We always welcome referrals from employers, charities or professionals. We will need to work with the family directly during application stage, but understand they may need some help and support during the process.

If you would like to refer a family, please contact our team before completing an enquiry form. 

Who can apply

To apply for a grant, you must be the parent or carer of a child (aged 0- 18 years) AND work OR have recently worked in the UK fashion and textile industry. This work must have been for at least one year within the last nine years. 

Not sure what we mean by fashion and textiles? Take a look at the images below to see if any describe your recent employers. Or, check this list of companies and job titles which meet our criteria.

Your financial situation

Our grants support families who are struggling financially. This might be due to a sudden loss of income or change in family circumstances. 

What we fund

Our grants fund children's essential items including, children's clothing, children's bedroom furniture, essential appliances, washing machine, fridge, oven and more. See a full list of What We Fund and What We Can't Fund

Applying for a grant is a two-step process:

Step 1: Complete a short enquiry form- this will help us to understand whether you meet our criteria. ​

Step 2: If you meet our criteria, you will be emailed our full application form to complete and you will be asked to provide proof of your fashion and textile employment, plus a recent bank statement to show household income and expenditure.

TIP: It is a good idea to gather all the supporting documents we require BEFORE you apply. 

​Supporting documents explained​​

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​

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a family's situation in more detail, please contact our team.

How To Apply