Established in 1990, by King Charles III, The King’s Foundation works globally to create sustainable communities through placemaking projects and transforms lives through practical education programmes. Cutting across a range of sectors, disciplines and levels, the charity represents areas such as education, sustainability, farming and agriculture, traditional arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
United by a shared commitment, the new partnership aims to promote environmental sustainability, community enrichment, and educational initiatives – a reflection, says Hillier of their dedication to making a lasting impact within the horticulture and retail industries.
As part of the collaboration, Hillier will contribute its expertise to support The King’s Foundation’s community engagement and education initiatives at Highgrove Gardens, including supporting local schoolchildren to develop gardening skills, providing talks and workshops at Highgrove for the local community, and assisting with sustainability projects designed to inspire and engage communities.
“We are delighted to be working with The King’s Foundation to combine our horticultural heritage with their inspiring vision for building sustainable communities. This partnership is more than just a short-term collaboration – it’s a long-term investment in sustainability and education. By combining our knowledge with The King’s Foundation’s impactful programmes, we hope to make a lasting difference to many communities,” said George Hillier, Chairman of Hillier.
The announcement coincides with The King’s Foundation celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, a significant milestone in its mission to transform communities and improve lives through education, heritage preservation and environmental stewardship.
“As we celebrate our 35th anniversary this year, we are thrilled to be working with Hillier to further our mission to protect nature and promote sustainability and introduce Hillier customers to our beautiful heritage sites across the UK,” said, Constantine Innemée, Highgrove Director for The King’s Foundation.
