Prince Harry has made a “significant” donation to a Nottingham-based poverty and race equality charity, leaving the organisation “gob-smacked”.
The Duke of Sussex made the donation to Himmah, a community project that tackles poverty, racism and social exclusion.
The sum is undisclosed but the charity said the donation would fund more than 650 food parcels worth about £15 each – indicating that the gift amounts to about £10,000.
Himmah provides more than 1,300 emergency food parcels every month to people in the city and serves more than 1,200 hot meals from its city centre community hub.
The charity also runs a community garden, distributes school uniforms to low-income families and provides budgeting advice and services.
Prince Harry’s donation comes after his wife, Meghan Markle, donated to the charity in 2021, helping it expand its food bank services, support the Salaam Shalom Kitchen – the UK’s only joint Muslim and Jewish community kitchen – and tackle pressing social issues.
In a letter to Himmah, Prince Harry said: “Nottingham holds a special place in my heart, having had the privilege of visiting and supporting the community there for over a decade.
“The incredible work Himmah does to address food insecurity, poverty and social exclusion should be recognised and applauded. I’m happy to be able to play a small part in your mission to bring communities together by creating opportunities and support for those facing hardship.”
Nottingham was the setting of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first official public engagement together in 2017, with Prince Harry having visited the area multiple times over the years, the charity said.
Sajid Mohammed, director of Himmah, said he “could not believe it” when the charity received the Duke’s donation.
“To have been chosen by such a high-profile royal once is amazing but to have been supported by Prince Harry too left us completely gobsmacked and hugely humbled.”
Mohammed said: “Government grant and bid opportunities have declined and competition for the funds is fierce, meaning we’re increasingly dependent on community giving and so grateful for every penny our supporters provide.
“Himmah’s work is not just about providing food – it’s about restoring dignity, hope and stability to people’s lives.”
According to the charity’s accounts, it had a total income of £671,614 in the year ending 30 June 2024, with spending of £617,534.