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Volunteering opportunities

Love fashion? Want to make a difference to the lives of young people? Then FTCT needs your help.
Drapers Independent Awards

This prestigious lunchtime awards ceremony will celebrate the UK and Ireland’s most innovative fashion independent retailers – and we need volunteers.
Rachel Bowman from Hobbs raises £7,000 at London Marathon!

Read how Rachel stepped in to raise money for us for the second time
Volunteers needed for Drapers Digital Awards

An excellent opportunity for you to volunteer at the Drapers Digital Awards on 15 May 2019. All the information you need to know is right here!

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Enquiry Form Submitted

Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.
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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Volunteers needed for Drapers Digital Awards

An excellent opportunity for you to volunteer at the Drapers Digital Awards on 15 May 2019. All the information you need to know is right here! Read more