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Little Mistress Partnership

Like getting money for free when you shop? Want to support our work? Well now you can do both with the help of Little Mistress and cash back app Kindred.
Supporting families during the pandemic

As the country eases out of lockdown we are reflecting on the impact our grants have had on UK children in fashion and textile families.
Chloe's walk raises £600 to help fashion and textile families.

A special post featuring fundraiser Chloe who, with her friends and family, raised £600 or our charity through a sponsored walk.
How a flexible team structure meant we could help more families.

The second in our series of blog posts to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, our Chief Executive Anna Pangbourne talks about how a flexible team structure meant we could help more families during the pandemic.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Essential clothing

Clothing for the year ahead
Children’s bedroom furniture

Essential furniture for your child’s bedroom
White goods

Essential appliances for your home
Study essentials

Items your child needs for school or college
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.