CapitB. Helping fund skills and training in the UK fashion and textile sector

Since 1990, we have been helping fund businesses and individuals in the UK fashion and textile industry to develop their skills and training.

Application Process


CapitB accepts applications all year round. You can expect a decision to be taken within one month of contacting us.

To apply, you can simply click on the link below to access the application form. Our team is available for any question you may have and to guide you through the process. Please email us at: enquiries@capitbgrants.org

Assessment

Once you’ve completed your application, the board members and industry experts on our Grants Committee will assess your application. We welcome any application that:

  • Demonstrates how the fund can be used to enhance the skill base and capability of the fashion and textile industry
  • Would not be considered by a government department (e.g. Department for Education, Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education), a Research Council or a more appropriate charity

Eligibility

CapitB only accepts applications for grants from individuals, businesses and organisations that comply with the eligibility criteria. To apply, you need to be based in the UK. We accept applications from individuals. However, to be eligible for a grant, an employer (or training provider) capable and willing to provide the required training must be identified.

We do not consider applications for ineligible activities.

Our Story

Formerly known as the Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Board, the CapitB charity was established in 1990 following the end of the Government sponsored Industry Training Boards. The charity was endowed with the residual monies left from the training board.

Since then, our goal has been to continue supporting skills development in the UK fashion and textile industry. Each year, we have supported projects that have enhanced skills within our sector.

Our Values

Several Trustees volunteer their efforts to run CapitB. Their work includes assessing the continual flow of applications made via emails. All Trustees play an equal part and come together to decide on which applications are successful.

The culture of the charity is democratic, as Trustees can openly voice their opinion on any application.

Trustees meet four times a year and work in an open and considerate manner to continue supporting the UK fashion and textile industry.

Our Goals

CapitB’s priority is to continue supporting the UK fashion and textile industry by facilitating access to training. Our Trustees ensures that the funds available are used to meet the sector’s current and future skills needs.  

How to Apply

Applying for funding is simple.

Our grants administrator can guide you through the application process and help with any question you may have. Simply contact us at: enquiries@capitbgrants.org. For bigger initiatives or initiatives that involve multiple trainees, a Trustee will be assigned to help you apply and will remain a useful contact afterwards.

CapitB is interested in grant applications from the following:

  • Companies within the UK Fashion and Textile Industry who need financial assistance to provide a training programme for skills.
  • Organisations running or intending to run competitions that promote the development of skills needed by the British Fashion and Textile Industry.
  • Other organisations related to skills development, where funding leads to enhanced benefits to the industry.
  • Further Education Institutions or Promotional Activity Organisations looking to provide training programs to meet the needs of industry.
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  • Individuals looking for help to enter the industry or to access specific training.
  • Individuals already employed within the industry who need to acquire additional skills which will advance their career.

CapitB is interested in grant applications from the following:

  • Companies within the British Fashion and Textile Industry who need financial assistance to provide a training programme for skills.
  • Further Education Institutions or Promotional Activity Organisations looking to provide training programs to meet the needs of industry.
  • Organisations running or intending to run competitions that promote the development of skills needed by the British Fashion and Textile Industry.
  • Other Awarding Bodies related to skills development, where combined funding leads to enhanced benefits to the industry.
  • Individuals to enable them to enter and/or complete a training programme that will provide them with the skills required by the industry. An employer capable and willing to provide the required training must be identified.
  • Individuals already employed within the industry, who need to acquire additional skills which will advance their career and service to the Fashion and Textile sector. A capable and willing training provider must be identified.
  • The running costs of voluntary bodies or the continuing provision of a service, however worthwhile.
  • Grants for capital or building costs. Grants for equipment are allowed when they are part of a project that is otherwise acceptable. We do not make grants solely for purchase of equipment (including computers).
  • Projects that could be considered by a government department, a Research Council, or a more appropriate charity.
  • Grants to attend conferences or seminars.
  • Grants to produce websites or related internet-based projects, films, videos, or for exhibitions
  • Provide individuals with help towards school fees, a university course, or a gap year project.
  • Respond to requests for financial help from or on behalf of individuals in distress