What we can fund

Essential Children's Clothing
- Infant clothing and footwear (0-4yrs)
- Primary School Uniform, Clothing and Footwear
- Secondary school Uniform, Clothing and Footwear
- College Clothing and Footwear
- Weekend clothing for children
Study Essentials
- Books and Course Equipment
- Laptop (for secondary school children, IF there is no other device in the house)
- Tablet (for primary school children, IF there is no other device in the house)
- Printer
Children's Bedroom Furniture
Including:
- Chest of drawers
- Wardrobe
- Shelving or Bookcase
- Desk and chair (secondary school students only)
- Children's Bed and Mattress
- Bedding
- Cot and mattress
- Curtains or rugs for a child's bedroom (if you have none)
Baby Essentials
Including:
- Highchair
- Car seat
- Safety Gate
- Pushchair
Essential Appliances
Including:
- Fridge-freezer
- Chest freezer
- Washing machine
- Washer/Dryer
- Tumble Dryer
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Cooker
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Vacuum cleaner
Essential Furniture
Including:
- Dining table and four chairs
- Cooking Utensils, Pots and Crockery
- Sofa/Seating
Specialist Equipment
Including:
- Specialist Equipment
- Sensory and Specialist Items
  Find out more about our specialist equipment grants.

Therapy
Find out more about our therapy grants

Can't find the item you need listed here? Please check the list of items we can't fund to see if it is listed there. Still got a question, please mention it to the member of the grants team dealing with your application.

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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.
Supporting Evidence Explained

You will need to send us evidence to support your application. Please refer to this page to understand what we need and how it needs to look.
How to download a bank statement

If you're not sure how to download a PDF bank statement, check this page for instructions from your account provider.
Self Employed Applicants

If you are self employed, you will need to send us some evidence of your work and business to support your application. Use this page to find out what is needed.
Applying Again?

If you have previously received an FTCT grant, you will need to wait at least 12 months since your last grant awarded and demonstrate how you meet our current criteria.
What we can't fund

Click here for a list of the items we unfortunately can't fund
Grant Award Terms & Conditions

Full guidance on how to make sure your grant meets our T&C's, plus instructions for returning your receipts to us.
Addiction Support

Addiction is a common problem, but help is available. If addiction is causing your household financial difficulties, this page offers some guidance links to help.
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