# THE FASHION & TEXTILE CHILDREN'S TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 257136
- **Other names:** THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY'S CHILDREN'S TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 22, 1968
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=257136


## Contact

- **Address:** Fashion & Textile Children's Trust, 44 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London
- **Postcode:** WC2A 1AP
- **Phone:** 03001239002
- **Email:** anna@ftct.org.uk
- **Website:** www.ftct.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF ANY PERSONS PRESENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED IN THE TEXTILE AND ALLIED TRADES WHO SHALL BE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. B) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONG CHILDREN OF ANY PERSONS PRESENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED AS AFORESAID. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 1 OF DECLARATION OF TRUST).

**Activities:** The Fashion & Textile Children's Trust offers grants to families working in the UK fashion or textile industry. Our grants cover the cost of essential items including school uniform, bedding and specialist items including mobility equipment. We also provide funding towards the cost of educational support, therapies and counselling, where no state funding is available.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £402152 | £827341 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £426572 | £848036 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £359123 | £812146 | — | — |
| June 30, 2022 | £315054 | £698857 | — | — |
| June 30, 2021 | £345916 | £823460 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Alia Gerar — appointed Jan. 23, 2024
- Andrew Woodward — appointed Jan. 23, 2024
- Ann Campbell — appointed Jan. 23, 2024
- Anne SECUNDA — appointed April 19, 2022
- DAVID SHEPHERD
- Justin Hampshire — appointed Oct. 22, 2025
- MIKE TROTMAN
- Phil Cooke — appointed Jan. 23, 2024
- Robert Bready — appointed Oct. 30, 2018
- Ryan Becker — appointed Oct. 22, 2014