Our history

Our story

The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust is a small charity with a long history of providing financial support to families in the UK fashion and textile industry. Read more

Our Patron

We are honoured to have received Royal patronage throughout the charity's 165 year history. Read more

Charles Dickens

We are very proud to say that Charles Dickens was our Chairman of Appeal between 1856-1857. Read more

Celebrating 160 years of supporting families

In June 2016, Lord Stone of Blackheath hosted an evening reception at The House of Lords celebrating over 160 years of FTCT's work. Read more

Latest

Drapers Livery Company

The Drapers Livery Company kindly donated £10,000 to our charity in May 2020.

Bruce McLaren: Fundraiser and Supporter

Over the last 6 years Bruce McLaren has donated to and fundraised for our charity, raising over £900 to support our charity's work.

Mairead applied for one or grants after she was made redundant from her role at the fashion retailer Warehouse. With her son Jed outgrowing all his clothes and soon needing new school uniform, find out how their grant helped.

Dessislava, Richard and Matthew

Dessislava works for high street retailer, The White Company. After being furloughed for a number of months, Dessislava decided to apply for an FTCT grant towards the cost of school uniform for her son’s .

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

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

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

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

Children’s bedroom furniture

Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom

White goods

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.