TV spotlight awaits winners of Prince’s Trust Awards
THE Prince’s Trust Awards is to air on television for the first time in its 46-year history.
The Prince of Wales will attend the event to celebrate the achievements of young people supported by the charity. It will be broadcast later this month on ITV.
Ant and Dec have been invited to host for a 10th year, while famous names from film, TV, music and sport will be on hand to present the prizes.
The Prince’s Trust helps young people from disadvantaged communities as they develop skills and confidence.
Founded by the Prince of Wales in 1976, it supports 11 to 30-year-olds across the UK who are unemployed, struggling at school or at risk of exclusion. It runs a range of training programmes, providing practical and financial support to build young people’s confidence and motivation.
Each year they work with about 60,000 young people; with three in four moving on to employment, education, volunteering or training.
Martina Milburn, chief executive of the trust, said: “Since 1976, the Prince’s Trust has championed the immense potential of young people and supported them to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Each year, the Prince’s Trust Awards allows us to celebrate the achievements and admire the resilience of young people across the UK and internationally.
“It is with great pleasure and pride that this year, for the first time, we are able to broadcast the awards on ITV.
“ITV is the perfect partner to tell the incredible stories of the young people we support and to bring the awards show to a new audience.”
Ant said: “It’s an absolute privilege to
‘It is always so inspirational to hear from these young people who against all odds have come out fighting’
be involved in the Prince’s Trust Awards again this year and to be hosting it for the 10th time. It is always so inspirational to hear from these young people who through pure determination and against all odds have come out fighting and achieved so much.”
Dec added: “We’re honoured to play a part in the amazing work of the Prince’s Trust. The young people celebrated at the Prince’s Trust Awards have shown real strength, commitment and dedication and are proof that the support offered by the trust really is lifechanging.”