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. Expand 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. Next: When we help If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles please contact our grants team for further advice.
Self employed? If you are self-employed or run your own fashion and textile business you can still apply. Expand 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.
Not sure? If you can't see your current or recent job listed here it doesn't mean you are not eligible to apply. Expand If you think your current or recent job is within fashion and textiles, but it's not listed here, the easiest thing to do is contact our grants team. We will be able to quickly answer your query. Please call the grants team on 0300 123 9002 *Our office is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Boiler e.g. boiler repairs or replacement boilers Expand Including: New boilers Boiler repairs Unfortunately we can't fund boilers or repairs to your boiler. But we can fund other essential items for your children, freeing up money for you to towards boilers and boiler repairs. Need help household bills or repairs? There are some other charities who might be able to help.
Home Repairs/Rennovations e.g. roof repairs and general redecoration Expand Sadly we can't fund any type of home repairs or renovations, including: Redecorating Roof repairs General repairs In general, we wouldn't fund DIY materials including paint or floor coverings. However if you feel there are exceptional circumstance why these items are needed, please contact our grants team to discuss on 0300 123 9002 before applying.
Other Items We Are Unable To Fund Other examples of what we can't fund Expand Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following: Carpeting and Flooring Travel costs to school or college Decorating materials Garden Furniture Toys and Christmas Presents Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys After school clubs and weekend activities Music and sport and leisure activities Medical Costs Legal Costs Sorry we are not able to help on this occasion, but there are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
What we can't fund Click here for a list of the items we unfortunately can't fund Expand Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following: Household ExpensesIncluding: Food or other groceries Household Bills Debt Repayments Supplementing Income Childcare SupportIncluding: Nursery fees Out of school clubs and weekend activities After school care Travel costs to school or college Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys Home Repairs or DecoratingIncluding: Boiler repairs or replacement boilers Carpeting and Flooring Decorating materials Garden Furniture Other costsIncluding: Medical Costs Legal Costs Toys and Christmas Presents Sorry we are not able to help with any of these items. There are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
What we can fund Funding is available for children’s essential items, including clothing, bedroom furniture and appliances. Expand Essential Children's Clothing Infant clothing and footwear (0-4yrs) Primary School Uniform, Clothing and Footwear Secondary school Uniform, Clothing and Footwear College Clothing and Footwear Weekend clothing for children Study Essentials Books and Course Equipment Laptop (for secondary school children, IF there is no other device in the house) Tablet (for primary school children, IF there is no other device in the house) Printer Children's Bedroom FurnitureIncluding: Chest of drawers Wardrobe Shelving or Bookcase Desk and chair (secondary school students only) Children's Bed and Mattress Bedding Cot and mattress Curtains or rugs for a child's bedroom (if you have none) Baby EssentialsIncluding: Highchair Car seat Safety Gate Pushchair Essential AppliancesIncluding: Fridge-freezer Chest freezer Washing machine Washer/Dryer Tumble Dryer Freezer Fridge Cooker Kettle Microwave Toaster Vacuum cleaner Essential FurnitureIncluding: Dining table and four chairs Cooking Utensils, Pots and Crockery Sofa/Seating Specialist EquipmentIncluding: Specialist Equipment Sensory and Specialist ItemsFind out more about our specialist equipment grants. TherapyFind out more about our therapy grantsCan't find the item you need listed here? Please check the list of items we can't fund to see if it is listed there. Still got a question, please mention it to the member of the grants team dealing with your application.
Types of employer From carpets to curtains, clothing to sofas, there are many types of employer covered by our trade criteria. Expand If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles please contact our grants team for further advice. Related About our grants
Qualifying Employers A full list of employers who currently qualify under our trade criteria. Expand If your employer is not on listed below and you believe it does meet our criteria, please get in touch. A A W HainsworthAccessorizeAdidas UKAdvanced Supply Chain GroupAfonwen LaundryAldi Stores LtdAlex BeggAlexonAlfred Brown LtdAllertons RacingAlma Holdings LtdApparel Brands LtdApricotArcadiaArgosAsdaASOSAxminster Carpets B B & MB & R TextilesBarbourBCR Global TextilesBeaconsfield Footwear LtdBealesBerensden UK Ltd - ElisBHS - British Home StoresBlue IncBMB MenswearBodenBonmarche'Boyes plcBritish Red CrossBurberryBurtonBute Fabrics Ltd C Calder Textiles LtdCamplings LinenCancer Research UKCath KidstonCeva LogisticChurch & CoClarksClean Linen & WorkwearClipper LogisticsClothes Aid Services LtdCoastCos ClothingCotton TradersCrew clothingCrystal Laundry ServicesCulimeta Saveguard D D P Dyers LtdD W Stevensons LtdD2 ClothingDavid Howard UK LtdDay Birger et MikkelsenDebenhamsDecathlonDecoraDecortex LimitedDee SetDevon Sun YarnsDew Bees LtdDFS LTDDHJ WeistersDirect GolfDorothy PerkinsDos MundosDP DyersDress2partyDune LondonDunelm E East Lifestyle LtdEazzee workwearEdinburgh Woollen MillElegant Curtains And Blinds LtdEvans F Fabric LandFashion Fabric Transprinters LtdFashion Fair LtdFatFace LtdFenwickFeridax 1957 LtdFinest Brands International LtdFishers Laundry Services LtdFlannelsFootasylumForever 21Forever New LTDFreemans Grattan HoldingsFrench ConnectionFresh LinenFTS Dyer G GapGerry WeberGreen Sheep Group LtdGridline Enterprises LtdGXO Logistics H H&MHarley of ScotlandHarris TweedHarrodsHarvey Nichols LondonHarvey’s of HalifaxHayley RichardsonHeath Park TradingHeathcoat Fabrics LimitedHerbert Parkinson LtdHermesHernoHLF GroupHome BargainsHouse of FraserHouse of HollandHugo Boss I IFG Drake LimitedIforce GroupIKEA J J E Beale PLCJackson’s Workwear RentalJaegerJames Dewhurst LtdJD SportJD WilliamsJigsawJJB SPORTSJoe BrownsJohn Lewis & PartnersJohnson Hotel LinenJoseph H Clissold & SonJoseph LtdJoules plcJulian Charles K Karen MillenKenneth MacKenzie LtdKids StuffKJ Transport LTDKurt Geiger L La SenzaLands' EndLaura AshleyLavish AliceLiberty LondonLincoln Laundry ltdLipsy LtdLK BennettLloyds ShoeLOUD Apparel LimitedLynx Fabrics Ltd M Macgregor & MacDuff Kilt MakersMarks & SpencerMarton MillsMaster DebonairMatalanMathilda Rose Bridal BoutiqueMaverix Supply CoMichael KorsMicronclean LaundriesMilletsMilliken Industrials LimitedMissguided LtdMonki (H&M group)Monsoon AccessorizeMorrisons PlcMoss BrosMothercareMountain WarehouseMy Made In England N N Brown GroupNairn Laundry LtdNet a PorterNew BalanceNew LookNext PlcNorwich Footwear LtdNutkids O OasisOdette DancewearOld Glory LtdOrvis CompanyOther (Please specify in the Other Employer box)Outerstuff EMEAOutfit P P & P clothingPantherellaPaper Moon BoutiquePaul SmithPavers ShoesPeacocksPhase EightPolarn O'PyretPoundlandPretty Angels Boutique LtdPretty Legs HoiseryPrimarkPure Collection Ltd Q Quiz ClothingQyoot Kulture R Ralph LaurenRegency Fashions LtdReiss LtdRiver IslandRobert Mackie of ScotlandRoop BoutiqueRunway Clothes S S.K.A TEXTILES LTDSainsburysSam Weller & Sons LTDSampling InternationalSassi HolfordSchuh LtdScottish Leather GroupSelect FashionSelfridgesShoe ZoneSoletraderSparkandsparkleSports DirectSR Graphics LtdSSS Fashions LtdSt Christopher's HospiceStephen Walters & SonsSue Ryder RetailSunsibilitySwiscot textiles T T J HughesT J HughesTapi CarpetsTarak RetailTed BakerTescoTextile Centre of Excellence (TCOE)Textiles DirectTFG HobbsThe Apparel CompanyThe Children’s SocietyThe Dune GroupThe HangerThe Juice CorporationThe RangeThe White CompanyTimpsonsTJX EuropeTK MaxxTM LewinTop Fashion Leic ltdTopShopTorque Logistics U Umbra Armoury V Vanners SilksVictoria's SecretsVisage GroupVivienne Westwood W W Brewin and Co LtdWaitrose and PartnersWallisWarehouseWhistlesWhite StuffWilkoWooltexWT Johnson’s Ltd X XPO Logistics Y Yours Clothing Z Z Hinchliffe and SonsZaraZee and Co