Last updated: January 2026

If your child needs therapeutic support, an FTCT Therapy Grant could help cover the cost of a wide range of therapy services tailored to their physical health, emotional wellbeing and learning needs

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To apply for a grant, you must have worked for an eligible UK fashion and textile employer for 1+ years, within the last nine years.

Please read through the information below and on the following pages, to make sure we are the right charity for your family before you apply.

Who can apply?

Our grants are aimed at families who are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford therapy costs themselves.

Parents often apply when:

• There’s been a loss or reduction of income
• You’re in arrears with bills or debt
• You’re coping with ill health, long‑term illness or caring responsibilities
• You’ve recently been made redundant or are off work sick
• You’ve experienced bereavement, separation, or changes in family circumstances
• You’re a kinship carer facing financial pressure

If you have never worked for a UK fashion or textile company, unfortunately we won't be the right charity for you. Please try this list of other charities who might be able to help your family.

Therapies we fund  

FTCT’s Therapy Grants can contribute towards professionally‑led therapy services, chosen specifically to meet your child’s individual needs, including:

• Speech & Language Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Psychotherapy (e.g. counselling or talking therapies)
• Play Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy

Our therapy grants are designed to support children facing challenges such as:

• Learning and developmental needs
• Physical or mobility difficulties
• Speech and language delays
• Behavioural or emotional difficulties
• Effects of trauma, bereavement or psychological stress
• Sensory and processing issues

How the application process works

1. Make sure you’re eligible to apply
   Check criteria here

2. Submit the initial application enquiry form
   Make an enquiry here

3. If we think you are eligible for a grant, we’ll email you the full application form

4. Gather your supporting documents
   Use our supporting documents page to see what you’ll need 

5. Submit your form and supporting documents
   You’ll use the unique link we email to you in step 3

6. Receive your decision – normally within 6 weeks
   Successful applicants will be notified by email. Payment for specialist equipment and therapy grants will be paid directly to the service provider, following receipt of an invoice. 
   
   If you are also awarded a grant for other items, these funds are paid directly to you.   

7. Return your receipts
   If your application is successful, you will need to return receipts for the items you buy with the grant within 4 weeks

Feeling unsure about sharing your bank statements with us?

Watch this video of Phil, a parent of two with complex needs, as he shares how simple and supportive the process was when he applied for an FTCT grant.

Frequently asked questions

• Do I have to pay the grant back?

  No. FTCT grants are provided as a gift to help families during difficult times and do not need to be repaid.

• Is a formal diagnosis required?

  Yes. Supporting documentation from a recognised UK health professional is required.

• How quickly can I get help?

  Our current turnaround time for a grant is 4 weeks, once all forms and documents have been received.

How FTCT grants help families

Our grants have helped many families facing financial challenges.

Find out how a therapy grant helped Malina on her speech and language journey.

See more family stories here

Related support

If you’re looking for other types of support, you might also be interested in:

• Grants for Disabled Children
• Mobility Equipment Grants
• Essential Appliances Grants
• School Uniform Grants