Prince Harry Makes Personal $1.5 Million Donation to Help U.K. Youth: 'I Believe in What You're Doing' Simon PerrySeptember 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM 0 OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Prince Harry in Nottingham on Sept. 9, 2025 Prince Harry personally donated $1.5 million to Children in Need to help U.K.
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Simon PerrySeptember 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Prince Harry personally donated $1.5 million to Children in Need to help U.K. youth affected by violence
The Duke of Sussex's donation was revealed during his visit to Nottingham on Sept. 9
There, Harry gave a speech in which he stated that he was making a "significant investment" in the community
Prince Harry is giving back, out of his own pocket.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, donated $1.5 million to a leading fundraiser for young people in the U.K. to make an impact in a city he's become closely linked with.
The money for Children In Need, which is also contributing $406,000, will support young people's grassroots organizations in Nottingham, where he visited on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
It will go towards combating the challenges faced by young people living in areas affected by violence in the city.
Nottingham is a place he has frequently visited over the years, and he wanted to use his trip to the U.K. to pick up on some of his work highlighting the difficulties faced by young people in parts of the city.
The donation was announced as he spent time at the lively Community Recording Studio and caught up with other local group Epic Partners, young people and the area's police and crime commissioner.
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Prince Harry visits Nottingham on Sept. 9, 2025
During his visit on Sept. 9, Prince Harry gave a speech in which he stated that he was making a "significant investment" in the community.
"I believe in what you're doing," he said.
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It was the second public stop on his several-day visit to the U.K. It is set to be the longest period back in his home country since the death and funeral of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth three years ago.
Children in Need, a BBC-backed fundraiser and telethon, will use the money to support safe inclusive spaces, where skilled youth workers are able to build positive relationships that help young people discover their strengths and develop their talents. Harry said the organizations supported will help "build trust and offer hope and belonging" to the young people of the city.
"The incredible work being done by grassroots organizations like CRS and Epic Partners is not only inspiring — it's essential," Harry said. "We're grateful for the support of BBC Children in Need in helping changemakers in the city continue their mission to create safe spaces, build trust, and offer hope and belonging to young people who need it most."
Thanking Harry for the "generous donation," Tony Okotie, Director of Impact at BBC Children in Need, added, "Youth work is a lifeline for many young people. It makes up around 30% of the projects that we support at BBC Children in Need. So this funding will help us reach even more communities where young people are ready to be heard and supported."
"Together, we can create spaces where young people feel safe, heard and empowered to build brighter futures," he added.
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Prince Harry visits Nottingham on Sept. 9, 2025
At the CRS, Prince Harry caught up with some of those he had built relationships with when he was a working member of the royal family. He stepped back to start a new life in California with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020. Trevor Rose from the Community Recording Studio and Pete Bewley from Epic Partners were two organizations that Harry first connected with in 2014 through his work with The Royal Foundation, which he used to share with Prince William and Kate Middleton.
He spent much of his three hour visit with some young people who have been helped by CRS and Epic. He took part in a recording session and took in some of the musical and comedy stage performances put on by young people helped by CRS. He also joined a roundtable discussion with the organizations and the local police and crime commissioner.
Trevor Rose, CEO at CRS, said in a statement, "We believe in the power of creativity and mentorship in changing a young person's life. The Duke's visit and this generous donation are a powerful endorsement of the work being done at a grassroots level to positively impact young people's futures. It's a reminder that when we invest in young people, we invest in safer, stronger communities."
Pete Bewley, CEO at Epic Partners, added, "The Duke's continued support means a great deal to our community. His visit today not only shines a light on the challenges young people face, but also on the power of youth work to transform lives."
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