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Hardship Grants Open to UK Fashion and Textile Families (UK)
Grants are available to help parents and carers working in the UK fashion or textile industry who are struggling financially. This could be due to a sudden loss of income, an unexpected change in circumstances or a family event.
The Fashion & Textile Children's Trust provides funding for essential and specialist items, including:
- children's clothing
- children's bedroom furniture
- essential appliances, washing machine, fridge, oven
- mobility equipment
- sensory toys
- therapies
To be eligible, current workers need at least six months’ employment in the past nine years, while former workers and self-employed applicants usually need at least 12 months.
Examples of eligible employers:
- High street clothes shops
- Textile companies and manufacturers
- Laundries and laundrettes
- Logistic companies for clothing brands
- Soft furnishing companies
- Self-employed people can also apply
Applications can be submitted at any time. Applicants should complete an online enquiry form to check whether they qualify. If eligible, they will then be invited to submit a full application form.
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5th June 2026