The King will serve as patron of the new charity, the Cabinet Office announced on Saturday, and it will be one of three related memorial projects celebrating the centenary of his mother’s birth and her legacy.
The Trust is inspired by Elizabeth II’s stated belief that “everyone is our neighbour”, and it will work with communities to provide funding and targeted support to restore and sustain shared spaces that are at the heart of local life.
Sir Damon Buffini, chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Trust, said: “This is a real chance to support communities across the United Kingdom and bring shared spaces back to life: places where people of all ages and backgrounds can meet, connect, and belong.
“I’ve seen first-hand the difference these spaces can make, creating opportunities, sparking connections, and giving people a sense of pride in where they live. At a time when so many feel disconnected, this work feels more important than ever.
“As an organisation, we’re ambitious about what we can achieve, and our goal is to significantly increase our impact by attracting support from others.”
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