When applying for an FTCT grant, you will need to send us documents to support your application. This page guides you through the documents you will need and how to upload them to your application form.

You will need these documents to complete your application form:

• • Two employment documents relating to your work in the fashion and textile industry. 

  • A recent payslip (if you are currently employed). 

  • A recent payslip for your partner if they live with you. 

  • Last month's bank statement, for all accounts used for budgeting, savings and benefit payments. 

  • Your most recent council tax bill. 
    

Watch this video for more information:

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Employment Documents| Bank Statements | Supporting Letters |

Proof of employment in fashion or textiles explained

You’ll need to provide evidence of your work in fashion and textiles.

If you are self employed, the details we need are different to those listed below. Please use this page more guidance.
 
Please send us one of the below combinations of employment documents:

1. Two payslips, dated at least one year apart

   OR

2. Two P60's

   OR

3. Download your employment proof from HMRC

   OR

4. P45 (if made redundant or left a job) AND one payslip OR P60, both dated 12 months apart

   PLUS one current payslip for you and your partner, if they are living with you and working.

Council Tax

To show proof of your current address, please send us a copy of your latest Council Tax bill. Please make sure it is showing your full name and address at the top. 

Bank Statements

Please send us a PDF or downloaded bank statement showing recent payments for ALL the benefits you receive.

If your benefits are paid into different accounts, please send us a recent statement for each. 

Why do we need this?
As a charity and for greater transparency we are required to see a full bank statement showing all banking transaction over the last month.  This allows us to have a fuller picture of your current financial situation, and can also help to demonstrate the hardship you are facing.

Don't receive bank statements? 

Most online banking apps will let you download a PDF of your recent bank statement. You might have to log in using a desktop or laptop to do this. If this is not an option for you, you can visit your local bank branch or order a statement from telephone banking. 

Use this article for guidance on how to download your bank statement

Feeling nervous about sending your bank statements?

Here, Parent Phil, offers his personal experience of applying to our charity and encourages you to move past your fears. 

Tenancy Agreements

If you are applying for items because you have been re-housed please also send us your current tenancy agreement, showing your name, new address, tenancy start date, rent amount, and signature page.

Supporting Letters 

If you are requesting support with specialist items or therapy for a child with additional need we will need to see a letter of diagnosis from a professional and a quote for specialist equipment.

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Need more help?
If you are provide to documents you need or would just like more help, please email [email protected]