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Share a little love

With a £10 donation to The Prince’s Trust from every Love Candle

We believe something special happens when women come together, lift each other up and show they care. As a brand built for, and by, women, this is something we’re passionate about every day, but especially on International Women’s Day.

We’re celebrating our fifth year supporting the #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign for International Women’s Day by creating a new Signature Candle: Love. A soft scent that feels like being wrapped in a warm hug, this candle will be available all-year round and for every one sold, we will donate £10 to The Prince’s Trust. The funds we raise will help more young women in the UK to overcome challenges they are facing and build a brighter future*.

Our Founder says…

“As the cost-of-living crisis continues, hard-hitting research reveals that the confidence levels of young women in the UK are at an all-time low.

60%

of young women fear that the rising cost of living means they will never be financially secure**

45%

of young women feel hopeless about the future**

40%

of young women feel a lack of confidence is holding them back from achieving their career goals**

As a Patron for The Prince’s Trust for many years, I have seen time and time again what an enormous difference their work makes to young people in real need of a helping hand. They provide vital support to bring hope and opportunity to young people who have lost confidence in their future, helping them move forward into employment, further education, or become self-employed. They can also offer a mentor and, most importantly, the opportunity to make a fresh start.”

Chrissie Rucker OBE, Founder, The White Company
Founding Gold Patron, The Change A Girl’s Life Campaign for The Prince’s Trust

Alycia’s Story. Provided by The Prince's Trust

Meet some of the young women this support helps

Demi Ruffell

“For someone like me, coming from nowhere, and especially other girls out there who think they’re not good enough, I want them to know that anything is possible. Don’t give up on your dream.”

Francesca Brown

“Mental health is often misunderstood and shrouded in stigma, yet it plays a crucial role in shaping our decisions and coping mechanisms. I suffered silently with inner pain that was invisible to the world.”

Loretta Hope

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without The Prince’s Trust and the self-belief instilled in me. I’m living my dream, learning and growing continually, feeling resilient and powerful.”

How your donation can help

Every penny we raise, no matter how small, will make a difference.

£10 from one candle

= a call to our helpline, enabling a vulnerable young person to gain the critical advice they need.

£15

= equipping a classroom with the right tools to help young people re-engage with learning.

£20

= one session with an experienced youth worker to help build confidence, resilience and motivation.

£40

= interview clothes to help one young person in poverty secure stable employment.

£50

= the costs of a young person’s first month of travel to work, unlocking opportunities and inspiring careers.

£100

= a contribution towards specialist equipment that could open up a lifelong career for one young person.

£500

= the opportunity for one young person to access a programme in school, inspiring them with the skills and confidence for a future career.

£500

= funds for up to 10 young people to travel to work before their first pay cheque.

Made for gifting

For Mother’s Day, for birthdays, or just because – with every Love Candle purchased in store, we’ll add a special, hand-illustrated postcard for you to send a message to someone you love. For some inspiration, read our love letters from real women to their best friends here.

All about the candle

A scent that feels like being wrapped in a warm hug – tonka bean and cosy amber are softly layered with woody base notes of blond tobacco and luxurious oud.

*The White Company (UK) Limited will donate £10 from every Love Charity Candle purchased on our UK website, or sold in one of our UK stores, to The Prince’s Trust (registered charity England and Wales 1079675 and Scotland SC041198). Sale items, gift cards and gift boxes are excluded from this offer.
 
**Research conducted by Youth Index on behalf of The Prince’s Trust, 2024.

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