Top 10 businesses

Clothes shop
Clothes manufacturer
Fashion company
Textile manufacturer
Supermarket which sells clothing
Interior textile company
Laundry services
Footwear company
Haberdashers
Bridalwear shop

If you have worked in one of these businesses for 1+ years within the last 9 years you could apply for a grant for your child.

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If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles please contact our grants team for further advice.

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Self employed?

If you are self-employed or run your own fashion and textile business you can still apply.
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We can accept applications from employees working in any aspect of UK fashion and textiles, from head office to shop floor, factory to warehouse. Here's some examples.
I have never worked in fashion and textiles

We define fashion and textiles as a UK business which sells, makes or designs clothing or fabrics. Sadly this doesn't include industries such as beauty or hairdressing.
I'm not sure

If you’re not sure you work in fashion or textiles please read this section to see if you could apply.

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I have worked for 1 year or more in fashion and textiles

This includes jobs in retail, manufacture, design, distribution and head office for any UK fashion, textile, soft furnishings, interiors or footwear companies.
About our grants

An FTCT grant is a financial donation for children whose parent works in the UK fashion and textile industry. It is not a loan and does not have to be repaid.
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.
Apply for a grant

If you're a parent working in the UK fashion and textile industry you might be eligible for a grant for your child.
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Essential clothing

Clothing for the year ahead
Children’s bedroom furniture

Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom
Application process

Don’t worry if you are feeling nervous or apprehensive about applying. We’re a small and friendly team, so you won’t need to explain your situation lots of times to different people. Our grants team will work with you on your application and help with queries along the way.
White goods

Essential appliances for your home
Study essentials

Items your child needs for school or college