Volunteer

Volunteering opportunities

Love fashion? Want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Then FTCT needs your help. Read more

How volunteers help FTCT

From our wonderful Trustees, to our fabulous fundraisers the difference volunteers make to the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) is immeasurable. Read more

Volunteer stories

Volunteers like Kamilla have help to raise not only funds, but awareness too when giving their time to support the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT). Read more

Why volunteer

Aside from the benefits for our charity, there are plenty of good reasons you should volunteer for FTCT. Here’s eight to get you inspired. Read more

Latest

As the temperature starts to drop, the need for a warm winter coat, shoes and other clothing can become a priority for most parents. For parents struggling with debt or financial issues, this can be an expense which many find challenging.

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.

Stephanie, Jacob and Benji

Stephanie is Mum to Jacob (7) and Benji (5). She first came into contact with FTCT after she had to give up work with the fashion retailer NEXT, to care for Benjamin who has a rare genetic condition.

Grants for Karen Millen and Coast employees

If you are a parent whose employment is being affected by the changes at Karen Millen, you could apply for one of our grants.

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.