Childrenswear brand Monty & Co. has donated 10% of all sales during lockdown to support the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT). Over £600 has been donated to FTCT, which provides financial support for families employed by UK fashion and textiles.

Leigh Montague, the founder of Monty & Co., met FTCT in 2018 and has regularly supported the trust through sales promotions from the preloved range.

Montague says; “The UK retail sector and the high street have faced huge challenges in the past few years. The impact of Covid-19 is set to leave many key workers and retail staff out of work and struggling to support their families.

“I wanted to help with fundraising at this unpredictable time. I knew the demand for grants would be escalated by the pandemic. Monty & Co. is a small British childrenswear brand with a loyal customer base. We are grateful that the continued support from our customers during the lockdown period could assist some families in a time of need.”

 

 

FTCT supports UK fashion and textile employees who are financially struggling to afford essential items for their children.

Anna Pangbourne, director of FTCT, adds; “We are so grateful for the funds donated and want to say a huge thank you both to Leigh and Monty & Co. customers who made this happen.

“The funds have already been used; helping to give the equivalent of two laptops to help children join lessons from home. Support like this from brands across the industry is so important. As a small charity, their donations can go directly to help families in need.”

 

 

Since the start of lockdown, FTCT has given out more than £80,000 in grants to support more than 170 children. This has funded essential items including clothing, school uniform and study equipment such as laptops and tablets. The trust has also helped over 700 children in the past 12 months; giving out more than £375,000 in grant support.

Monty & Co. has supported FTCT since meeting the charity at the Drapers Independent Awards in 2018, where it was a finalist. For further information on Monty & Co., please click here.

Click here to learn more about FTCT.