What we can fund Expand Essential Children's Clothing Infant clothing and footwear (0-4yrs) Primary School Uniform, Clothing and Footwear Secondary school Uniform, Clothing and Footwear College Clothing and Footwear Weekend clothing for children Study Essentials Books and Course Equipment Laptop (for secondary school children, IF there is no other device in the house) Tablet (for primary school children, IF there is no other device in the house) Printer Children's Bedroom FurnitureIncluding: Chest of drawers Wardrobe Shelving or Bookcase Desk and chair (secondary school students only) Children's Bed and Mattress Bedding Cot and mattress Curtains or rugs for a child's bedroom (if you have none) Baby EssentialsIncluding: Highchair Car seat Safety Gate Pushchair Essential AppliancesIncluding: Fridge-freezer Chest freezer Washing machine Washer/Dryer Tumble Dryer Freezer Fridge Cooker Kettle Microwave Toaster Vacuum cleaner Essential FurnitureIncluding: Dining table and four chairs Cooking Utensils, Pots and Crockery Sofa/Seating Specialist EquipmentIncluding: Specialist Equipment Sensory and Specialist ItemsFind out more about our specialist equipment grants. TherapyFind out more about our therapy grantsCan't find the item you need listed here? Please check the list of items we can't fund to see if it is listed there. Still got a question, please mention it to the member of the grants team dealing with your application.
What we can't fund Expand Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide funding for the following: Household ExpensesIncluding: Food or other groceries Household Bills Debt Repayments Supplementing Income Childcare SupportIncluding: Nursery fees Out of school clubs and weekend activities After school care Travel costs to school or college Family holidays/ day trips/ school journeys Home Repairs or DecoratingIncluding: Boiler repairs or replacement boilers Carpeting and Flooring Decorating materials Garden Furniture Other costsIncluding: Medical Costs Legal Costs Toys and Christmas Presents Sorry we are not able to help with any of these items. There are a number of other charities who may be able to offer assistance, like Turn2Us: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
How long will the process take? Expand The whole process, from completing the enquiry form to receiving a decision usually takes about 4 weeks, but it depends on you returning all the documents needed to support your application. Tip: Gather your supporting evidence BEFORE you apply Use this page to find out more about our application process
Is my employer eligible? Expand To apply, your employer (or recent employer) must be a fashion, clothing, textile related business. The easiest way to see if your employer's eligible is to use this qualifying employer list.
How do I provide supporting evidence? Expand When applying for an FTCT grant, you will need to send us evidence to support your application. This video guides you through the documents you need to provide as part of your application and how to upload them to the application form. More guidance on supporting documents
How can I show employment history? Expand Please send us one of the below combinations of employment documents: Two payslips, dated at least one year apartOR Two P60'sOR Download your employment proof from HMRCOR P45 (if made redundant or left a job) AND one payslip OR P60, both dated 12 months apartPLUS one current payslip for you and your partner, if they are living with you and working. TIP: Please make sure all documents clearly show your name, your employer’s details, amount, and date, as shown in the pictures below. If you no longer have payslips from your old employer, you can get proof directly from HMRC. Use the link below for help with this. Getting your employment history from HMRC Self employed? If you are self employed, you will need to send us some evidence of your work and business to support your application. Use this page for more guidance.
Can I apply for multiple grants? Expand If we have helped your children before, you will need to wait 12 months since your last grant was awarded before you apply again. You will also need to tell us how your financial situation is still challenging or has worsened since you last applied. Use this page for full guidance
How do I download a bank statement? Expand If you're not sure how to download a PDF bank statement, check use this link below for instructions for your individual account provider. How to Download a bank statement
My grant has been awarded, what do I need to do now? Expand If you recently received your grant, you now need to buy the items agreed and return your receipts to us. As a registered charity, we need your receipts to show that our grants are spent in the way the charity intended; on the items agreed and in an appropriate way, in line with our objectives. Unfortunately, if you do not return your receipts, you will not meet the terms and conditions of the award and we will not be able to consider any future applications from you. Find out more, here.
Addiction and Gambling Support Expand We are unable to award a grant to anyone considered to be in active addiction, as this activity will be contributing towards financial difficulties. This includes where we can identify transactions on your bank statements showing significant household income spent on gambling. We consider you responsible for all transactions showing on statements in your name/partner’s name. If you would like some support, please use this page on our website for Addiction Support.
I don't work in fashion and textiles, what next? Expand If you have never worked in UK fashion and textiles, unfortunately we won't be the right charity for your family. But there are other charities who might be able to help, we've listed them all here. If you're not sure your job qualifies as fashion and textiles check our qualifying employers list.