We're excited to announce our partnership with Pure London x JATC, dedicated to empowering and supporting families in the fashion and textile industry. Read more
We are excited to share that FTCT is partnering with UKFT on their upcoming webinar "Promoting Financial Wellness in Your Workplace," on May 7th, 2024. Read more
Ralph Lauren staff and their families were treated to an Easter fund day, with raffle proceeds going to support FTCT grants. Read more
When Karolina reached out to us seeking assistance for her son Oskar we were glad to offer our support. Here, Karolina shares her story to encourage other parents working in fashion or textile to apply. Read more
Yesterday evening marked a memorable milestone for us at FTCT as we were honoured to be selected as the charity for the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards for a second year running. Read more
After a life altering illness struck her husband Mohammed, Mum Shabana reached out to us for help. Here Shabana shares their experience of applying for a grant. Read more
Charmaine, Boden's People Operations Manager, is using her skills as a yoga teacher to lead a unique fundraiser for FTCT, and the results are inspiring. Read more
As FTCT is the only charity supporting the children of people working in the UK fashion and textile industry, we are proud to highlight this momentous occasion. Read more
Throughout the week, we've been sharing tips and resources on our social media to support Children's Mental Health Week Here's a snapshot of what we shared. Read more
As a charity devoted to enhancing the well-being of children in the UK, we firmly believe that every child deserves access to essential mental health resources and support the CMHW2024 theme, 'My Voice Matters'. Read more
Last week, we welcomed four new members to our Board of Trustees. Find out more about our new recruits and what's motivated them to join our board. Read more
It is widely known that Charles Dickens was a novelist, who addressed social issues in his fiction. But did you know that he was also one of our trustees? Read more
We are thrilled to announce our first ever Winter campaign raised a whopping £19,000 to help keep financially vulnerable children warm. Read more
On Friday 8th December, a group of representatives from FTCT attended Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales Carol Concert. Read more
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT), in collaboration with UKFT have launched a Winter Prize Draw to support vulnerable families within our industry. Read more
Recently, FTCT were able to fund a second grant to help with Susanne's additional physiotherapy sessions, and we are delighted to share with you an update on her progress. Read more
Guests who took part in our raffle at the Drapers Independents Awards helped to raise £8,300. Here's what this could help us to fund. Read more
What do the Crimea War, Fox’s Biscuits and pillar boxes all have in common with the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust? Well, they all came to prominence in 1853, the same year a group of merchant tailors founded our charity. Read more
Guests who took part in our raffle at the Drapers Independents Awards helped to raise £2,600. Here's what this could help us to fund. Read more
We are delighted to be partnering with fashion accessories brand Just Hype, to offer free back to school bags for our grant families with children aged 8-16yrs. Read more
Last month, the FTCT team got together to mark a new financial year, and also the beginning of the Trust’s 170th year! Read more
On Friday 4th August, ACS Clothing held their own school uniform fundraiser, to boost our recent appeal. Read more
On Wednesday 19th July UKFT hosted their Summer Reception and invited us to host a raffle as their chosen charity. Read more
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