From Young Carer to Career Builder: David’s Journey of Determination | King's Trust Awards 2025

David, 20, from Cardiff, has spent much of his life supporting others while trying to move forward himself. He's spent much of his life balancing responsibilities as a carer for his mother who suffers from sickle cell disease, and trying to build a career, but struggling to secure stable employment. Supporting his family while trying to build a future for himself wasn’t easy. He knew he wanted to work hard, but without direction or the right qualifications, felt stuck. Determined to build a future, David sought out opportunities that could help him grow and gain confidence. Today, he’s carving out a career for himself while still showing up for the people who depend on him most. 👑 This is David’s story. A 2025 King's Trust Awards Winner. 💬 Watch, share, and be inspired. ------------------------------------------- Looking for stories from inspiring young people? What about how to videos, business top tips and career advice? Then you've come to the right place! We even have behind the scenes of our courses and first looks at fun events, fundraisers and challenges! The King's Trust - Working For Young People Subscribe ► https://goo.gl/TZszM1 Visit us ► https://kingstrust.org.uk/ Instagram ► / kingsstrust LinkedIn ► / kingstrust TikTok ► / kingstrust Facebook ► / kingsstrust Twitter ► / kingsstrust Did you know we've got a music channel?! Enjoy decades of incredible, exclusive performances from global music icons. Featuring iconic past performances, today’s new music and tomorrow’s talent. / @kingstrustmusic ------------------------------------------- Support our work At The King's Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing. We help those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. The courses offered by The Trust help young people aged 11-30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities. We support them to find work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life. We're here. Working for young people. Find out more ► https://kingstrust.org.uk/support-our... The King's Trust is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000772). Registered in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).