The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has initiated a campaign to raise £10,000 aimed at providing essential items to families in need within the fashion sector.
- The funds generated will be utilised to supply much-needed children’s essentials like bedding, furniture, and clothing.
- A recent survey highlights that 80% of industry parents are worried about keeping their children warm during the colder months.
- Industry partners, including Bedding brand Vision Linens, have already commenced donations to support this cause.
- The Drapers Awards have contributed significantly, raising £7,100 towards FTCT’s mission.
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has started a fundraising effort to gather £10,000 to support families within the fashion industry who are struggling to afford essential items for their children. This initiative focuses on providing indispensable goods such as bedding, bedroom furniture, appliances, and clothing.
Survey results show a concerning 80% of parents employed in the industry fear the inability to keep their children warm throughout the winter. Additionally, 36% of them noted challenges in purchasing necessary winter clothing for their children. These findings underscore the critical need for financial assistance within this community.
Bedding brand Vision Linens has generously contributed by donating 100 sets of bedding bundles, ready to be distributed among families benefiting from FTCT grants. Other associated partners like Boden, Johnsons Hotel Linen, Ralph Lauren, Clean Linen, and Luxury Lockstitch UK are engaging in various fundraising activities to bolster the appeal.
FTCT, being a small charity, assures that the total donation will be directed to families requiring aid, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and efficiency. Anna Pangbourne, CEO of FTCT, expressed the dire choices faced by families during winter, “For families already struggling to make ends meet, the winter months bring impossible choices: heating the home or buying warm clothes for their children.” This highlights the pressing nature of the campaign.
Recently, the Drapers Awards succeeded in raising £7,100, contributing substantially to the FTCT’s current appeal. This amount will be allocated towards the trust’s family grants, furthering their long-standing effort to improve the well-being of industry families.
The FTCT’s winter appeal is a crucial initiative to ensure that families in the fashion industry can provide warmth and comfort to their children during the colder months.
