Not sure?

If you think your current or recent job is within fashion and textiles, but it's not listed here, the easiest thing to do is contact our grants team. We will be able to quickly answer your query.

Please call the grants team on 0300 123 9002

*Our office is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

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Back to School Campaign 2024 resources

This July, we need you to support our campaign and help us to ease the back-to-school worry for financially vulnerable fashion and textile families.
Pure London x JATC: Support Industry Families

Pure London x JATC is proud to work in partnership with FTCT. The charity gives grants to cover the cost of essential items for children such as clothing, school uniform, bedding and more.
FTCT Joins UKFT’s Webinar on Promoting Financial Wellness in the Workplace

We are excited to share that FTCT is partnering with UKFT on their upcoming webinar "Promoting Financial Wellness in Your Workplace," on May 7th, 2024.
Ralph Lauren’s Easter Extravaganza

Ralph Lauren staff and their families were treated to an Easter fund day, with raffle proceeds going to support FTCT grants.

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About our grants

We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees who are struggling financially. Find out more about our criteria and application process.
Getting your employment history from HMRC

If you no longer have payslips from your old employer, you can get proof directly from HMRC. Here's tips for getting that information.
Funding for school uniform

A school uniform grant can fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.
Make an enquiry

Apply for a grant by completing our online enquiry form.
Grants for children with disability or additional needs

If you are a parent raising a child with a disability or additional needs, an FTCT grant could help with specialist equipment, therapies and more.
Grants for essential appliances

Our grants can provide funding for white goods and other essential household items.
Enquiry Form Submitted

Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.
Useful links

If you haven't worked in the UK fashion and textile industry in the last 9 years, we unfortunately won't be the right charity for your family. But there are some others you could try.
What we fund

Find out what we fund and also what we can't fund.
Essential Items

Our grants fund a proper bed to sleep in, a working cooker for hot meals, a working washing machine for clean clothes or a school uniform that fits.