The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation was established by The Prince of Wales in 1979. The Foundation operates primarily as a grant making trust and aims to use income raised from its trading subsidiaries to support charitable causes and make a strategic impact for good.
The Foundation has funded initiatives in the following diverse areas: International Sustainability; Education and Young People; The Built Environment; Responsible Business; Conservation; Armed Forces Welfare; Emergency Relief and Community Projects. To that end he and his wife developed the Highgrove Shop where they can display sale items the proceeds of which go to his charity.
It is throughly delightful with the most beautifully selected lines of goods I have ever seen. (Items for the home, kitchen, wonderful food items such as jams etc., and clothing) I saw a cap that HRH is pictured in and it was a must have, sweaters, scarves; so tasteful I just wanted everything but time was late and the car was already full. The Prince also sells signed and numbered lithographs of his handsome watercolor paintings. One can buy a chance ( £2.00) for a drawing in which one will be the winner. I could have spent much more money than I could reasonably afford because I wanted one of everything in the shop.
The ladies helping out were gracious to a fault and made us feel so very welcome.
The shop is an information centre for things going on at HRH's house, Highgrove, such as:
Highgrove's Summer Black Tie Dinner and an evening of music. Starting with a 90 minute guided tour of the Garden, guests will return for delicious canapés and Highgrove Champagne whilst listening to a classical guitarist on the Terrace.
A three-course dinner will be served in the Orchard Restaurant with our resident pianist playing and guests will also have the opportunity to visit the Highgrove Estate Shop.
Afterwards a swinging blues jazz trio will entertain you, followed by tea and coffee served with our unique Highgrove truffles.
This and many other events connected with Highgrove.
More details can be found at: Customer Services, Highgrove Shop, The Barn, Close Farm, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8PH
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