We are a global charity delivering for people, places and the planet
The King’s Foundation, first formed in 1990, is a charity founded by King Charles III as Prince of Wales – inspired by His Majesty’s philosophy of Harmony.
About us
We advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world.
Cutting across a range of sectors, disciplines and levels, The King’s Foundation represents areas where The King has been decades ahead of the curve, including in education and sustainability, farming and agriculture, traditional arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
We provide education, public services and consultancy across these sectors, in the UK and around the world.
Our Royal Founding President
His Majesty The King is our Royal Founding President, having founded the charity when he was Prince of Wales in 1990.
Lord Snowdon is our Vice-President and Honorary President of Christie’s. A renowned furniture maker, Lord Snowdon is the founder of the Snowdon School of Furniture, now based at Highgrove Gardens. The School is part of The King’s Foundation and is the home of our furniture making courses and summer school programme.
Find out more about our trustees and our executive team.
Our UK locations
The King’s Foundation is headquartered at our flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.
We act as custodian of historic Royal sites including Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire and The Castle and Gardens of Mey in Caithness, Scotland.
We run educational and cultural hubs in London, based at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in Shoreditch, Trinity Buoy Wharf on the banks of the River Thames and The Garrison Chapel in Chelsea.
Where we work
Building communities overseas
Since 1990, we have made an impact in over 35 countries including Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Sierre Leone and Sri Lanka, partnering with local organisations to improve town planning, regeneration and sustainable development.
Our overseas projects range from planning a sustainable new neighbourhood in Sierra Leone, to restoring a historic building in Yangon, Myanmar, and overseeing an urban regeneration scheme in Jamaica.
Traditional arts outreach
At The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, we are committed to teaching and regenerating the traditional cultural heritage of different regions and communities.
The School of Traditional Arts has a highly regarded international footprint across six centres in fives countries – China, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Support us
We depend on the generosity of our donors and supporters. Find out how you can support our mission to build thriving, sustainable communities and transform lives.
