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. More guidance on employment documents.

• 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. More guidance on bank statements.

• Proof of parental responsibility (Child Benefit).  If you don’t receive Child Benefit for your child, use this page for guidance. 
  
  

• Your most recent council tax bill. More guidance on your council tax bill.
  

Watch this video for more information and guidance on uploading documents to our application form:

Further Guidance

Some applications require additional documents. Use the following sections for more guidance on:  

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Employment documents explained

You’ll need to provide evidence of your work in fashion and textiles. If you are self employed please use this page more guidance. 

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

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. 

Why do we need bank statements? 
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.

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. 

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Applying for SEN or disability support?

All applications for specialist equipment need to be accompanied by a supporting letter or recent health assessment (within the past 6 months) from a UK government professional who is known to or working with the family, e.g. UK government social worker, NHS health worker, CAHMS.

In the first instance, supporting letters will not be accepted from the practitioner or company who will be retailing or supplying the equipment, due to potential conflicts of interest. 

Applying for Therapy Costs? 

All applications for therapy grants need to be accompanied by a supporting letter or recent health assessment (within the past 6 months) from a UK health or social professional employed by a statutory organisation (NHS or local authority).

This would normally be from a Nurse, Doctor, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Family Health Visitor/Worker or Social Worker. 

In the first instance, supporting letters will not be accepted from the practitioner who will be employed to conduct the therapy, due to potential conflicts of interest. 

More guidance on Therapy grants.

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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]