Chris Grounds, Head of Operations at Pep&Co is running the 2018 London Marathon in aid of the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust.
This is his blog, where you can follow all of his fundraising and training efforts as he gets ready for the big day, Sunday 22nd April 2018. To sponsor Chris visit his fundraising page.
Recently, FTCT were able to fund a second grant to help with Susanne's additional physiotherapy sessions, and we are delighted to share with you an update on her progress. Read more
On Friday 4th August, ACS Clothing held their own school uniform fundraiser, to boost our recent appeal. Read more
On Wednesday 19th July UKFT hosted their Summer Reception and invited us to host a raffle as their chosen charity. Read more
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Stepchange offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation. We regularly refer families to Stepchange and trust their free and impartial service. Read more
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Our marathon runners Gaby and Will have really been piling on the pounds this month, all in aid of our charity. Read more
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With the £20 cut to Universal Credit taking affect this week, we put together a list of places to find financial help for your family. Read more
Donating proceeds from the sale of household goods is a brilliant way to support our charity. That’s exactly what one donor did, when the time came to sell her Great Grandmother’s old sewing machine. Read more
In the hottest London Marathon on record, we congratulate our two fantastic runners for the day - Heidi & Chris - for completing and doing the charity proud. Read more
On Sunday 3rd December, Chris braved the cold and drizzle and ran the 5k Santa Run with team FTCT. Read more