchess-kate-tackle-cyberbullying-during-bbc-visit/2013165002/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043218/https://www.slideshare.net/foundation2012/the-royal-foundation-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-prince-harry|archive-date=11 October 2023|access-date=26 October 2020|work=USA Today|url-status=live}} In November 2017, the prince launched the Stop Speak Support campaign, designed from the research by the taskforce, to help young people advocate against online bullying.{{cite news|title=Stop, Speak, Support |url=https://www.bbc.com/ownit/dont-panic/stop-speak-support|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816011708/https://www.bbc.com/ownit/dont-panic/stop-speak-support|work=BBC News|archive-date=16 August 2022|access-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}
The Royal Foundation Forum was held in February 2018, attended by Prince William, Catherine, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. Under the theme "Making A Difference Together," the event held in central London showcased programmes run or initiated by the foundation, such as Heads Together, the Invictus Games, and United For Wildlife.{{cite news|last=Kim |first=Eun Kyung |title=New royal 'Fab Four' at first official event together: 'We're stuck together'|url=https://www.today.com/news/new-royal-fab-four-first-official-event-together-we-re-t124031|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043219/https://www.today.com/news/new-royal-fab-four-first-official-event-together-we-re-t124031|access-date=12 December 2020 |work=TODAY|date=28 February 2018|archive-date=11 October 2023|url-status=live}}
In November 2019, the foundation established Step into Energy, in partnership with NextOp as part of the Veterans Transatlantic Partnership, to help UK and US military veterans gain work in the energy sector, with a focus on employment and mental health.{{cite web|title=STEP INTO ENERGY LAUNCHES WITH NEW INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME|url=https://royalfoundation.com/step-into-energy-launches-with-new-international-employment-programme/|website=The Royal Foundation|date=November 2019|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122215349/https://royalfoundation.com/step-into-energy-launches-with-new-international-employment-programme/|url-status=live}}
In July 2020, the foundation established an emergency response fund to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, through which they granted £1.8 million to 10 charities that benefit mental health issues, new mothers, education, and frontline workers.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-big-announcement-about-their-royal-foundation-charity/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043219/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-make-big-announcement-about-their-royal-foundation-charity/|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William make big announcement about their Royal Foundation Charity|magazine=People|first=Erin|last=Hill|date=23 July 2020|archive-date=11 October 2023|access-date=25 July 2020|url-status=live}} In August 2022, the foundation reported an income of £20.4 million for 2021, an increase from £6.7 million in 2019.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220811147940/prince-william-kate-middleton-good-news-harry-meghan-move/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004033004/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220811147940/prince-william-kate-middleton-good-news-harry-meghan-move/|title=Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate good news with their charity after Prince Harry and Meghan's Stateside move|magazine=Hello!|first=Phoebe|last=Tatham|date=11 August 2022|archive-date=4 October 2022|access-date=13 August 2022|url-status=live}} £16.4 million was spent on charitable activities, £12.1 million of which was for the Earthshot Prize. In the same month, it was reported that the foundation kept £1.1m with JPMorgan Chase, known for its investments in fossil fuels, as well as £1.7m in a fund managed by Cazenove Capital, which owns shares in food companies criticised for buying palm oil due to its environmental impacts.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/19/prince-william-charity-royal-foundation-bank-jp-morgan-fossil-fuel-backers|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128144354/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/19/prince-william-charity-royal-foundation-bank-jp-morgan-fossil-fuel-backers|title=Prince William charity uses bank that is one of world's biggest fossil fuel backers|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=19 August 2022|archive-date=28 November 2023|access-date=20 August 2022|url-status=}} Kensington Palace responded to the reports, stating that since 2015 the foundation had adhered to Church of England's ethical investment guidelines and prohibits fossil fuel investments. It was added that Cazenove was required to follow a strict investment policy based on the Church's investment guidance.
In November 2023, the mayor of Greater Manchester's office and the foundation each contributed £50,000 to support the Manchester Peace Together Alliance's efforts. The money will go toward starting a job, skill-building, and training programme for young people who are in danger of experiencing violence.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67440515|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125230831/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67440515|title=Prince William visits Moss Side youth projects in Manchester|work=BBC News|date=16 November 2023|archive-date=25 November 2023|access-date=16 November 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-of-wales-visits-youth-projects-in-manchester-13009707|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216064121/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-of-wales-visits-youth-projects-in-manchester-13009707|title=Prince of Wales visits youth projects in Manchester|work=Sky News|first=Aaliyah|last=Harris|date=16 November 2023|archive-date=16 December 2023|access-date=16 November 2023|url-status=live}} In April 2025, it was announced that the foundation had been making undisclosed donations for the renovation of facilities at Aros Hall in Tobermory and Pennyghael Community Hall in Pennyghael.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah |last=Furness|title=Kate and William return to Scottish hideaway 20 years on – and they’ve never looked so happy|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/04/29/prince-princess-wales-celebrate-14th-wedding-anniversary/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429155153/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/04/29/prince-princess-wales-celebrate-14th-wedding-anniversary/|date=29 April 2025|archive-date=29 April 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
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==United for Wildlife==
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In September 2014, William founded the United for Wildlife initiative and launched the Transport Taskforce, made up of seven conservation organisations, with aims to reduce worldwide illegal wildlife trade and protect natural resources. The taskforce pledged to enhance the response to conservation crises worldwide.{{cite web|title=Tackling the Trafficking of Wildlife Products|url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/ |access-date=17 October 2020|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018073150/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/|url-status=live}} Over 68,000 industry employees have since been trained to work to prevent illegal wildlife trade.{{cite web |title=Driven by a desire to make a difference|url=https://royalfoundation.com/making-a-difference/ |website=The Royal Foundation |access-date=12 December 2020 |archive-date=9 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101104/https://royalfoundation.com/making-a-difference/ |url-status=live }} In March 2016, the taskforce led the signing of a declaration at Buckingham Palace to eliminate illegal trafficking routes and increase information and research sharing, composed of 45 signatories globally.{{cite news |last=Harry |first=Rachelle |title=Four more airports sign declaration against illegal animal trafficking |url=https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/animal-transportation/four-more-airports-sign-declaration-against-illegal-animal-trafficking/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019120701/https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/animal-transportation/four-more-airports-sign-declaration-against-illegal-animal-trafficking/|archive-date=19 October 2023|access-date=27 October 2020|work=Aircargo News|url-status=live}}
In 2017 the taskforce produced a film, I Am a Ranger, which explained the mission and dangers of wildlife rangers in Africa; it won the award for Best Micro Movie at the Jackson Hole Film Festival.{{cite web|title=Jackson Hole Film Festival Winners |url=https://unitedforwildlife.org/jackson-hole-film-festival-winners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030084534/https://unitedforwildlife.org/jackson-hole-film-festival-winners/|website=United for Wildlife|archive-date=30 October 2020|access-date=26 October 2020|url-status=live}} In October 2018, the taskforce signed the Mansion House declaration, which committed 30 global banks and financial organisations to prevent illegal wildlife trade.{{cite news |title=Breaking! Financial organizations sign United For Wildlife declaration to support Prince William's efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade |url=https://worldanimalnews.com/breaking-financial-organizations-sign-united-for-wildlife-declaration-to-support-prince-williams-efforts-to-combat-illegal-wildlife-trade/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030083813/https://worldanimalnews.com/breaking-financial-organizations-sign-united-for-wildlife-declaration-to-support-prince-williams-efforts-to-combat-illegal-wildlife-trade/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 October 2020 |access-date=27 October 2020 |website=World Animal News |date=10 October 2018 }} In May 2019, Prince William held a meeting of the taskforce with both the financial and transport sectors of the group to discuss joint efforts and successes in the area.{{cite web |title=CONSERVATION UNITED FOR WILDLIFE TASKFORCES |url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/4 |website=The Royal Foundation |access-date=12 December 2020 |archive-date=9 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101056/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/ |url-status=live }} In March 2023, a partnership was announced between United for Wildlife and InterPortPolice, followed by another partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in July that year.{{cite web|url=https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/releases/2023/July/the-royal-foundation-and-unodc-announce-landmark-partnership-to-tackle-the-global-illegal-wildlife-trade-through-the-united-for-wildlife-programme.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811215353/https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/releases/2023/July/the-royal-foundation-and-unodc-announce-landmark-partnership-to-tackle-the-global-illegal-wildlife-trade-through-the-united-for-wildlife-programme.html|title=The Royal Foundation and UNODC announce landmark partnership to tackle the global illegal wildlife trade through the United for Wildlife programme|website=United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime|date=20 July 2023|archive-date=11 August 2023|access-date=20 July 2023|url-status=live}} In November 2024, Prince William announced a five-year financial package, partly funded by the foundation, to provide rangers across Africa with subsidised health and life insurance.{{cite news|title=Prince of Wales's charity will fund life insurance for 'hero' wildlife rangers|first=Victoria|last=Ward |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/11/05/prince-of-wales-meets-steve-irwin-son-favourite-animal/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241105181335/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/11/05/prince-of-wales-meets-steve-irwin-son-favourite-animal/|date=5 November 2024|archive-date=5 November 2024|access-date=5 November 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} In May 2025, United for Wildlife launched Guardians, a six-part BBC Earth series on the dangers faced by wildlife rangers.{{cite news|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|title=I want to be like David Attenborough, says Prince of Wales|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/23/i-want-to-be-like-david-attenborough-says-prince-of-wales/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250523063005/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/23/i-want-to-be-like-david-attenborough-says-prince-of-wales/|date=23 May 2025|access-date=23 May 2025|archive-date=23 May 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
====Earthshot Prize====
{{main|Earthshot Prize}}
William and Catherine announced the Earthshot Prize, initially run by the foundation, in December 2019 after consulting various organisations and experts.{{cite web|url=https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/628/209165.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020192827/https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/628/209165.html|title=Prince William Launches Earthshot Prize, 5 Challenges Unveiled|website=Biz Community|date=9 October 2020|archive-date=20 October 2020|access-date=5 December 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://nowastenetwork.nl/2020/10/09/the-earthshot-prize-no-waste-forms-major-part-of-most-ambitious-environmental-goals-in-history/|title=Earthshot Prize: No Waste Forms Major Part of Most Ambitious Environmental Goals in History|publisher=No Waste Network: The Netherlands|date=9 October 2020|access-date=5 December 2020|archive-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209101007/https://nowastenetwork.nl/2020/10/09/de-earthshot-prize-no-waste-vormt-een-belangrijk-onderdeel-van-de-meest-ambitieuze-milieudoelstellingen-in-de-geschiedenis/|url-status=live}}
The project which was launched in October 2020 is slated to give £50 million in funds until 2030, in accordance with five categories detailing the restoration and protection of nature, air cleanliness, ocean revival, waste-free living, and climate action. The prize is backed by a global alliance of environmental organizations including the WWF, Greenpeace, Oceana and Conservation International. The project was also set up to align with the United Nations's Sustainable Development Goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/earthshots-prince-william-takes-aim-environmental-decline|title=With "Earthshots", Prince William takes aim at Environmental Decline - UNEP|publisher=United Nations Environment Programme|date=8 October 2020|access-date=5 December 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102061638/https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/earthshots-prince-william-takes-aim-environmental-decline|url-status=live}} The prize is judged by an appointed council composed of 13 members including David Attenborough, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/prince-william-david-attenborough-launch-earthshot-award-73499240|title=Prince William, David Attenborough Launch Earthshot Award|publisher=ABC News|date=8 October 2020|access-date=3 December 2020|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021002333/https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/prince-william-david-attenborough-launch-earthshot-award-73499240|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50958960|title=Earthshot Prize: William and Kate launch prize to 'repair the Earth'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407153411/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50958960|work=BBC News|date=31 December 2019|archive-date=7 April 2023|access-date=31 December 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/yao-ming-jack-ma-david-attenborough-shakira-join-prince-williams-earthshot-prize-council-planet|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928215626/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/yao-ming-jack-ma-david-attenborough-shakira-join-prince-williams-earthshot-prize-council-planet/|title=Yao Ming, Jack Ma, David Attenborough, Shakira Join Prince William's Earthshot Prize Council|website=Green Queen: Hong Kong|date=9 October 2020|archive-date=28 September 2023|access-date=5 December 2020|url-status=live}}
Submissions for the first prize ceremony opened in November 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.expo2020dubai.com/fr/whats-new/search-winners-global-environment-initiative-earthshot-prize|title=Global Search Kicks-off for Winners of Earthshot Prize|publisher=Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE|date=16 November 2020|access-date=3 December 2020|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126115548/https://www.expo2020dubai.com/fr/whats-new/search-winners-global-environment-initiative-earthshot-prize|url-status=dead}} The first ceremony took place on 21 October 2021 in London.{{cite web|url=https://www.cweic.org/news/earthshot-prize-launched|title=Earthshot Prize Launched|publisher=Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council|date=9 October 2020|access-date=3 December 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026040445/https://www.cweic.org/news/earthshot-prize-launched/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/prince-william-launches-50-million-earthshot-prize.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102230227/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/prince-william-launches-50-million-earthshot-prize.html|title=Prince William Launches £50 Million Earthshot Prize|work=CNBC|date=8 October 2020|archive-date=2 November 2023|access-date=3 December 2020|url-status=live}} In July 2022, it was announced that after being a part of the foundation for two years, the Earthshot Prize had become an independent charity.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-earthshot-prize-independent-charity/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404233357/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-earthshot-prize-independent-charity/|title=Prince William's Passion Project for the Environment Just Made a Major Move|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=15 July 2022|archive-date=4 April 2023|access-date=17 July 2022|url-status=live}}
=Mental health=
In February 2014, Catherine launched Moving Parents and Children Together, also known as M-PACT Plus, in partnership with Place2Be and Action on Addiction. The initiative provided early support and counseling for children between ages 8 and 17 impacted by parental drug abuse. The project was subsequently merged with Action on Addiction's M-PACT parent programme.{{cite web|last=Laing|first=Karen |title=M-PACT+: supporting families affected by parental substance misuse |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330572479|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406192315/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330572479_M-PACT_supporting_families_affected_by_parental_substance_misuse|website=Research Gate|archive-date=6 April 2023|access-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Duchess Of Cambridge Makes An M-PACT In London|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/news/12240-duchess-of-cambridge-makes-an-m-pact-in-london|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407080917/https://www.looktothestars.org/news/12240-duchess-of-cambridge-makes-an-m-pact-in-london|website=Look to the Stars|date=July 2014|archive-date=7 April 2023|access-date=26 October 2020|url-status=live}} In July 2017 and in response to the Grenfell Tower fire, the foundation launched the Support4Grenfell Community Hub in north Kensington in collaboration with charities such as Child Bereavement UK, Winston's Wish and Place2Be. It was tasked to provide emotional support to survivors and those affected.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a43644/prince-william-prince-harry-grenfell-tower-community-centre/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616050030/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a43644/prince-william-prince-harry-grenfell-tower-community-centre/|title=Prince William and Prince Harry launch a new centre supporting the Grenfell Tower community|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Katie|last=Frost|date=5 September 2017|archive-date=16 June 2022|access-date=16 June 2022|url-status=live}} In October 2017, the foundation and the Ministry of Defence formalised a partnership to change the discourse around mental health in the armed forces. On World Mental Health Day in 2017, the foundation announced that it had allocated £2 million to launch Mental Health Innovations, a charity to develop new ways to discuss mental health.{{cite news|last=Postelnicu|first=Leontina|title=Royals launch mental health support text line, appeal for 3,000 people to join volunteer community3 |url=https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/emea/royals-launch-mental-health-support-text-line-appeal-3000-people-join-volunteer-community |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011203438/https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/emea/royals-launch-mental-health-support-text-line-appeal-3000-people-join-volunteer-community|access-date=26 October 2020 |website=MobiHealth News |date=13 May 2019|archive-date=11 October 2023|url-status=live}}
In January 2018, Catherine launched Mentally Healthy Schools, an online initiative for primary school teachers and staff, providing free access on resources to support children's mental health in the classroom. She also held sessions for the programme at the Mental Health in Education conference in 2019.{{cite magazine|last=Petit |first=Stephanie |title=Kate Middleton steps out in total tweed for conference championing two causes close to her heart |url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-mental-health-education-conference/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712051218/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-mental-health-education-conference/|access-date=27 October 2020|magazine=People|date=13 February 2019 |archive-date=12 July 2023 |url-status=live}} After two years of development, the website had over 250,000 visitors to the site accessing resources. The project was subsequently handed to the Anna Freud Centre, which continues to develop and expand its curriculum for secondary schools.{{cite news |last=Durand |first=Carolyn |title=Princess Kate launches mental health program for schools: 'My own commitment is to the youngest and most vulnerable' |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/princess-kate-launches-mental-health-program-schools-commitment/story?id=52544635|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407013254/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/princess-kate-launches-mental-health-program-schools-commitment/story?id=52544635 |access-date=26 October 2020 |work=ABC News |date=23 January 2018|archive-date=7 April 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Mentally Healthy Schools |url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/mentally-healthy-schools/ |website=The Royal Foundation |access-date=20 October 2020 |archive-date=5 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105120459/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/mentally-healthy-schools/ |url-status=dead }}
In November 2022, the foundation, in collaboration with the Two Ridings Community Foundation, announced £345,000 worth of funding for local communities and organisations in Scarborough that support young people's mental health through their work.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-first-appearance-weeks-champion-mental-health-scarborough/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114161618/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-first-appearance-weeks-champion-mental-health-scarborough/|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William make first joint appearance in 3 weeks to champion mental health|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=3 November 2022|archive-date=14 November 2022|access-date=4 November 2022|url-status=live}} In the same month, the foundation announced that it would "provide advice and support" for Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska's mental health initiative, which is meant to address the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the mental wellbeing of Ukrainians.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41989916/kate-middleton-meets-ukranian-families-photos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004180803/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41989916/kate-middleton-meets-ukranian-families-photos/|title=Kate Middleton Meets With Displaced Ukrainian Families in the UK|magazine=Town & Country|first=Victoria|last=Murphy|date=17 November 2022|archive-date=4 October 2023|access-date=20 November 2022|url-status=live}}
In February 2023, the foundation partnered with Life at No.27 to create therapy allotments and gardens supporting mental health in communities across South Wales.{{cite news|url=https://www.itv.com/news/walesht/2023-02-28/william-and-kate-to-visit-wales-in-new-mental-health-partnership|title=Royal family: Prince and Princess of Wales visit gardens and meet communities in south Wales|work=ITV|date=28 February 2023|access-date=28 February 2023}} In October, the foundation released the results of a survey conducted in the previous month of 1,817 young people who were quizzed about their mental health. According to the survey, 59 percent of 16 to 24-year-olds supported increasing public awareness of mental health issues, 39 percent reported experiencing emotional struggles, and 95 percent believed their peers were likely facing mental health challenges.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/10/10/waleses-survey-young-people-emotions-mental-health/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018120338/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/10/10/waleses-survey-young-people-emotions-mental-health/|title=Waleses' survey finds nearly 40pc of young people not managing emotions well|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=10 October 2023|archive-date=18 October 2023|access-date=11 October 2023|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
==Heads Together==
In April 2016, the foundation announced the Heads Together campaign, led by Prince William, Catherine, and Prince Harry, aiming to tackle the stigma of mental health and provide supportive resources. The full details of the campaign were released at a launch event in May 2016.{{cite web|website=The Royal Foundation|title=Heads Together |url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/heads-together/ |access-date=17 October 2020 |archive-date=5 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105115101/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/heads-together/ |url-status=dead }} The campaign was first envisioned by Catherine earlier that year.{{cite web |title=Kate Middleton came up with the idea for Heads Together on the back of a cigarette pack|website=International Business Times|date=22 October 2019|archive-date=11 October 2023|url=https://www.ibtimes.com/kate-middleton-came-heads-together-campaign-back-cigarette-pack-2851173|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011060147/https://www.ibtimes.com/kate-middleton-came-heads-together-campaign-back-cigarette-pack-2851173|url-status=live}} Catherine later voluntarily talked about her problems as a mother, and admitted that she suffered a "lack of confidence" and "feelings of ignorance" during certain periods of time.{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/4899497/princess-diana-prince-william-harry-legacy/|title=How Princes William and Harry are carrying on causes close to Princess Diana's heart|magazine=Time magazine|first=Kate|last=Samuelson|date=25 August 2017|access-date=24 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607164831/http://time.com/4899497/princess-diana-prince-william-harry-legacy/|archive-date=7 June 2018|url-status=live}} In 2017 the campaign launched #OKtoSay, a film series aimed at encouraging open discussions about mental health. Later that year, Heads Together partnered with the 2017 London Marathon with 750 runners participating in the Mental Health Marathon.{{cite news |last=Jobson|first=Robert|title=Kate Middleton joins Team Heads Together runners at final London Marathon training session |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/kate-middleton-joins-team-heads-together-runners-at-final-london-marathon-training-session-a3518531.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011203440/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/kate-middleton-joins-team-heads-together-runners-at-final-london-marathon-training-session-a3518531.html|access-date=26 October 2020|work=The Standard|date=19 April 2017|archive-date=11 October 2023|url-status=live}}
In September 2018, William launched Mental Health at Work, a Heads Together initiative, with aims to change the approach to workplace mental health in the UK.{{cite magazine|title=Prince William launches new site for mental health in the workplace |url=http://enablemagazine.co.uk/mental-health-in-workplace/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011053333/https://enablemagazine.co.uk/mental-health-in-workplace/|access-date=26 October 2020|magazine=Enable Magazine|date=12 September 2018|archive-date=11 October 2023|url-status=live}} The programme served 100,000 site visitors within the first six months.{{cite web|title=2018 Trustees Report|url=https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112140530/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018-Trustees-Report-and-Accounts-final-dated-7-June-2.pdf|website=The Royal Foundation|archive-date=12 January 2024|access-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}} In May 2019, the prince partnered with The Football Association (FA) to launch Heads Up, a campaign that uses football to influence discussions on mental health.{{cite web|title=Emirates FA Cup Third Round Ties to Kick Off One Minute Late as Part of 'Heads Up' |url=https://www.thefa.com/news/2019/dec/02/fa-cup-third-round-one-minute-heads-up-021219|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202173424/https://www.thefa.com/news/2019/dec/02/fa-cup-third-round-one-minute-heads-up-021219|archive-date=2 December 2019|access-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}} In January 2020, all third-round FA Cup games were delayed by one minute in support of the campaign. That season, all football games in England were dedicated to Heads Up and raising awareness of mental health. Later that month, William and Catherine launched Shout, an affiliate of Crisis Text Line in the U.K. that offers free, confidential mental health support through text in the United Kingdom 24/7.{{cite magazine |url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-kate-middleton-prince-william-partner-mental-health-crisis-line/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205131541/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-kate-middleton-prince-william-partner-mental-health-crisis-line/|title=Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce new project together|magazine=People |first=Helen|last=Murphy |date=9 May 2019|archive-date=5 December 2022|access-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816214844/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|title=The Cambridges & Sussexes Launch Mental Health Texting Service Shout|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Julie|last=Kosin|date=9 May 2019|archive-date=16 August 2023|access-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}} In June 2020, Prince William revealed he had been serving as a volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEYum8lz-n/|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CBEYum8lz-n |archive-date=24 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Instagram: To all the incredible across the UK this #VolunteersWeek: Thank you. |date=6 June 2020}}{{cbignore}} As of November 2020, the programme has facilitated over half a million conversations.{{cite web|title=Half a million conversations through a pandemic: the power of text for providing 24/7 digital mental health support |url=https://giveusashout.org/latest/half-a-million-text-conversations-through-a-pandemic/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227140505/https://giveusashout.org/latest/half-a-million-text-conversations-through-a-pandemic/|archive-date=27 December 2023|website=Shout|access-date=25 January 2024}}{{cbignore}}
==Invictus Games==
{{further|Invictus Games}}
£1m of funding for Prince Harry's Invictus Games project was provided by the foundation, with an equal amount being pledged by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne from treasury funds generated by fines imposed on banks as a result of the Libor scandal.{{cite news|first=Adam|last=Sherwin |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/prince-harry-wins-1m-funding-in-libor-bank-fines-to-help-stage-invictus-games-for-injured-servicemen-and-women-at-the-olympic-park-9173832.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108204056/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/prince-harry-wins-ps1m-funding-in-libor-bank-fines-to-help-stage-invictus-games-for-injured-servicemen-and-women-at-the-olympic-park-9173832.html|title=Prince Harry wins £1m funding in LIBOR bank fines to help stage 'Invictus Games' for injured servicemen and women at the Olympic Park|work=The Independent|date=6 March 2014|archive-date=8 January 2023|access-date=6 March 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/Prince+Harry+launches+Invictus+Games+wounded+veterans/9586276/story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108204102/https://o.canada.com/Prince+Harry+launches+Invictus+Games+wounded+veterans/9586276/story.html |title=Prince Harry launches 'Invictus Games' for wounded veterans |work=Postmedia News |date=6 March 2014|archive-date=8 January 2023 |access-date=7 March 2014|url-status=dead}} In 2020, the Invictus Games Foundation had a £1.77 million income, £500,000 of which was transferred from the foundation's Endeavour Fund that was established in 2012 by Prince Harry.{{cite web|title=Behind Invictus |url=https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/behind-invictus|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818090045/https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/behind-invictus |website=Invictus Games Foundation|archive-date=18 August 2023|access-date=10 January 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Endeavour Fund transferred to the Invictus Games Foundation|url=https://royalfoundation.com/endeavour-fund-transferred-to-the-invictus-games-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715165933/https://royalfoundation.com/endeavour-fund-transferred-to-the-invictus-games-foundation/|website=The Royal Foundation|date=June 2020 |archive-date=15 July 2020|access-date=10 January 2024|url-status=live}} In June 2020, the management of the Games was transferred to the Invictus Games Foundation.{{cite news|work=Yahoo! Life|title=One of Prince Harry's passion projects is now no longer royal|first=Rebecca|last=Taylor |url=https://uk.style.yahoo.com/prince-harry-endeavour-fund-moved-from-royal-foundation-163847888.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129101023/https://uk.style.yahoo.com/prince-harry-endeavour-fund-moved-from-royal-foundation-163847888.html|date=1 June 2020|access-date=21 March 2020|archive-date=29 January 2025|url-status=live}}
=Early years=
File:F20210611CS-1575 (51269440160).jpg in June 2021]]
In March 2018, Catherine hosted a symposium at the Royal Society of Medicine, focusing on children's health, and launched the foundation's Early Intervention Support initiative, which would raise awareness of issues including as youth, maternal, and mental health, as well as parental and educational support and resources. It was announced that a steering group would research solutions to problems facing young people, and how it impacted society and the economy.{{cite news|last=McBride|first=Caitlin|title=Kate Middleton heralds the arrival of spring with bespoke Jenny Packham coat |url=https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-heralds-the-arrival-of-spring-with-bespoke-jenny-packham-coat-36728272.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407074126/https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-heralds-the-arrival-of-spring-with-bespoke-jenny-packham-coat-36728272.html|access-date=27 October 2020|work=Irish Independent |date=21 March 2018|archive-date=7 April 2023|url-status=live}} In July 2020, Catherine supported and assisted in the development of BBC's "Tiny Happy People" initiative, providing free digital resources to parents with young children.{{cite news |last=Halberg |first=Morgan |title=Kate Middleton Endorsed a New Childhood Development Initiative |url=https://observer.com/2020/07/kate-middleton-royal-family-tiny-happy-people-bbc-tv-appearance-childhood-development|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809192818/https://observer.com/2020/07/kate-middleton-royal-family-tiny-happy-people-bbc-tv-appearance-childhood-development/|access-date=27 October 2020|work=Observer|date=14 August 2020|archive-date=9 August 2020|url-status=live}}
In January 2020, Catherine launched "5 Big Questions on the Under 5's", a nationwide survey on the development of the early years.{{cite news|title=The Kate Effect: The Duchess of Cambridge is asking 5 big questions about early years|url=https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/the-kate-effect-what-will-the-duchess-of-cambridges-survey-tell-us-about-early-years/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030085921/https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/the-kate-effect-what-will-the-duchess-of-cambridges-survey-tell-us-about-early-years/|access-date=27 October 2020 |agency=University of Northampton|date=23 January 2020|archive-date=30 October 2020|url-status=live}} The survey was commissioned from Ipsos MORI, and contains "further qualitative and ethnographic research" on the early years.{{cite magazine |last=Perry |first=Simon|title=Kate Middleton makes exciting announcement about her passion project for young families|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-reveals-the-success-of-her-big-project-of-the-year-for-young-kids-and-families/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144121/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-reveals-the-success-of-her-big-project-of-the-year-for-young-kids-and-families/|magazine=People|archive-date=23 November 2020|access-date=23 November 2020|url-status=live}} The survey received over 500,000 responses.{{cite web |title=Join us this week as we announce the results from the 5 Big Questions survey.. |url=https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonroyal/ |website=Instagram |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=15 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115071331/https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonroyal/ |url-status=live }} In November 2020, the foundation hosted the online Early Years forum, featuring medical and psychological experts, where Catherine gave a keynote speech on the survey results and the importance of childhood development.{{cite web |title=Early Years Forum |url=https://www.earlyyearsforum.org/ |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=26 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126165856/https://www.earlyyearsforum.org/ |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|last=Perry |first=Simon|title=Kate Middleton's 'influential' work for children and families will likely have a 'long-term impact': Expert |url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-work-with-children-and-families-will-have-a-long-term-impact/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712051032/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-work-with-children-and-families-will-have-a-long-term-impact/|magazine=People|archive-date=12 July 2023|access-date=27 November 2020|url-status=live}} The results of the survey were listed as "5 Big Insights", being: data about the societal perspective on the early years in relation to childhood development, the sustainability of parental wellbeing, the effect of peer judgment on parental mental health, the effect of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the varying amount of health and support in wider communities.{{cite web |title=STATE OF THE NATION: UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC ATTITUDES TO THE EARLY YEARS |url=https://mk0royalfoundatcnhl0.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ipsos-MORI-SON_report_FINAL_V2.4.pdf |website=The Royal Foundation |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-date=28 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228134740/https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ipsos-MORI-SON_report_FINAL_V2.4.pdf |url-status=dead}}
==Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood==
In June 2021, Catherine launched the centre to conduct work, research, and campaigns with other organisations on the importance of the early years.{{cite news|last=Ship|first=Chris |title=Early child development as important as climate change, says Kate |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-17/early-child-development-as-important-as-climate-change-says-kate|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019122437/https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-17/early-child-development-as-important-as-climate-change-says-kate|work=ITV|archive-date=19 October 2023|access-date=19 June 2021|url-status=live}} The centre is run by staff from the foundation and aims to highlight early childhood as a key social issue. Catherine stated her intentions of "creating a happier, more mentally healthy, more nurturing society".{{cite news|last=Morton|first=Becky|title=Duchess of Cambridge launches 'landmark' centre for childhood|work=BBC News|date=17 June 2021 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57511122|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617231811/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57511122|archive-date=17 June 2021|access-date=19 June 2021|url-status=live}} The centre's inaugural report, Big Change Starts Small, was published alongside the launch and written in collaboration with Harvard University and the London School of Economics.{{cite magazine|last=Murphy|first=Victoria|title=Kate Middleton Launches Center For Early Childhood to Tackle "The Social Equivalent to Climate Change" |url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a36755737/kate-middleton-launches-center-for-early-childhood/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617235842/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a36755737/kate-middleton-launches-center-for-early-childhood/ |magazine=Town & Country |date=17 June 2021|archive-date=17 June 2021|access-date=19 June 2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Big Change Starts Small, June 2021 |url=https://centreforearlychildhood.org/report/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011043223/https://centreforearlychildhood.org/report/|website=The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood|archive-date=11 October 2023|access-date=19 June 2021|url-status=live}}
In February 2022, Catherine visited Denmark on behalf of the centre.{{cite web|first=Meg|last=Donohue|title=All the Best Photos from Kate Middleton's Trip to Copenhagen|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g39174450/kate-middleton-copenhagen-trip-photos-2022/|date=23 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|magazine=Town & Country|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220225030202/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g39174450/kate-middleton-copenhagen-trip-photos-2022/|archive-date=25 February 2022|url-status=live}} She visited University of Copenhagen and met officials from the Center for Early Intervention and Family Studies. Catherine then visited Stenurten Forest School,{{cite magazine|first=Anya|last=Meyerowitz|title=The Duchess of Cambridge reunites with Crown Princess Mary as Queen Margrethe II welcomes her to Denmark|url=https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-cambridge-and-crown-princess-mary-to-renuite-during-royal-visit-to-denmark-next-week|date=23 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022 |magazine=Tatler|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225032607/https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-cambridge-and-crown-princess-mary-to-renuite-during-royal-visit-to-denmark-next-week|archive-date=25 February 2022|url-status=live}} to learn about its approach to learning, which focuses on the students' social and emotional development rather than academic skills.{{cite magazine|first=Erin|last=Hill |title=Kate Middleton visits outdoor kindergarten class in Denmark after admitting she's feeling 'very broody'|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-visits-kindergarten-class-during-her-royal-tour-of-denmark/?amp=true|date=23 February 2022|access-date=25 February 2022|magazine=People|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220225030247/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-visits-kindergarten-class-during-her-royal-tour-of-denmark/?amp=true|archive-date=25 February 2022|url-status=live}} In June, she hosted a roundtable with government ministers, including the health secretary Sajid Javid and the minister for families Will Quince, as well as senior civil servants, and representatives from the early years sector, to discuss the foundation's research findings.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-hosts-palace-roundtable-uk-politicians/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616124930/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-hosts-palace-roundtable-uk-politicians/|title=Kate Middleton hosts her first roundtable with U.K. politicians about a cause close to her heart|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=16 June 2022|archive-date=16 June 2022|access-date=16 June 2022|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40309776/kate-middleton-pink-suit/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616140945/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40309776/kate-middleton-pink-suit/|title=Duchess Kate suits up for a pretty-in-pink noment|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Chelsey|last=Sanchez|date=16 June 2022|archive-date=16 June 2022|access-date=16 June 2022|url-status=live}}
In January 2023, Christian Guy was appointed the centre's director.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-windsor-castle-meeting-early-years-experts/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125120934/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-windsor-castle-meeting-early-years-experts/|title=Kate Middleton gathers experts at Windsor Castle as she continues early childhood work|magazine=People|first=Simon |last=Perry|date=25 January 2023|archive-date=25 January 2023|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=live}} Eight professionals from academia, science and the early years sector were announced as the centre's advisory group-Peter Fonagy, Eamon McCrory, Alain Gregoire, Trudi Seneviratne, Ed Vainker, Carey Oppenheim, Imran Hussain, and Beverley Barnett‑Jones. On 31 January, the centre launched its Shaping Us campaign, which aims to elevate early childhood from a topic of scientific interest to one of the most strategically important issues of our time. The campaign also aims to highlight that all of society has a role to play in building a supportive and nurturing world around children and those who care for them.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64453394|title=Kate's early years campaign is her 'life's work'|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131013209/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64453394|work=BBC News|first=Sean|last=Coughlan|date=31 January 2023|archive-date=31 January 2023|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=live}} The launch event was held at the BAFTA headquarters in London and attended by scientists and celebrities. A 90-second animation was also released to be shown ahead of cinema screenings in the UK cinemas and on advertising screens in Piccadilly Circus. The group Practitioners of the Early Years Sector responded to the campaign by stating that besides awareness "long-term investment and funding" was needed.{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/princess-of-wales-launches-childhood-campaign-but-faces-calls-for-long-term-investment-instead-12800138|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208113750/https://news.sky.com/story/amp/princess-of-wales-launches-childhood-campaign-but-faces-calls-for-long-term-investment-instead-12800138|title=Princess of Wales launches childhood campaign - but faces calls for investment not 'awareness'|work=Sky News|first=Niamh|last=Lynch|date=31 January 2023|archive-date=8 February 2023|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=live}} In March, Catherine launched the Business Taskforce for Early Childhood comprising NatWest Group, Unilever, Aviva, Deloitte, IKEA, Co-op, the Lego Group, and Iceland, which will work to engage and support the business sector on the issue of early childhood. She also held the first meeting of the taskforce on March 21 at the NatWest Group's London headquarters.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-launches-new-business-taskforce-early-childhood-mission/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321132646/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-launches-new-business-taskforce-early-childhood-mission/|title=Kate Middleton launches new taskforce to support early childhood mission: 'It really does take a village'|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=21 March 2023|archive-date=21 March 2023|access-date=21 March 2023|url-status=live}} In May 2024, the taskforce published a report presenting the case for prioritising early childhood and outlining the first actions to be taken as a result of its work.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-69039748|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521075931/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-69039748|title=Kate briefed on early years report but no return to work yet|work=BBC News|first=Sean|last=Coughlan|date=20 May 2024|archive-date=21 May 2024|access-date=21 May 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-excited-next-stage-early-years-project-amid-cancer-treatment-8651242|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520232222/https://people.com/kate-middleton-excited-next-stage-early-years-project-amid-cancer-treatment-8651242|title=Kate Middleton 'excited' about next stage of her landmark project, but it doesn't signal a return to work|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=20 May 2024|archive-date=20 May 2024|access-date=21 May 2024|url-status=live}} In May 2025, Deloitte introduced six months’ paid paternity leave, citing Catherine's influence through the taskforce.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria |last=Ward|title=Princess of Wales champions six months’ paternity leave for new fathers|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/05/19/princess-wales-six-month-paternity-leave-new-fathers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250519052026/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/05/19/princess-wales-six-month-paternity-leave-new-fathers/|date=19 May 2025|archive-date=19 May 2025|access-date=19 May 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
In June, it was announced that the centre had granted £50,000 towards a study in partnership with the Institute of Health Visiting and the University of Oxford, to evaluate the use of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) in the UK. Catherine had first observed the ADBB model's implementation, which is used to assess how babies are interacting with the world around them, focusing on behaviors like eye contact, facial expressions, vocalization and activity levels, during her solo trip to Denmark. The trial ran over a period of 10 months at the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65916889|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615122621/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65916889|title=Kate meets Nuneaton NHS staff studying distress in babies|work=BBC News|first=Susie|last=Rack|date=15 June 2023|archive-date=15 June 2023|access-date=15 June 2023|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-infant-wellbeing-with-health-visitors-7546607|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615174019/https://people.com/kate-middleton-infant-wellbeing-with-health-visitors-7546607|title=Kate Middleton holds hands with an adorable infant during latest baby-filled outing!|magazine=People |first=Simon|last=Perry|date=15 June 2023|archive-date=15 June 2023|access-date=15 June 2023|url-status=live}} and returned positive results with involved health visitors reporting an increase in their understanding and abilities in deciphering infant behavior, consequently aiding parent-child interactions.{{cite web|url=https://centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnings/news/positive-results-early-years-trial/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321132111/https://centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnings/news/positive-results-early-years-trial/|title=Overwhelmingly positive" results for Royal Foundation-backed early years trial as report recommends expansion to more UK health visiting teams.|website=Centre for Early Childhood|date=21 March 2024|archive-date=21 March 2024|access-date=21 March 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Princess of Wales eases back to work with childcare project|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah |last=Furness|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/21/catherine-princess-wales-works-from-home-early-years-eases/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321002308/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/21/catherine-princess-wales-works-from-home-early-years-eases/|date=21 March 2024|access-date=21 March 2024|url-access=subscription|archive-date=21 March 2024|url-status=live}} In January 2025, it was announced that the ADBB was being introduced in eight NHS centres after a successful initial trial period.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|title=Princess of Wales ‘delighted’ that her NHS initiative for babies will be expanded|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/24/princess-of-wales-nhs-initiative-for-babies-expanded/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125035216/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/24/princess-of-wales-nhs-initiative-for-babies-expanded/|date=24 January 2025|access-date=25 January 2025|archive-date=25 January 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
In November 2023, the centre hosted the Shaping Us National Symposium at the Design Museum in London.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-makes-key-speech-for-kids-8401655|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209162530/https://people.com/kate-middleton-makes-key-speech-for-kids-8401655|title=Kate Middleton makes key speech for her work with children: 'I care deeply about making a positive difference'|magazine=People |first=Simon|last=Perry|date=15 November 2023|archive-date=9 December 2023|access-date=15 November 2023|url-status=live}} In the same month, it published an "Issues Index," revealing that a third of people in the UK consider financial pressure to be the most significant concern for parents and carers in 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-baby-bank-christmas-brings-book-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-8406435|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204195420/https://people.com/kate-middleton-baby-bank-christmas-brings-book-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-8406435|title=Kate Middleton visits baby bank before Christmas — and brings book she reads with George, Charlotte and Louis|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=24 November 2023|archive-date=4 December 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|url-status=live}} The centre also initiated a campaign encouraging individuals to support their local baby banks by donating items, money, or volunteering their time.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/barnet-london-families-royal-foundation-b2452957.html|
archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208174213/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/barnet-london-families-royal-foundation-b2452957.html|title=Kate praises 'lifeline' provided by baby banks during visit to charity|work=The Independent|first=Tony|last=Jones|date=24 November 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|access-date=25 November 2023|url-status=live}} In December, the foundation supported 12 locations across the UK to host their own carol services concurrently with the one hosted at Westminster Abbey by Catherine to highlight those who support babies, young children, and families.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/11/kate-middleton-shaping-us-christmas-carol-event-at-westminster-abbey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121025633/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/11/kate-middleton-shaping-us-christmas-carol-event-at-westminster-abbey|title=Kate Middleton is inviting special guests to her Christmas carol event at Westminster Abbey|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Erin|last=Vanderhoof|date=20 November 2023|archive-date=21 November 2023|access-date=20 December 2023|url-status=live}} In February 2025, the Shaping Us campaign released a report advocating for the inclusion of emotional skills in early childhood education, highlighting their role in tackling mental health issues and social isolation.{{cite news|work=BBC News|first=Sean |last=Coughlan|title=Kate says emotional skills must be priority for healthier society|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05l883gp46o|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250202151708/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05l883gp46o|date=2 February 2025|archive-date=2 February 2025|access-date=2 February 2025|url-status=live}} The report stressed the importance of fostering positive social connections from a young age.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria |last=Ward|title=Princess of Wales reveals her top parenting tips|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/02/02/princess-of-wales-kate-parenting-tips-royal-family-children/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250202152059/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/02/02/princess-of-wales-kate-parenting-tips-royal-family-children/|date=2 February 2025|archive-date=2 February 2025|access-date=2 February 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
=Emergency responders=
In April 2020, the foundation supported the launch of Our Frontline, a mental health support initiative for emergency workers. It provided digital and online resources, as well as remote counseling, to support workers' mental health during the pandemic.{{cite web|title=Our Frontline|url=https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/ourfrontline/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423000440/https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/ourfrontline/|website=Mental Health at Work|archive-date=23 April 2020|access-date=23 November 2020|url-status=live}} In September 2020, Prince William established the Emergency Responders Senior Leaders Board, commissioned by the foundation to research the mental health and wellbeing of emergency responders.{{cite magazine|last=Perry|first=Simon|title=Prince William Makes Surprise Trip to Northern Ireland to Pay Tribute to Frontline Workers |url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-makes-surprise-trip-to-northern-ireland-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910163730/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-makes-surprise-trip-to-northern-ireland-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/|access-date=27 October 2020 |magazine=People|date=9 September 2020|archive-date=10 September 2020|url-status=live}} The project was in partnership with King's College London and the Open University. As part of the COVID-19 fund, over 250,000 emergency responders accessed mental health resources through the Blue Light programme, with 2,780 hours of support provided from the Ambulance Staff Charity.{{cite web|title=COVID-19 Response Fund |url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/covid-19-response-fund/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726084239/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/covid-19-response-fund/|website=The Royal Foundation|archive-date=26 July 2020|access-date=27 October 2020|url-status=live}}
=Homelessness=
==Homewards==
In June 2023, William launched Homewards after two years of development. The initiative aims to tackle homelessness in six pilot locations across the UK within five years with an initial £500,000 allocated for each area by the foundation. The locations are Lambeth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Newport, Northern Ireland, Aberdeen, and Sheffield. The programme is aimed at providing permanent homes, rather than temporary accommodation, for the people in need and will also help local coalitions working on the issue by giving them access to experts and financial backers. A local leader will be appointed in each area, who will oversee the development of the project and bring together local authorities, prisons, schools, and housing associations. A unique plan will be developed in each area with help from 16 charities, landowners, local housing associations, and major retailers.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625230951/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/|title=Prince William says his life's work will be to end homelessness|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=26 June 2023|archive-date=25 June 2023|access-date=26 June 2023|url-status=live}} The Homewards Fund is managed and administered by Homeless Link, a national membership charity for homelessness organisations.{{Cite web|website=The Royal Foundation - Homewards|title=Homewards Fund|url=https://homewards.org.uk/homewards-fund/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250301155110/https://homewards.org.uk/homewards-fund/|archive-date=1 March 2025|access-date=1 March 2025|url-status=live}}
In February 2024, William, in partnership with Cornish charity St Petrocs, announced plans for building 24 homes on Duchy of Cornwall land in Nansledan to provide temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the area.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944|title=Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land|work=BBC News|first=Brodie|last=Owen|date=18 February 2024|access-date=18 February 2024|archive-date=19 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219000513/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944|url-status=live}} Future plans include building more than 400 social rented homes and a further 475 affordable dwellings in South East Faversham. In March 2024, Homewards Activator Homebase pledged £1 million to support the Homewards initiative in Sheffield and local landlords committed to provide an initial thirty-one homes for individuals prone to homelessness. The Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition, consisting of 70 organisations and members of the local community, was set up to develop plans for tackling homelessness in the area.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-william-visits-sheffield-homewards-project-following-outing-farm-shop-kate-middleton-8610634|title=Prince William steps out after being spotted with Kate Middleton for project to help the unhoused|magazine=People |first=Simon|last=Perry|date=19 March 2024|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=19 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319165652/https://people.com/prince-william-visits-sheffield-homewards-project-following-outing-farm-shop-kate-middleton-8610634|url-status=live}} Homebase also pledged £1 million to provide home starter packs and Pret a Manger lent its support by offering to employ the homeless. With the creative housing projects being built in each site, a pipeline of about 100 homes was already being established as of July 2024.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/news/prince-william-homewards-gareth-southgate-b2578197.html|title=Prince William reveals how Gareth Southgate's England side inspires his homelessness project|work=The Independent|first=Jabed|last=Ahmed|date=11 July 2024|access-date=11 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711223113/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/news/prince-william-homewards-gareth-southgate-b2578197.html|archive-date=11 July 2024|url-status=live}} The first anniversary of the initiative was marked by a two-part ITV documentary titled Prince William: We Can End Homelessness and an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London called Homelessness: Reframed to remove the stereotypes about homelessness.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/07/prince-william-documentary-itv-homelessness-homewards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707021535/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/07/prince-william-documentary-itv-homelessness-homewards/|title=Prince William to star in documentary about tackling homelessness|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=7 July 2024|archive-date=7 July 2024|access-date=8 July 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} The exhibition opened in August 2024.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah |last=Furness|title=Homelessness exhibition backed by Prince William urges visitors to contribute with charity gifts|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/08/06/homelessness-exhibition-prince-william-charity-gifts/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807051517/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/08/06/homelessness-exhibition-prince-william-charity-gifts/|date=6 August 2024|archive-date=7 August 2024|access-date=8 August 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} The documentary aired in October that year, with The Daily Telegraph noting that, despite using Prince William’s royal appeal, it effectively humanises homelessness and highlights practical solutions through his genuine commitment.{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|title=Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, review: the future King's commitment shines through|first=Anita|last=Singh |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/10/27/prince-william-we-can-end-homelessness-itv1-review/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241027000833/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2024/10/27/prince-william-we-can-end-homelessness-itv1-review/| date=27 October 2024|access-date=27 October 2024|archive-date=27 October 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
In February 2025, Homewards announced a partnership with Lloyds Banking Group that would provide an initial investment of £50 million to support housing providers and charities across Homewards' six different locations.{{cite news|title=What Prince William working with business tells us about his vision as heir|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |first=Hannah|last=Furness |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/02/28/prince-william-business-partnership-lloyds-homelessness/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250228154148/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/02/28/prince-william-business-partnership-lloyds-homelessness/|date=28 February 2025|access-date=28 February 2025|archive-date=28 February 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} The initiative had previously enlisted companies like Homebase, Pret a Manger, and NatWest to provide funding, training, and jobs for homeless people. The following month, Homewards partnered with Hays to expand employment and training opportunities for homeless individuals and supported Invisible Cities Aberdeen, a social enterprise offering guided city tours.{{cite news|work=The Independent|first=Tony|last=Jones |title=William goes on walking tour with firm supporting his homelessness project|url=https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/prince-of-wales-aberdeen-scotland-hays-daily-mail-b2722742.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250328033555/https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/prince-of-wales-aberdeen-scotland-hays-daily-mail-b2722742.html|date=27 March 2025|access-date=27 March 2025|archive-date=28 March 2025|url-status=live}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.royalfoundation.com/ The Royal Foundation]
- [https://centreforearlychildhood.org/ The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood]
- [https://homewards.org.uk Homewards]
- [https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5006298/charity-overview Charity Commission (for England and Wales) Charity Number 1132048]
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