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

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week, a time for us to focus on the mental wellbeing of our friends, families and, of course, ourselves. In our busy, stressful lives, children can get caught up in the pressure.

Superhero run with sunshine and glitter

Sunday's Do It For Charity's super hero fun run saw Team FTCT join thousands of Supermen and Wonder Women run, jog and walk 5k or 10k - all in aid of charitable causes.

Superhero Fun Run 2018

Our fabulous caped crusaders - Sophie and Tasha - are raising funds for FTCT this weekend at a superhero family fun-run around Regent’s Park!

Superhero Fun Run 2018

Introducing our very own super hero runners for Do it for Charity's Super Hero Fun Run on Sunday 13 May around Regent's Park. Find out how you can support them.

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.

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.

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.

Essential clothing

Clothing for the year ahead

Children’s bedroom furniture

Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom

Heidi's Marathon Run

Taking part in the London marathon will not only be my first event in raising money for a good cause, but it will be a new experience in running for me and I'm sure there won't be a mile that passes where I'm not thinking about the difference I will be making for FTCT.

White goods

Essential appliances for your home

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Application process

Don’t worry if you are feeling nervous or apprehensive about applying. We’re a small and friendly team, so you won’t need to explain your situation lots of times to different people. Our grants team will work with you on your application and help with queries along the way.