Archives: March 2012

FTCT-Supporting British manufacture

Posted on March 27, 2012

Image courtesy of www.telegraph.co.uk Think that there is no manufacturing left in the fashion & textiles industry in Britain? According to an article written by Kate Hill, published on her website Make it British, there a some key facts and figures you … Read more »

Countdown to The Contour Ball begins…..

Posted on March 23, 2012

FTCT are thrilled to once again be joint beneficiary of the Contour Fashion Ball, taking place on Thursday 24th May at London’s glamorous Savoy Hotel. Sponsored by Fashion Forms, Invista and Panache, the event is wholly organised by fabulous volunteers … Read more »

Something blue: FTCT meets the bridal industry at BBEH

Posted on March 16, 2012

FTCT hit the road again this week, taking the FTCT stand to the British Bridal Exhibition (BBEH), in Harrogate, where we were chosen charity for the show. Attracting more than 250 exhibitors and 4,000 visitors, across the 3 day event, … Read more »

Congratulations Team Nick!

Posted on March 15, 2012

Congratulations to Gemma and Suzie from CVUK , Ben and everyone from ‘Team Nick’, for successfully completing the Bath Half marathon last Sunday. It was great to see ‘Team Nick’ running again in memory of Nick Samuel, former FTCT Trustee. … Read more »

An evening of celebration with CVUK

Posted on March 9, 2012

On Wednesday night, FTCT hosted a very special event, in celebration of the success of our Outreach Campaign to date. In particular those companies who have helped us by getting our message across to their staff. Sponsored by CVUK, the event … Read more »

Dan gets his running shoes on for FTCT

Posted on March 5, 2012

Congratulations to Dan,who yesterday braved the rain and ran the Eastbourne half marathon, raising a massive £700 for FTCT! This is the first time Dan has ever run a half marathon and completed the course in just 2 hours! We would … Read more »

FTCT springs into action with British Interior Textiles Association (BITA)

Posted on March 2, 2012

This week marked the start of a new partnership for FTCT within the world of interior textiles. Anna and I met with the wonderful Diane Harding from BITA (British Interior Textile Association), at the first BITA Spring Showcase of the season. This is a series … Read more »