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Back-To-School Support

Struggling to cover back-to-school costs? You're not alone. Use this section to browse resources available for UK parents, including grants and local resources to help ensure your child has everything they need for the new school term.  
Back-to-School Grants

Back-to-School Grants

Our back-to-school grants fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2025

Updated: 3rd June, 2026

Author: Jill Haines

UK School Uniform Bank Directory

UK School Uniform Bank Directory

A directory of UK school uniform banks and community resale or swap shops/groups. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2025

Updated: 18th May, 2026

Comments: 5

Starting again: Creating a study sanctuary for a GCSE student

Starting again: Creating a study sanctuary for a GCSE student

After leaving an abusive relationship, we were glad to help this family set up a new study space, just in time for the summer exams. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2024

Updated: 27th June, 2025

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    Making School Uniform Costs More Manageable

    A practical guide to managing school uniform costs, including summer sales, loyalty schemes, second-hand options, and ways families can plan ahead before the new school year.

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    Making the Summer Holidays More Manageable on a Budget

    A practical guide to managing the summer holidays on a budget, with simple tips, local support ideas, and low-cost ways to help ease pressure for families.

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    How FTCT Grants Can Help Ease Pressure for Families

    Practical support can make a meaningful difference to family wellbeing. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing how FTCT grants have helped ease pressure for parents by providing essential items, reassurance, and support during difficult times.

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    Supporting Your Mental Health as a Parent

    When stress starts to build, even small tasks can feel overwhelming. This blog shares practical ways parents can manage everyday pressures, along with support and resources that can help lighten the load.

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    Getting your employment history from HMRC

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  • Could I apply?

    Could I apply?

    We give grants to help the children of UK fashion and textile employees who are struggling financially. Find out more about our criteria and application process.

  • Make an application enquiry

    Make an application enquiry

    Apply for a grant by completing our online enquiry form.

  • Back-to-School Grants

    Back-to-School Grants

    Our back-to-school grants fund study essentials, such as school uniform, PE kit and more for children aged 0-18 years.

  • Grants for disabled children

    Grants for disabled children

    If you're raising a disabled child, an FTCT grant could help with specialist equipment, therapies and more.

  • Grants for essential appliances

    Grants for essential appliances

    Our grants can provide funding for white goods and other essential household items.

  • Enquiry Form Submitted

    Thank you for your enquiry - here is what to expect next.

  • Qualifying Employers

    Qualifying Employers

    A full list of the fashion and textile employers which meet our trade criteria.

  • Useful links

    Useful links

    If you can't apply to our charity or want extra support, here's a list of charities to try.

  • Supporting Documents Explained

    Supporting Documents Explained

    Find out more about the documents you need to provide when applying for a grant.

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