The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has initiated a crucial winter appeal to raise funds to support industry families.
- FTCT aims to gather £10,000 to supply necessary items for families in the fashion sector facing hardship.
- A survey revealed 80% of parents are worried about keeping their children warm, while 36% can’t afford winter clothing.
- Partner organizations, including Vision Linens and Ralph Lauren, are collaborating through donations and fundraising events.
- The recent Drapers Awards event contributed £7,100 towards FTCT’s family grants, a significant step for the initiative.
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust has launched a winter initiative to raise £10,000. This fund targets families in the fashion industry who are struggling financially. By providing essential items like bedding, furniture, appliances, and clothing, the initiative seeks to alleviate hardships during the colder months.
Recent surveys highlight the pressing nature of this appeal. 80% of industry parents expressed concern about keeping their children warm this winter. Moreover, 36% of parents confessed an inability to afford necessary winter clothing for their kids. These figures underline the urgency of the FTCT’s mission this season.
Several industry partners have stepped up to contribute to this cause. Vision Linens has already donated 100 bedding bundles to be circulated to families receiving FTCT grants. Other partners, such as Boden, Johnsons Hotel Linen, Ralph Lauren, Clean Linen, and Luxury Lockstitch UK, are set to aid through various fundraising events.
FTCT, being a small charity, ensures that all donations directly benefit families in need. As noted by CEO Anna Pangbourne, “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 significance of providing warmth and comfort to children through these fundraising efforts.
Recently, the Drapers Awards added a substantial £7,100 to the fundraising pot, dedicated to the FTCT’s family grants. This contribution exemplifies strong community support, reflecting a shared commitment to the welfare of industry families.
The FTCT’s winter appeal exemplifies a substantial effort to bring warmth and relief to many families during harsh times.
