If you're looking for a bit of extra help with winter clothing for your child, such as a winter coat or winter boots an FTCT grant might be able to help.

If you are a parent or carer who works, or has previously worked in the UK fashion and textile industry, you might be able to apply to our charity for a grant. Please read on for more information.

Don't work in fashion and textiles, what next?

If you're sure you have never worked in UK fashion or textiles, unfortunately we won't be the right charity for you. Try this list of other charities who might be able to help your family. 

Our trade criteria

To apply for a grant, you must:

• Be the parent or carer of a child aged 0–18
• Meet FTCT's financial hardship criteria — use this section for more details
• Meet the employment criteria below

Employment criteria

• If you are currently working in the fashion and textile industry, you need at least 6 months of employment. This can be with your current employer, or combined with previous fashion and textile roles (within the last 9 years).
• If you are not currently working in the fashion and textile industry, you must have worked in it for at least 12 months within the last 9 years.
• Parents and carers who are self-employed in the industry must show at least 12 months income (through tax returns or prepared accounts) from within the last 9 years. More guidance can be found here. 

Sure you have worked in fashion and textiles and want to apply? Click through to the next step, to see when we would help.    

 

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I’d worked for 12 years as a graphic designer in fashion, my last role was at a fashion house which sold to the industry. Nyall, Dad of Elzee & Nyall. Read more

Don't work in fashion and textiles, what next?

If you're sure you have never worked in UK fashion or textiles, unfortunately we won't be the right charity for you. Try this list of other charities who might be able to help your family.