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

Grants for College Essentials

Our grants can help families who are struggling to afford the cost of sixth form or vocational college clothing and equipment for teenagers aged up to 18 years.

John Hoerner- Recipes For Retail

As a lifelong retailer, John has chosen to raise funds for FTCT through his brand new video series “How to Sell – Recipes for Retail” based on his book of the same name.

Redundancy grants

If you are a parent facing redundancy from a fashion or textile company, our grants can help bridge the gap and make sure your children have the essentials they need.

Monty & Co donates £600 to our Covid appeal

British childrenswear brand Monty & Co has donated over £600 to our Drapers x FTCT Covid Appeal.

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.