Fine Cell Work
SPONSOR A PRISONER
The scheme gives members of the public the chance to obtain an original cushion hand-stitched by a prisoner. By commissioning the cushion you will sponsor the prisoner's training in a skill which will increase his or her hope, self-esteem and chances of going straight upon release.
Sponsorship is set at £50.00 for a 14" cushion and £100 for an 18" cushion. Both geometric in design, colours to be chosen by the stitcher.
Here are some little-known facts: 52% of male and 72% of female adult prisoners have no qualifications. 40% of prisoners under twenty-one have been in the care of the local authority in their childhoods - in the population as a whole the figure is only 2%. Half have serious problems with reading, two-thirds with numeracy and four-fifths with writing.
This is what Fine Cell Work has meant to one prisoner:
I am learning a new skill which I did not think possible. I also no that people do care about me and what I do because otherwise why would people take an interest in my fine cell work!
I now believe what others think about me makes a real difference to how I conduct myself. I have saved up over 800 pound from my Fine Cell Work and prison wages with encouragement from Caroline, Ginny and Officer Robertson. This money is a life saver for me because I can get accommodation upon discharge from prison!
Before coming to prison I lived in a tent in a London park! I now feel I can achieve things for myself and with hard work go forward to a better more productive life. My spelling and grammar may be far from perfect but I do hope you can see what a real difference you have made to my life.
Help to pay for the training of a prison inmate in basic embroidery
Receive the giftcard (on the left) which outlines the scheme and might also be given as a gift to someone who you feel would welcome such a present
Receive an original Fine Cell Work cushion hand-stitched by the inmate you have chosen to support, with the name of the prisoner who stitched it attached to the cushion
Know that you may have helped someone on the road to rehabilitation
We at Fine Cell Work usually ask customers who have commissioned work to write and thank the inmate who stitched their piece.
If you want to sponsor a prisoner then please do contact us by email enquiries@finecellwork.co.uk or telephone 0207 931 9998
"I will keep that letter forever"
Inmate, HMP Albany
"Today I met a man who was released from prison last Friday, and is homeless as he has NOWHERE to sleep. He sleeps on benches. He signs on daily as he has no address. I was so cross, that I looked on the net for prison reform, prison support etc., and found your organisation. What touched me was that my mother used to do beautiful embroideries, patchwork,cushions etc., and somehow the two feelings combined to make me think "I must do something"
Fine Cell Work Customer
If you want to sponsor a prisoner then please email us at : sales@finecellwork.co.uk
Fine Cell Work's "Sponsor a Prisoner" scheme is intended to show prison inmates that members of the general public believe they are worth supporting, and that they should be given another chance. We are now offering 2 levels of Sponsorship and those wanting to take part can choose a medium or large geometric style cushion
Sponsorship is set at £50.00 for a 14" cushion and £100 for an 18" cushion. Both geometric in design, colours to be chosen by the stitcher.
Here are some little-known facts: 52% of male and 72% of female adult prisoners have no qualifications. 40% of prisoners under twenty-one have been in the care of the local authority in their childhoods - in the population as a whole the figure is only 2%. Half have serious problems with reading, two-thirds with numeracy and four-fifths with writing.
This is what Fine Cell Work has meant to one prisoner:
I am learning a new skill which I did not think possible. I also no that people do care about me and what I do because otherwise why would people take an interest in my fine cell work!
I now believe what others think about me makes a real difference to how I conduct myself. I have saved up over 800 pound from my Fine Cell Work and prison wages with encouragement from Caroline, Ginny and Officer Robertson. This money is a life saver for me because I can get accommodation upon discharge from prison!
Before coming to prison I lived in a tent in a London park! I now feel I can achieve things for myself and with hard work go forward to a better more productive life. My spelling and grammar may be far from perfect but I do hope you can see what a real difference you have made to my life.
Sponsorship can be for £50 or £100 for this amount you can :
We at Fine Cell Work usually ask customers who have commissioned work to write and thank the inmate who stitched their piece.
If you want to sponsor a prisoner then please do contact us by email enquiries@finecellwork.co.uk or telephone 0207 931 9998
"I will keep that letter forever"
Inmate, HMP Albany
"Today I met a man who was released from prison last Friday, and is homeless as he has NOWHERE to sleep. He sleeps on benches. He signs on daily as he has no address. I was so cross, that I looked on the net for prison reform, prison support etc., and found your organisation. What touched me was that my mother used to do beautiful embroideries, patchwork,cushions etc., and somehow the two feelings combined to make me think "I must do something"
Fine Cell Work Customer
If you want to sponsor a prisoner then please email us at : sales@finecellwork.co.uk