What we can't fund

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following:

Household Expenses
Including:
- Food or other groceries
- Household Bills
- Debt Repayments
- Supplementing Income
Childcare Support
Including:
- Nursery fees
- Out of school clubs and weekend activities
- After school care
- Travel costs to school or college
- Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys
Home Repairs or Decorating
Including:
- Boiler repairs or replacement boilers
- Carpeting and Flooring
- Decorating materials
- Garden Furniture
Other costs
Including:
- Medical Costs
- Legal Costs
- Toys and Christmas Presents

Sorry we are not able to help with any of these items. There are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

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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.
Supporting Evidence Explained

You will need to send us evidence to support your application. Please refer to this page to understand what we need and how it needs to look.
How to download a bank statement

If you're not sure how to download a PDF bank statement, check this page for instructions from your account provider.
Self Employed Applicants

If you are self employed, you will need to send us some evidence of your work and business to support your application. Use this page to find out what is needed.
Applying Again?

If you have previously received an FTCT grant, you will need to wait at least 12 months since your last grant awarded and demonstrate how you meet our current criteria.
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.
What we can fund

Funding is available for children’s essential items, including clothing, bedroom furniture and appliances.
Grant Award Terms & Conditions

Full guidance on how to make sure your grant meets our T&C's, plus instructions for returning your receipts to us.
Addiction Support

Addiction is a common problem, but help is available. If addiction is causing your household financial difficulties, this page offers some guidance links to help.
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.