Moving to a new home after domestic abuse can be overwhelming, especially for children who may suddenly be without their own bed, storage, or daily essentials.

At FTCT, we believe every child deserves a safe, comfortable space to thrive. Our grants help families create a stable home environment while they regain security and rebuild their lives.

If you’re a parent facing the challenges of rehousing, here’s how we can support you.

Could you apply for a rehousing grant?

You may be eligible for a grant if you work or have recently worked for a fashion or textile employer and are caring for a child under 18.

FTCT grants are a gift, not a loan. They’re designed to lift a little weight off your family’s shoulders in challenging times.

We help parents in many situations, including:

• Financial hardship due to job loss, illness or bereavement
• Families who are rehoused after homelessness or unsafe living conditions
• Low-income households struggling with long-term financial hardship

How Our Grants Can Help

Our grants provide funding for essential items to support families being rehoused, including:

• Essential Appliances: Fridge/freezer, washing machine, cooker/oven.
• Kitchen Equipment: Pots, pans, cutlery, cooking utensils, and crockery.
• Electrical Items: Kettle, toaster, and iron.
• Baby Equipment: Highchairs, safety gates, cots.
• Children's Bedroom Furniture: Beds, bedding, and storage furniture.
• Soft Furnishings: Curtains/blinds and rugs.
• Clothing: Seasonal clothing and school uniforms.
• Specialist Items: If your child has additional needs, we can help with specialist items that support their health and wellbeing.

Note: We do have capped amounts for most items, and awards are at the discretion of our grants team.

How it works

1. Use our online enquiry form to check if you're eligible.
2. If you meet our eligibility criteria, complete our full application form and return it with your supporting documents.
3. We’ll review your application and get in touch if we need more info.
4. If your application is successful, we’ll send the grant directly to you, so you can buy the essentials you need.
5. Return the original purchase receipts to us within 4 weeks of the grant being issued.

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Real stories
We were delighted to help this young family feel more settled as they waited for a safe new home. Here, the mum bravely shares their story, which touches on her experience with domestic abuse.

“I have a long story of domestic abuse and financial control. My ex-partner disappeared, and took everything including my car. I am completely alone in this country and because of my situation, I had no friends to help.”

“I used all money I had to buy a car, but we needed other things to help with daily life. Our temporary accommodation has basics, but not everything is in good condition. We also needed a car seat for my child. When you need so many little things all at once, it’s too much.”

“Now, with thanks to the grant, we have nice things of our own, like a kettle, a set of pans, spare bedding for my child’s bed and a new car seat, to keep them safe. I even bought one they can flex and grow into, so it will last for years to come.” - parent who received an FTCT grant

Read more family stories.

Application Requirements:

• Proof of Employment: You’ll need to provide documentation to show your fashion and textile employment, such as payslips or tax documents. If you don't have these, you can get them easily from HMRC. Learn how to request your documents from HMRC.
  
  
• Financial Information: Our grants are aimed at families facing financial difficulties. During the application process, you will be asked to provide a recent bank statement to detail your household income and expenditures, including child benefits and other support.

Our Application Process

1. Check Eligibility: Confirm you meet the criteria for applying. Learn more about our criteria here. 
   

2. Submit your initial enquiry form. If we think we can help your family, we will send you a full application form.

3. Gather your supporting documents. Prepare your proof of employment and financial information.

4. Submit Your Application: We aim to give you a decision within 4 weeks. 

Have any questions?

Check out our FAQ page for more on:

• How do I provide supporting documents
• Is my employer eligible?
• How long will the process take?
• My grant has been awarded, what do I need to do now?
• Can I apply for another grant?
• How can I show employment history?

Visit our FAQ page