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Industry story: Steven Pearce from Jackson's Workwear

Industry story: Steven Pearce from Jackson's Workwear

Steve is Operations Manager at Jacksons Workwear, a customised workwear rental company based in Lincoln. Steve has been referring staff to FTCT since early 2019. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Author: Jill Haines

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Industry Story: Wendy Sanders, Land's End

Industry Story: Wendy Sanders, Land's End

“FTCT is a really positive service to give to your employees and it’s free, both to the company and to your people.” Read Wendy's Story. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Author: Jill Haines

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Industry Story: Glyn Davies, John Lewis & Partners

Industry Story: Glyn Davies, John Lewis & Partners

“Working with this charity is absolutely the right thing to do. Don’t underestimate the enormity this help could make to your employee’s lives.” Read Glyn's story. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2019

Updated: 11th October, 2019

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. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2017

Updated: 1st November, 2017

Author: Jill Haines

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Fundraise for FTCT

Fundraise for FTCT

From bake sales to fun runs, fundraising for FTCT is a great way to introduce your staff to our charity and the support our grants can give. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2017

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

Author: Jill Haines

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Refer a family

Refer a family

If you know a family who might be eligible for an FTCT grant, find out how to refer them to our charity. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2017

Updated: 19th June, 2020

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  • Help for Jaeger staff

    Help for Jaeger staff

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What we can't fund

    Expand this tab to see a list of the items we can't fund

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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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  • 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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