Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Who we are

At the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive. We’re the only organisation dedicated to supporting the children of people who work in the British fashion and textile industry and have been a lifeline for families since 1853. 

Financial difficulties can hit anyone, at any time. An unexpected change in circumstances can suddenly make it impossible to provide the things that children really need. We provide a lifeline through grants; a one-off cash payment that doesn’t have to be paid back.

Our support is woven into the very fabric of the industry. From catwalk to curtains, from the boardroom to the shop floor, we’re here for every parent who finds themselves unable to afford essential items like clothes, bedroom furniture or study equipment. 

Over the last 170 years we’ve seen fashion — and almost everything else — change, but one thing has remained constant; our commitment to supporting parents when financial pressure turns into financial crisis.

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