Study essentials

Including:

School uniform; including shoes, bag and PE kit
Study materials; books, pens
Standard fixed contribution towards a laptop for children aged (14-18 yrs)
Winter coat
College clothing including shoes and a winter coat
Contribution towards essential course materials

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Other Items We Are Unable To Fund

Other examples of what we can't fund
Specialist items, equipment and therapy

Toys and equipment for a child with additional needs
Mobility equipment

Equipment or support costs for a child with additional needs
White goods

Essential appliances for your home
Children’s bedroom furniture

Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom
Essential clothing

Clothing for the year ahead

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Could I apply?

We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees who are struggling financially. Find out more about our criteria and application process.
Getting your employment history from HMRC

If you no longer have payslips from your old employer, you can get proof directly from HMRC. Here's tips for getting that information.
Funding for school uniform

A school uniform grant can fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.
Make an application enquiry

Apply for a grant by completing our online enquiry form.
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.
Grants for essential appliances

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

If you haven't worked in the UK fashion and textile industry in the last 9 years, we unfortunately won't be the right charity for your family. But there are some others you could try.
What we fund

Find out what we fund and also what we can't fund.
Essential Items

Our grants fund a proper bed to sleep in, a working cooker for hot meals, a working washing machine for clean clothes or a school uniform that fits.