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, if you are struggling financially. Click on the link below to find out more.

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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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Support available to top up Universal Credit

With the £20 cut to Universal Credit taking affect this week, we put together a list of places to find financial help for your family.
Redundancy Grants

If you are a parent facing redundancy from a fashion or textile company our grants can help to bridge the gap and make sure your children have the essentials they need.
Tips for dealing with debt and bills

This page includes links and and tips for anyone looking for help with problem debt and bills.
Drapers Independents Raises £1,100 for FTCT

We were delighted to be back at the Drapers Independent Awards and with the help of generous donations we raised over £1,100 to support our grants.

Self employed?

If you are self-employed or run your own fashion and textile business you can still apply.
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.
Top 10 job titles

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 worked less than 1 year in fashion and textiles

To apply for an FTCT grant you must have worked in fashion or textiles for 1+ years within the last 9 years. This could be over consecutive years, combining two job roles.
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.

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

Even though lockdown has ended, the pandemic will continue to have far reaching consequences with many families feeling the financial impact of reduced income in the months ahead. We will continue to be here to help. Read more

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