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Gymshark restructure and how our grants could help

Gymshark restructure and how our grants could help

More than 120 jobs could be at risk as sportswear brand announces a restructure. Here's how our grants could help staff whose jobs are at risk. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Christmas Press Coverage: The Guardian and The Sun

Christmas Press Coverage: The Guardian and The Sun

FTCT had two pieces of national press coverage during the festive break, with features in both The Guardian and The Sun. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Unique retail event supports FTCT with download donation

Unique retail event supports FTCT with download donation

Our brilliant partners at ROI were recently lucky enough to interview retail legend Richard Hyman and are offering the chance to view this unique conversation in exchange for a £5 donation to our charity. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Drapers Awards Raise £3,800 for FTCT

Drapers Awards Raise £3,800 for FTCT

We were delighted to be back at the Drapers Awards and with the help of generous donations we raised over £3,800 to support our grants. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Support available to top up Universal Credit

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. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

FTCT is chosen charity for the 2021 Drapers Award Ceremonies

FTCT is chosen charity for the 2021 Drapers Award Ceremonies

We have been named chosen charity for the Drapers Awards Ceremonies which will take place later this year, celebrating all things fashion retail. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Supporting families during the pandemic

Supporting families during the pandemic

As the country eases out of lockdown we are reflecting on the impact our grants have had on UK children in fashion and textile families. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Chloe's walk raises £600 to help fashion and textile families.

Chloe's walk raises £600 to help fashion and textile families.

A special post featuring fundraiser Chloe who, with her friends and family, raised £600 or our charity through a sponsored walk. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 28th April, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

How a flexible team structure meant we could help more families.

How a flexible team structure meant we could help more families.

The second in our series of blog posts to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, our Chief Executive Anna Pangbourne talks about how a flexible team structure meant we could help more families during the pandemic. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Pavers Foundation donate £7,500 to Drapers X FTCT Covid Appeal

Pavers Foundation donate £7,500 to Drapers X FTCT Covid Appeal

Leading shoe retailer Pavers’ charitable trust, Pavers Foundation, has donated £7,500 to the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT). Read more

Published: 13th April, 2021

Updated: 22nd June, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Out of the office: Homeworking One Year On

Out of the office: Homeworking One Year On

In a series of blog posts to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, our Chief Executive Anna talks about the lasting and positive changes homeworking have brought to the charity. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2021

Updated: 23rd March, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

New fundraising partnership with Prevayl

New fundraising partnership with Prevayl

We are delighted to announce a new fundraising partnership with Prevayl, the connected clothing and performance wear brand. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

A donation from Great Grandmother Lucy's sewing machine

A donation from Great Grandmother Lucy's sewing machine

Donating proceeds from the sale of household goods is a brilliant way to support our charity. That’s exactly what one donor did, when the time came to sell her Great Grandmother’s old sewing machine. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Help for Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group Staff

Help for Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group Staff

Our grants can help parents and carers facing redundancy from Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group which owns the brands Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2020

Updated: 20th November, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Richmond Fashion Festival is fundraising for FTCT

Richmond Fashion Festival is fundraising for FTCT

We are delighted to be chosen charity for the Richmond Fashion Festival, an online event which will be raising funds for our charity. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2020

Updated: 23rd October, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Spotlight on Kinship Care

Spotlight on Kinship Care

We are taking part in #KinshipCareWeek (5th-11th October) to highlight how our grants can help fashion and textile staff who are raising the children of family or friends. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Monty & Co donates £600 to our Covid appeal

Monty & Co donates £600 to our Covid appeal

British childrenswear brand Monty & Co has donated over £600 to our Drapers x FTCT Covid Appeal. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Alice Made This launches exclusive collection in aid of FTCT

Alice Made This launches exclusive collection in aid of FTCT

Precision jewellery brand Alice Made This has launched a limited-edition  Butterfly Collection in aid of our charity and The Cavell Nurses Trust. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Featured on the ITV news

Featured on the ITV news

FTCT's Director Anna was interviewed for the ITV evening news on Tuesday 23rd January 2020. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Updated: 30th January, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Grants for Beales Employees

Grants for Beales Employees

If you are a parent or carer facing redundancy from Beales department stores, our charity could help you family during this difficult time. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2020

Updated: 4th July, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

National press coverage for FTCT

National press coverage for FTCT

This Christmas, our charity received national UK press coverage from both The Guardian and The Independent. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2020

Updated: 30th January, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Drapers Awards guests raise £17,000 for our charity

Drapers Awards guests raise £17,000 for our charity

The guests at fashion retails most prestigious awards helped to raise a whopping £17,000 for our charity, making a huge difference to the UK families we support. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2019

Author: Jill Haines

White Stuff Head Office Roles at Risk

White Stuff Head Office Roles at Risk

We urge any parents or carers affected by the changes, to see if our grants could help during this time. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 4th July, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

Grants for Mamas & Papas employees

Grants for Mamas & Papas employees

If you are a parent or carer and you are facing redundancy from Mamas & Papas, our grants could help to cover the cost of essential items for your children. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2019

Updated: 4th July, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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  • Promote FTCT at work

    Promote FTCT at work

    We can help colleagues with children across the industry, but rely on employers to tell staff about our grants. Here's how you can get started.

  • Getting your employment history from HMRC

    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.

  • Helping Sam and Mick’s boys when Covid struck

    Helping Sam and Mick’s boys when Covid struck

    When her Sam needed help to buy clothes and bedding for their boys, she used her job at Tesco to apply for a grant.

  • We believe no fashion or textile family should struggle to meet their child's basic needs.

    We believe no fashion or textile family should struggle to meet their child's basic needs.

    By funding essentials like clothing, bedroom furniture and appliances, our grants make a huge difference to children's lives.

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  • About our grants

    About our grants

    We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees. Funding is available for children's essentials items, some household items and specialist items.

  • Grants for children with disability or additional needs

    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.

  • Funding for school uniform

    Funding for school uniform

    Our grants can fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.

  • Make an enquiry

    Make an enquiry

    The first step to applying for a grant is to complete our online enquiry form. Please make sure you have read and understood our criteria before completing the form.

  • Grants for single parent families

    Grants for single parent families

    Information on who can apply for our grants and how they can help single parent families, employed in the UK fashion and textile industry.

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

    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.

  • Enquiry Form Submitted

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

  • Grants for essential appliances

    Grants for essential appliances

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

  • Apply for a grant

    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.

  • What we fund

    What we fund

    Here is a full list of items our grants can fund for your child, including clothing, bedroom furniture and white goods for the home.

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

As we have all witnessed recently, circumstances can suddenly arise and leave any of us financially vulnerable. That’s when our grants can step in and make sure children don’t have to live without the things they need to grow and thrive. Read more

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Published: 23rd April, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

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Help for Primark Staff

Help for Primark Staff

Grants for Primark staff with children aged 0-18 years. Parent and carers who work at Primark and are facing financial difficulty can apply. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2022

Updated: 9th February, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

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