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FIS selects King Charles III's The Prince's Trust as charity partner

February 23, 2023

FIS, a financial services technology provider, has officially joined The Prince's Trust, founded by King Charles III when he was Princes of Wales, to help young people in the U.K. with workshops and programs.

In particular, FIS will provide financial education to aid young entrepreneurs and small businesses, according to a press release.

FIS will also participate with fundraising, entrepreneurship events and activities to reach at-risk young people.

"I'm proud and excited that our partnership with The Prince's Trust will help to enrich the lives of young entrepreneurs across the U.K.," Jim Johnson, president of merchant services, Worldpay at FIS, said in the release. "Giving back to the communities where we live, and work is an integral pillar of our company culture. This partnership opens new paths for our colleagues to be engaged in the local community and share their talents and knowledge. Entrepreneurship is an important skill that can drive economic and skills growth and it's important we embrace this as a local community and a global company."