“We are delighted to be receiving this gift from the boohoo group. The FCFTA (Leicester) has had an excellent start and currently we are focusing on qualifications at Level 1 and 2; this funding will now create higher level skills and engage in jobs with the local factories,” Fashion-Enter chief executive officer Jenny Holloway said.

“We have already received an enquiry from one company requesting 10 sewing apprentices, so this is superb timing. Thank you to the boohoo Group.”