From Portsmouth to the Palace, Freya Rose’s fourth Gala passes £60,000 total raised

Freya Rose London's fourth annual charity gala, held in Portsmouth on November 6, coincides with the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust — the youth charity founded by His Majesty The King in 1976.

To honour the milestone, Freya Rose has now raised over £50,000 for The King's Trust and its Change A Girl's Life (#CAGL) initiative. Every pound supports disadvantaged young women to build the skills, resources and confidence to shape their own futures.

Freya Rose Archer’s story began far from luxury. Raised in Portsmouth, she left home at fifteen and, before she turned eighteen, had moved more than ten times, facing circumstances no young person should have to face. It was a youth marked by uncertainty, and few would have predicted what was to follow.

Her guiding light was her mother, a single mother of three who worked six days a week. From her, Freya learned a conviction that has shaped her life: that others may let you down, but you must never let yourself down. Her mother also instilled in her a deep belief that women can have both a business and a family.

The night hosted by Casey Major-Bunce of Major Mum Hacks compered the evening, with John Cameron leading a live auction. Guests included representatives of The King's Trust, local leaders and supporters of the brand.

Freya hosts the gala in Portsmouth each year by choice. The city is her home, and its young people face a real gap in opportunity. Raising awareness of the Trust locally and the support it offers sits at the heart of the evening.

Funds raised go directly to Change A Girl's Life, helping young women access the training, mentoring and confidence to step into work, education and enterprise. 

“Every young woman in this city deserves the chance I was given. Tonight was about using our voices and encouraging all to keep sharing that message so that she knows help is available" - Freya Rose Archer