Success stories
Every day, our inspirational young people take the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We’re proud of the 870,000 young people whose lives we’ve touched over the past four decades.
Why not take a few moments to read, share and celebrate with our real-life success stories? None of our work would be possible without our fantastic network of partners and supporters. Discover their key role in our success.
Partner
The Prince’s Trust and Marks and Spencer (M&S) launched the first Marks and Start programme in July 2013.
Young person
Inspirational entrepreneur, Melissa McNaughton, 26, from Glasgow, battled a fatal illness to set up a successful hair and beauty business.
Young person
By 18, Michael was homeless. His relationship with his family had collapsed, forcing him to leave. He was on a destructive path, until a friend intervened.
Partner
The recently-opened Prince’s Trust Morgan Stanley Centre in Tower Hamlets is a hub that’s already transforming young lives.
Young person
Natalie and her family out of their home after her mother witnessed a crime. Bricks were regularly thrown through their windows.
Volunteer
Former business manager and teacher Natasha Black, from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, wears many hats.
Partner
NatWest has been working with The Trust for 17 years to enable thousands of young people to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses.
Volunteer
Twelve years ago, Pam Whitehead, from Nottingham, felt it was time she gave something back.
Young people
Team 7 were a mixed group of 16 to 24-year-olds. Find out how they transformed their local community.