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  2. Do you work in fashion and textiles?

Do you work in fashion and textiles?

The fashion and textiles industry includes is any UK business which designs, sells, manufactures, services or distributes  clothing, footwear, soft furnishings or fabrics.

Our trade criteria

To apply:

  • You must work or have previously worked in the UK fashion and textile industry for at least one year, within the last nine years
  • This work must have been paid
  • Sole traders, self employed or sub contracted staff might also be able to apply
  • Your children must be aged between 0-18 years

Not sure what we mean by fashion and textiles? Take a look at the lists below to see if any describe your recent employers.

Top 10 businesses

We can accept applications from employees working in any aspect of UK fashion and textiles, from clothing to textiles, interiors to costumes. Here's some examples.

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  • Clothes shop

  • Clothes manufacturer

  • Fashion company

  • Textile manufacturer

  • Supermarket which sells clothing

  • Interior textile company

  • Laundry services

  • Footwear company

  • Haberdashers

  • Bridalwear shop

If you have worked in one of these businesses for 1+ years within the last 9 years you could apply for a grant for your child, if you are struggling financially. Click on the link below to find out more. 

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If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles please contact our grants team for further advice.

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2019

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Top 10 job titles

We can accept applications from employees working in any aspect of UK fashion and textiles, from head office to shop floor, factory to warehouse. Here's some examples.

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  • Sales assistant

  • Ecommerce manager
  • Seamstress

  • Accounts assistant

  • Warehouse manager

  • Weaver

  • Helpline operator

  • Designer

  • Visual merchandiser

  • Interior designer

If you have worked in one of these jobs for 1+ years within the last 9 years you could apply for a grant for your child, if you are struggling financially. Click on the link below to find out when we would help. 

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If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles please contact our grants team for further advice.

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2019

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Self employed?

If you are self-employed or run your own fashion and textile business you can still apply.

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We advise any self-employed parents to contact our grants team before filling in an online enquiry form. We may require further information from you to confirm your self-employment status.

Please call the grants team on 0300 123 9002 

*Our office is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

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Published: 3rd August, 2017

Updated: 25th October, 2017

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  • About our grants

    About our grants

    We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees who are struggling financially. Funding is available for children's essentials items, some household items and specialist items.

  • Grants for children with disability or additional needs

    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.

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    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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Fashion & Textile Children's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (257136)

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