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  1. Our Story
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Our History

Our story

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

Published: 17th June, 2017

Updated: 19th June, 2025

Author: Jill Haines

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

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

Published: 16th June, 2017

Updated: 19th June, 2025

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  • Save Money with School Uniform Banks

    Save Money with School Uniform Banks

    School uniforms can be one of the biggest back-to-school expenses. Find out how school uniform banks can help families save money and discover FTCT's free School Uniform Bank Directory.

  • Back-to-School Budget Tips from Real Parents

    Back-to-School Budget Tips from Real Parents

    We've rounded up some of the budgeting tips we regularly hear from parents, alongside practical ideas to help make back-to-school shopping a little more manageable.

  • A Simple Back-to-School Checklist for Parents

    A Simple Back-to-School Checklist for Parents

    Our Back-to-School checklist is designed to help parents stay organised, plan ahead, and keep track of everything they may need before September.

  • Supporting Jitender's Family After Fire Damaged Their Home

    Supporting Jitender's Family After Fire Damaged Their Home

    After a fire broke out at their home, damaging many of the families belongings, Jitender reached out to the FTCT for support. Here, Jitender shares their story.

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  • 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.

  • Could I apply?

    Could I apply?

    We give grants to help parents and carers who work (or used to work) in the UK fashion and textile industry. Find out more about our criteria and application process.

  • Make an application enquiry

    Make an application enquiry

    Apply for a grant by completing our online enquiry form.

  • Back-to-School Grants

    Back-to-School Grants

    Our back-to-school grants fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.

  • Grants for disabled children

    Grants for disabled children

    If you're raising a disabled child, 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.

  • Qualifying Employers

    Qualifying Employers

    A full list of the fashion and textile employers which meet our trade criteria.

  • Enquiry Form Submitted

    Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.

  • Useful links

    Useful links

    If you can't apply to our charity or want extra support, here's a list of charities to try.

  • Supporting Documents Explained

    Supporting Documents Explained

    Find out more about the documents you need to provide when applying for a grant.

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