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Our vision

Why we exist

We believe no fashion or textile family should struggle financially to meet their child's basic needs.  

Our mission

Children and parents are at the heart of everything we do.

  • We are here to listen and support families through the application process.
  • We offer a confidential and non-judgemental application process. From the first phone call to the last.
  • We work in partnership with employers to find the best way to promote FTCT to their staff.

At a time when my life went out of my control due to redundancy FTCT helped my family gain some breathing space. My girls are ecstatic about their new beds. Thank you so much!  

What we do

We provide financial grants for the children of UK fashion and textile employees. 

  • We offer one-off grants for essential items 
  • We offer ongoing grants for specialist support 
  • We always signpost families to other charities who could help you, if we can't 

If you are interested in applying for a grant for your child, please check this important information before you apply. 

Our values

We are:

·         Kind, caring and helpful from the first phone call to the last

·         Professional and responsive

·         Accessible, inclusive, warm and compassionate

·         Confidential in process  and non-judgemental

·         Transparent, with the necessary checks and balances in place

It’s our industry – let’s support each other, together.  

Ways to support us

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.

Published: 13th March, 2017

Updated: 23rd October, 2020

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    About our grants

    We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees who are struggling financially. Funding is available for children's essentials items, some household items and specialist items.

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Fashion & Textile Children's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (257136)

Registered office: The Space UK, 235 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7LE