We always welcome referrals from employers, charities, health professionals and even friends.

We prefer that initial enquiries are made by the family and that the contact details provided are those of the parent or carer.

We encourage health or support professionals to give assistance to families throughout the application process. This can be particularly helpful when families need to gather the supporting documents needed for our application process.

We are here to help and advise along the way, so if you wish to make an application on behalf of a family, please email our team for more information. 

Alternatively, families can apply directly using the link below.

Who can apply?

If you would like to refer a family for an FTCT grant, there is some important information you need to know first:  

• Grants are only available for children (18 years and under) whose parent or full-time carer works in the UK fashion and textile industry.
  
  
• The parent must have worked in the industry for at least one year, within the last nine years. 
  
  
• The parent must be able to prove they are receiving child benefit for the child who needs a grant.
  
  

If the family fits this criteria, please share this page or visit the grant section using the green button below. 

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What if the family doesn't work in fashion and textiles? 

Unfortunately, we can only help families where one or more parent has worked in the UK fashion and textile industry. If you're not sure they have worked in fashion and textiles, please check what we mean by fashion and textiles before deciding they can't apply. 

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