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Promote FTCT at work

Promote FTCT at work

We can help colleagues with children across the industry, but rely on employers to tell staff about our grants. Here's how you can get started. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Refer a family

Refer a family

If you know a family who might be eligible for an FTCT grant, find out how to refer them to our charity. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

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Fundraise for FTCT

Fundraise for FTCT

From bake sales to fun runs, fundraising for FTCT is a great way to introduce your staff to our charity and the support our grants can give. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Textile Recycling Association and Clothes Aid

Textile Recycling Association and Clothes Aid

Our charity has been working with the Textile Recycling Association since 2020. Through the promotion of our grants to member companies, we are delighted to have already supported families in the sector, including a family at Clothes Aid. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Industry Story: Beth Rochford from M&S HR

Industry Story: Beth Rochford from M&S HR

Colleague Wellbeing is a big priority for M&S and we are delighted to have recently been profiled as part of their Healthy Finances Week. Read more and watch the interview. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Industry story: Steven Pearce from Jackson's Workwear

Industry story: Steven Pearce from Jackson's Workwear

Steve is Operations Manager at Jacksons Workwear, a customised workwear rental company based in Lincoln. Steve has been referring staff to FTCT since early 2019. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Industry Story: Wendy Sanders, Land's End

Industry Story: Wendy Sanders, Land's End

“FTCT is a really positive service to give to your employees and it’s free, both to the company and to your people.” Read Wendy's Story. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

Industry Story: Glyn Davies, John Lewis & Partners

Industry Story: Glyn Davies, John Lewis & Partners

“Working with this charity is absolutely the right thing to do. Don’t underestimate the enormity this help could make to your employee’s lives.” Read Glyn's story. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2019

Updated: 2nd February, 2021

Author: Jill Haines

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  • Promote FTCT at work

    Promote FTCT at work

    We can help colleagues with children across the industry, but rely on employers to tell staff about our grants. Here's how you can get started.

  • Getting your employment history from HMRC

    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.

  • Helping Sam and Mick’s boys when Covid struck

    Helping Sam and Mick’s boys when Covid struck

    When her Sam needed help to buy clothes and bedding for their boys, she used her job at Tesco to apply for a grant.

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

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

    By funding essentials like clothing, bedroom furniture and appliances, our grants make a huge difference to children's lives.

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  • About our grants

    About our grants

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

  • Funding for school uniform

    Funding for school uniform

    Our grants can fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.

  • Grants for children with disability or additional needs

    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.

  • Make an enquiry

    Make an enquiry

    The first step to applying for a grant is to complete our online enquiry form. Please make sure you have read and understood our criteria before completing the form.

  • Grants for single parent families

    Grants for single parent families

    Information on who can apply for our grants and how they can help single parent families, employed in the UK fashion and textile industry.

  • I have worked for 1 year or more in fashion and textiles

    I have worked for 1 year or more in fashion and textiles

    This includes jobs in retail, manufacture, design, distribution and head office for any UK fashion, textile, soft furnishings, interiors or footwear companies.

  • Enquiry Form Submitted

    Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.

  • Grants for essential appliances

    Grants for essential appliances

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

  • What we fund

    What we fund

    Here is a full list of items our grants can fund for your child, including clothing, bedroom furniture and white goods for the home.

  • Apply for a grant

    Apply for a grant

    If you're a parent working in the UK fashion and textile industry you might be eligible for a grant for your child.

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

Drapers x FTCT Covid-19 Appeal

As we have all witnessed recently, circumstances can suddenly arise and leave any of us financially vulnerable. That’s when our grants can step in and make sure children don’t have to live without the things they need to grow and thrive. Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 23rd April, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

Comments: 1

Help for Primark Staff

Help for Primark Staff

Grants for Primark staff with children aged 0-18 years. Parent and carers who work at Primark and are facing financial difficulty can apply. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2022

Updated: 9th February, 2022

Author: Jill Haines

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