Prince S Charities Canada President Amanda Sherrington: Prince S Charities Canada

Registered Charity Dept: In 2010, Charles set up Prince s Charities Canada, a registered charity aimed at wielding his influence in pursuit of a greater good. It s the only office of its kind outside the U.K., though its president says similar venues could be set up elsewhere in the Commonwealth in the coming years, according to Globe and Mail. One of the things the Prince is very concerned about is not giving people a handout. It s finding ways to give people a hand up, said Prince s Charities Canada president Amanda Sherrington and the stops are part of a tour designed to highlight his growing charitable efforts in Canada, which focus on providing business opportunities to those at a disadvantage, from transitioning soldiers to inner-city youth. They come at a time when many non-profits are being squeezed by limited funds and a growing demand for their services. The organization which runs on a budget of about $200,000 a year doesn t hand out money. Instead, it sees itself as a convener, helping to connect the Canadian charities Charles supports with new opportunities for growth. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.