Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal resources

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

Even though lockdown has ended, the pandemic will continue to have far reaching consequences with many families feeling the financial impact of reduced income in the months ahead. We will continue to be here to help.

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Support available to top up Universal Credit

With the £20 cut to Universal Credit taking affect this week, we put together a list of places to find financial help for your family.
Redundancy Grants

If you are a parent facing redundancy from a fashion or textile company our grants can help to bridge the gap and make sure your children have the essentials they need.
Tips for dealing with debt and bills

This page includes links and and tips for anyone looking for help with problem debt and bills.
Drapers Independents Raises £1,100 for FTCT

We were delighted to be back at the Drapers Independent Awards and with the help of generous donations we raised over £1,100 to support our grants.

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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

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.
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.
Funding for school uniform

Our grants can help to provide funding for study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit 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.
Make an enquiry

The first step to applying for a grant is to complete our online enquiry form. Please make sure you have read and understood our criteria before completing the form.
Enquiry Form Submitted

Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.
Grants for single parent families

Information on who can apply for our grants and how they can help single parent families, employed in the UK fashion and textile industry.
Essential clothing

Clothing for the year ahead
Grants for essential appliances

Our grants can provide funding for white goods and other essential household items.

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

Even though lockdown has ended, the pandemic will continue to have far reaching consequences with many families feeling the financial impact of reduced income in the months ahead. We will continue to be here to help. Read more

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