Our Story News and Blog John Smedley Launch Day with FTCT Anna and Jill travelled the length of the country to join the John Smedley team for the launch of our partnership with the business. The day was thoughtfully designed to introduce John Smedley colleagues to the vital work FTCT does, the story behind the charity, and the tangible ways in which they can support parents and carers working in our industry, including through financial grants. The visit included an engaging presentation in the staff canteen where Anna and Jill (pictured) gave teams an introduction to our grants and how we can support John Smedley colleagues, like Marie, who applied to us earlier this year. Read Marie's Story. The launch day also included one-to-one conversations with colleagues, informal breakout discussions, and a tour of our historic Mill. The response from John Smedley teams was overwhelmingly positive, with many colleagues expressing their appreciation for both the session and the practical support available through FTCT. We’re incredibly grateful to the team at John Smedley for inviting us into their business and making our launch day such a success. We were welcomed by the whole team and the energy staff bring to their work is infectious. Partner with us Only UK fashion and textile organisations are eligible for our grants, making us a unique channel of support for the industry. We create bespoke partnerships for companies of every size, and work closely with you to understand your organisations unique employee wellbeing and CSR goals. Find out more Manage Cookie Preferences