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Volunteer Stories

Ask a Drapers Volunteer

Find out what it's like to be a volunteer with us at the Drapers Awards in this special video. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Nicole's Story

Nicole's Story

Nicole is a content creator and regularly volunteers her skills to support our charity. Here she talks about her experience and hopes to inspire others. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2017

Updated: 11th January, 2023

Author: Jill Haines

Kamilla's Story

Kamilla's Story

Volunteers like Kamilla have helped to raise not only funds, but awareness too when giving their time to support the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT). Read more

Published: 16th May, 2017

Updated: 26th May, 2023

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Lucy's Story

Lucy's Story

We caught up with one of our volunteers, Lucy Thompson, a 21-year-old London-based luxury client concierge at Cudoni, to find out more about her volunteering experience with FTCT. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2016

Updated: 22nd February, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

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  • Join the UKFT x FTCT Winter Prize Draw to Support Families in Need

    Join the UKFT x FTCT Winter Prize Draw to Support Families in Need

    The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT), in collaboration with UKFT have launched a Winter Prize Draw to support vulnerable families within our industry.

  • A cosy cot bed and car seat for Olivia

    A cosy cot bed and car seat for Olivia

    Ula works for The Dune Group and was struggling as a single mum with no family support. After hearing about FTCT from a friend, she decided to apply for help with a car seat and cot bed for her daughter Oliva (1).

  • Boden Christmas Fayre

    Boden Christmas Fayre

  • ACS Countdown to Christmas 🎄

    ACS Countdown to Christmas 🎄

    ACS are delighted to be supporting the FTCT Winter Fundraising appeal after we were able to raise money for their School Uniform Campaign earlier this year. We are excited to be able to have the opportunity to do so again, so that every child has the opportunity to have the festive season they deserve.

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  • About our grants

    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.

  • Funding for school uniform

    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.

  • 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.

  • Make an enquiry

    Make an enquiry

    Apply for a grant by completing our online enquiry form.

  • 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.

  • Grants for essential appliances

    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

    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

    What we fund

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

  • When we help

    When we help

    Our grants are here to support families who are struggling financially and can't afford to buy essential items for their children.

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