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Alison, Olivia and Ben

Handbag designer Alison found us via our sister charity Turn2Us when her son’s complex health needs put huge pressure on her family’s household budget
Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust announce exciting charity partnership with laundry company Linen Connect

The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) is delighted to announce a brand new charity partnership with the Commercial laundry business Linen Connect, part of the Swiscot Group – run by renowned entrepreneur Vikas Shah MBE.
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On Top of The World: I'm back from climbing Kilimanjaro!

FTCT Director Anna Pangbourne talks about her recent fundraising trip to Africa's tallest mountain

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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
Application process

Don’t worry if you are feeling nervous or apprehensive about applying. We’re a small and friendly team, so you won’t need to explain your situation lots of times to different people. Our grants team will work with you on your application and help with queries along the way.
White goods

Essential appliances for your home
Study essentials

Items your child needs for school or college

Anna is climbing Kilimanjaro!

My name's Anna and I'm the Director of the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust. I'm climbing Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, in February to raise money for the hundreds of families who turn to use for help every year. Read more

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