Charities and Patronages

Members of the Royal Family have links with hundreds of charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations. Some are well known, while others may be smaller bodies working in a very specialist area or on a local basis only.

Having a Royal patron or president provides vital publicity for the work of these organisations, and allows their enormous achievements and contributions to society to be recognised.

You can use this database to find the organisations with which members of the Royal Family are associated.

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  • The Royal Logistic Corps

    Website: www.army.mod.uk

    Unit of the British Army providing a range of trade services.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Deputy Colonel In Chief
    The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief
    The Duke of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel In Chief

  • The Samaritans

    Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

    Provides a sympathetic confidential listening service to those in despair.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Prince of Wales, Patron
    The Duchess of Kent, Ambassador

  • The Tim Parry - Jonathan Ball Trust

    Website: www.foundation4rpeace.org

    Educational charity helping people lead more peaceful lives by understanding the causes of conflict.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Chief Patron

  • The Women's Royal Army Corps Association

    Website: www.wracassociation.org.uk

    Female veterans' association providing financial assistance and linking ex-comrades.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, President
    Her Majesty The Queen, Patron

  • The Worshipful Company of Clothworkers

    Website: www.clothworkers.co.uk

    City livery company providing grants textile studies and undertaking charitable works.

    Region: UK (England)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Honorary Freewoman
    The Duke of Kent, Honorary Liveryman
    Princess Alexandra, Honorary Freewoman

  • The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers

    City livery company.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Liveryman
    The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Freeman And Liveryman

  • The Worshipful Company of Dyers

    Website: www.dyerscompany.co.uk

    City of London livery company helping to promote the dye trade.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Freeman

  • The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass

    Website: www.worshipfulglaziers.com

    City of London livery company promoting the craft of glass-working.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Honorary Freeman

  • The Worshipful Company of Musicians

    Website: www.wcom.org.uk

    Encourages and promotes musical performance and education and supports young musicians.

    Region: UK-wide
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Honorary Freeman
    The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Freeman

  • Ulster College of Music

    Provides high-quality musical tuition in Northern Ireland.

    Region: UK (Northern Ireland)
    Members of the Royal Family:
    The Duchess of Kent, Patron

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