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2026 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Phil Collins To Headline The King’s Trust Auction This November

Stuart Mitchell

In its 50th anniversary year, The King’s Trust is announcing a special auction featuring the Phil Collins archive, with music memorabilia auction house, Julien’s Auctions. Generously donated by Phil and Jill Collins, the extraordinary collection includes stand out items such as Phil Collins’ 1985 Live Aid stage-worn outfit, a signed Premiere 1035 snare drum used during the 1970s and 1980s, and handwritten working lyrics for Genesis’ hit “That’s All”. The collection will be auctioned on 19 November in Los Angeles. The proceeds will support programmes that help young people build…

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50 Life Changing Years: The Enduring Social Impact of the King’s Trust

Stuart Mitchell

Youth charity The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) recently launched its 50th anniversary social impact report, supported by long-standing partner TK Maxx–50 Years of Working for Young People. The report finds The Trust’s programmes have contributed at least £11.4 billion of value to society in its 50 year legacy. It is published as almost 950,000 young people in the UK are out of work, education and training and reveals widespread anxiety among 16-25-year-olds about their job security and future careers. An £11 Billion Legacy The report analyses The Trust’s…

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The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme. The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge will empower young people aged 18 – 30 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses. Delivered in partnership with The King’s Trust and social enterprise Dechomai, around 20 participants will be selected for a six-month accelerated entrepreneurial apprenticeship. This will provide tailored support and access to masterclasses, workshops and hands-on experience. Participants will receive a £500 “Test Your Business” grant, with those ready to…

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