Research by The Prince's Trust
Understanding the views of young people, and
learning from them, is essential to The Prince's Trust.
This vital strand of our work helps us develop and refine
solutions for disadvantaged young people. It has also made us a key
commentator on issues affecting them. Investing in research is a
major part of our work. Since 2001 we've published several
ground-breaking studies:
Mar 2013
Lack of computer skills is damaging young people's job chances, warns research from The Prince's Trust.
Dec 2012
One in ten young people (10 per cent) feel they cannot cope with day-to-day life, warns The Prince's Trust Youth Index.
Sep 2012
One in five unemployed young people claim that finding a job in the next year is "unachievable", warns a Prince's Trust and RBS report released alongside the launch of the A-Z of Young Businesses.
May 2012
A new report calls for central government departments to scrutinise their own policies and to begin to look at ways of working together for a more coherent overall approach to support care leavers.
Apr 2012
New research released by The Prince's Trust and the Times Educational Supplement warns that thousands of teachers fear more pupils will end up on benefits than ever before.
Jan 2012
Growing up without a daily routine or structure such as regular bedtimes and set meal times can harm a young person's school grades and overall wellbeing, warns The Trust's new report.
May 2011
Thousands of young people from the UK’s poorest families believe they will achieve 'few' or 'none' of their goals in life, warns 'Broke, not broken', a new report by The Prince’s Trust and RBS.
Apr 2011
The latest Annual Review which covers the period between April 2008 to March 2010 is now available. Find out more about the work we do.
Feb 2011
A report from The Prince's Trust and Citi Foundation highlights the potential financial benefits of helping young people into self-employment or other work through The Trust's Enterprise Programme.
Dec 2010
Our latest research warns that unemployment is a mental health hazard. Read the results of the third Youth Index.
Dec 2010
A Prince's Trust & Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) report reveals cost of youth disadvantage across UK. Youth unemployment could cost the UK economy up to £155 million a week.
Oct 2010
A new Trust report reveals that one in five young people feel isolated and one in ten feel like an outcast in their area.
Aug 2010
Thousands of young people from jobless families could be destined to join their parents in the dole queue, warns a Prince’s Trust and Qa Research report.
Jun 2010
How Fairbridge transforms the lives of disadvantaged young people. The report provides detailed evidence about what works for disadvantaged young people.
Feb 2010
Thousands of future nurses, teachers and plumbers could be lost if Britain fails to help unemployed young people into work.