Overview

• The forum brought together about 200 delegates from more than 100 of the over 300 charities Anne supports.
• Discussions centered on sector challenges including fundraising pressures, public trust and rapid AI adoption.
• Recent research presented at the event showed 76% of charities used artificial intelligence this year, up from 61% in 2024.
• Princess Anne has taken on nine new patronages in the last year, including Friends of the Elderly and the Naval Children’s Charity.
• She thanked King Charles for permitting use of the palace and highlighted her decades-long support for over 400 charities and patronages.