Our vision

We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

We’re the only organisation dedicated to supporting the children of people who work in the British fashion and textile industry.

Our grants have provided a lifeline for thousands of parents, changing the lives of children like, Theo and Tyler. Read their story.

Our mission

We provide financial grants to support the children of UK fashion and textile families. By funding the essential and specialist items children need, we strive to improve their wellbeing during challenging times.

Financial difficulties can hit anyone, at any time. An unexpected change in circumstances can suddenly make it impossible to provide the things that children really need. Our grants provide a lifeline; a one-off cash payment that doesn’t have to be paid back.

Our Core Values

We seek to embody our values across the Charity, which are:
• Caring: We are professional and responsive, delivering an efficient service to all
our stakeholders.
• Responsive: We are compassionate and supportive, offering an individual service
to meet the needs of all our stakeholders.
• Non-judgmental: We are transparent and inclusive to build trust and integrity with
all our stakeholders.

What parents say about us

"I honestly don’t know what I would have done without all your help, I can’t thank you enough! Even though financially we still are struggling, I know my children have clothes that fit them and brand new uniform to wear back to school in September, and my son can have a comfortable nights sleep!"

The fashion and textiles industry is a brighter, better place when every worker is safe from financial hardship.

Together, we can help to provide financial security for your team, and make sure that every child has the chance to thrive.

Get Involved

There are a number of ways you can support us. From volunteering to fundraising, making a one off donation to corporate sponsorship.

We are truly grateful for any support you can give to our charity.

Latest

Join the UKFT x FTCT Winter Prize Draw to Support Families in Need

The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT), in collaboration with UKFT have launched a Winter Prize Draw to support vulnerable families within our industry.
A cosy cot bed and car seat for Olivia

Ula works for The Dune Group and was struggling as a single mum with no family support. After hearing about FTCT from a friend, she decided to apply for help with a car seat and cot bed for her daughter Oliva (1).
Boden Christmas Fayre
ACS Countdown to Christmas 🎄

ACS are delighted to be supporting the FTCT Winter Fundraising appeal after we were able to raise money for their School Uniform Campaign earlier this year. We are excited to be able to have the opportunity to do so again, so that every child has the opportunity to have the festive season they deserve.

Our Trustees

We are fortunate to have the generous support of our Trustees who give their time voluntarily to govern the charity.
Impact statistics

Showing our impact is essential. It informs our volunteers, supporters and families about the effectiveness of our work.
Work with us

The industry landscape is changing and our work is more relevant than ever. We can help the children of colleagues across the industry, but rely on employers to tell staff about our grants.
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.