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How a flexible team structure meant we could help more families.

The second in our series of blog posts to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, our Chief Executive Anna Pangbourne talks about how a flexible team structure meant we could help more families during the pandemic.
Pavers Foundation donate £7,500 to Drapers X FTCT Covid Appeal

Leading shoe retailer Pavers’ charitable trust, Pavers Foundation, has donated £7,500 to the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT).
New Recipes for Retail Online Training Course Supports FTCT

Veteran retailer, John Hoerner will be donating 20% of fees from his new Recipes in Retail course to support our grants programme.
Podcast: Digital-first means people-first

FTCT's Chief Executive Anna Pangbourne and Marcomms Manager Jill Haines were interviewed for the Charity Digital podcast, to discuss the process of digital transformation.

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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

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.
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.