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What we fund

Essential Items

Essential Items

Our grants fund a proper bed to sleep in, a working cooker for hot meals, a working washing machine for clean clothes or a school uniform that fits. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2017

Updated: 7th April, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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Rehousing Grants

Rehousing Grants

Grants for families who have recently been rehoused and need help with set up costs for items including white goods and children's bedroom furniture. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 7th April, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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  • What we fund
  • About Our Grants
Grants for when a parent is ill

Grants for when a parent is ill

Grants for families when a parent or carer is suffering from a long term physical or mental health condition. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2017

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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  • About Our Grants
Kinship Care Grants

Kinship Care Grants

Helping families who are raising children of relatives or friends, by funding essential children's clothing and bedroom furniture as well as supporting with ongoing health and wellbeing needs. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2017

Updated: 4th October, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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  • About Our Grants
Therapy Grants

Therapy Grants

Grants to provide funding for therapy, for children with additional learning , emotional or health needs. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2016

Updated: 30th January, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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  • About Our Grants
Specialist Equipment Grants

Specialist Equipment Grants

Grants to provide specialist equipment for for children with complex health needs and conditions. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2016

Updated: 1st November, 2019

Author: Jill Haines

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  • About Our Grants
  • Grants for disability or additional needs
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    The Prevayl team are taking up the Tough Mudder challenge in aid of FTCT. Please sponsor them here and your money will go towards helping UK children get the essential items they need.

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  • 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.

  • About our grants

    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

    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

    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

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    Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom

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    Essential appliances for your home

  • Study essentials

    Items your child needs for school or college

  • Meet the team

    Our charity has a small, friendly team of seven. We give financial help to hundreds of families every year. It’s our job and it’s why the charity exists.

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