Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Back-to-School Grants

Our back-to-school grants fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years. Read more
Could I apply?

We give grants to help parents and carers who work (or used to work) in the UK fashion and textile industry. Find out more about our criteria and application process. Read more
Support families in need

We're the only organisation dedicated to supporting families across the British fashion and textile industry. Please donate to support our work. Read more

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£20 Just £20 would help to provide new bedding for one child, whose family are already struggling with debt.

£50 A donation of £50 would help to buy essential clothing for one child, taking away the worry of providing new uniform.

£100 A donation of £100 would help to buy specialist equipment like sensory toys.

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832	children were supported by our grants last year
90%	of parents who applied to our charity were awarded a grant
£372,000	was given in grants by our charity last year, to fund essential children's items

Please select a donation amount (required)

£20

Just £20 would help to provide new bedding for one child, whose family are already struggling with debt.

£50

A donation of £50 would help to buy essential clothing for one child, taking away the worry of providing new uniform.

£100

A donation of £100 would help to buy specialist equipment like sensory toys.

Other

Set up a regular payment Donate

Could I apply?

We give grants to help parents and carers who work (or used to work) in the UK fashion and textile industry. Find out more about our criteria and application process. Read more
Qualifying Employers

A full list of the fashion and textile employers which meet our trade criteria. Read more
Application Process

We’ve broken down the process into simple steps so you know exactly what to expect. Read more
Supporting Documents Explained

Find out more about the documents you need to provide when applying for a grant. Read more

Easing Homelife for Mos and Mya

When Mos and his daughter Mya needed some essential appliances, they applied to FTCT for a grant using Mos's past employment in the laundry sector. Read more

Why partner with us?

By working with us you'll be part of our community of partners providing a lifeline for industry families. Read more
Our Partners

We are proud to work with a community of partners across a variety of sectors within the British Fashion and Textile Industry. Read more
Getting Started

It's really easy to get started with us and we can tailor our partnership to suit your company's unique needs. Read more

100 Miles. One Industry. Supporting Its Own!

I'm riding the Manchester 100 because I believe our industry should look after its own. The Fashion & Textile Children's Trust provides vital support to families working in fashion and textiles when they face unexpected hardship. As CEO of the BTMA, I'm proud to support FTCT and hope that, together, we can raise funds to help ensure more children and families receive the support they need. Read more

Helping Your Child Access a Laptop or Tablet for School

Many schools now expect children to complete homework online. If buying a laptop or tablet feels out of reach, here are some practical ideas and sources of support that may help. Read more
Five Questions to Ask Before Buying School Uniform

Before you start shopping for school uniform, asking a few simple questions could help you save money, reduce waste and make back-to-school planning feel more manageable. Read more
Save Money with School Uniform Banks

School uniforms can be one of the biggest back-to-school expenses. Find out how school uniform banks can help families save money and discover FTCT's free School Uniform Bank Directory. Read more