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Fine Cell Work

Rebuilding the lives of prisoners with the transformative
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New Noah's Ark Additions

Beautiful embroidered beasts

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Over 25 years of transformation - Rehabilitating over 8,000 prisoners
Renowned designers - Supported by esteemed designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited edition products
Breaking the cycle - We help break the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment

Our vision

There are currently over 80,000 people in the UK prison system. We are committed to the rehabilitation of prisoners and prison leavers, and to breaking the devastating cycle of reoffending and repeated imprisonment.

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New arrivals and customer favourites

Discover our newest designs and some of our most popular products, now back in stock.

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14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
Children's 'Lucky Number Street' Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
Children's 'Feathered Friends' Hand-Crafted Quilt £195.00
18" Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £125.00
18" Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £125.00
14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
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Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £115.00
Life Cushion by Emily Peacock £125.00
Kit Kemp Dachshund Hand-Stitched Zip Pouch £49.00
Kit Kemp Beagle Hand-Stitched Dog Cushion £95.00
Kit Kemp Labrador Hand-Stitched Dog Cushion £95.00
Kit Kemp Dachshund Hand-Stitched Dog Cushion £95.00
14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
14” Geometric Cushion - Multicoloured bright £75.00
Noah's Ark Embroidered Lions Cushion £125.00
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Personalised Noah's Ark Embroidered Lions Cushion From £150.00
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Baking Bear Limited Edition Christmas Decoration £28.00
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Prison Calendar Hand-Embroidered Christmas Decoration £18.00
About us

Fine Cell Work is a UK-based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise. For over 25 years we’ve been transforming the lives of prisoners and prison leavers, one stitch at a time.

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Crafting wonders

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Fine Cell Work's exquisitely-stitched products have been created in collaboration with some of the country’s leading contemporary designers. The majority are made by hand in UK prisons, and in our post-release hub in Battersea.

Discover designs by Studio Ashby, Kit Kemp, Cath Kidston, Neisha Crosland, Cressida Bell, William Yeoward and Knepp Rewilding alongside our beautifully made range of gifts, kits, accessories, table linen, cushions and much more. 

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Our Christmas collection

Collectable handmade decorations to adorn your tree & festive cards to send a little festive cheer.

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Handmade Hipster Father Christmas Christmas Decoration £28.00
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Handmade Green Christmas Tree Decoration £10.00 £12.00
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Handmade Alphabet Letter Christmas Decoration A-Z £18.00
Joy of Print Baubles - Pack of 5 Christmas Cards £5.00
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Prison Calendar Hand-Embroidered Christmas Decoration £18.00
Emperor Penguin Hand-Embroidered Christmas Decoration £25.00
Handmade Turkey Thanksgiving & Christmas Decoration £22.00
Handmade Christmas Pudding Decoration £18.00
Handmade Gerry the Gingerbread Christmas Decoration £22.00
Handmade Christmas Decoration Harri the Polar Bear £25.00
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Handmade Christmas Decoration Sami The Penguin £25.00
Handmade Nanouk the Polar Bear Christmas Decoration Red £25.00

Our team's gift picks

Discover the perfect present...

What are the ingredients for a Fine Christmas Gift? The Fine Cell Work team reveal the presents on their lists - from intricately embroidered linen napkins to showstopping needlepoint cushions & more.

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Volunteers & Apprentice Picks

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The social enterprise

Our social enterprise trains prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework skills, and then supports and pays them to create beautiful handmade products, designed by world renowned artists.
Learn about our 4 programmes

Become a volunteer

Are you a skilled needleworker with a passion for sharing your skills? We have a small number of vacancies to join our incredible team of prison volunteer teachers!
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Read our latest news & stories

Sharing festive joy at the apprentice Christmas lunch

One of the highlights of the Fine Cell Work calendar is the annual apprentice Christmas lunch. It’s a very special occasion where apprentices and graduates from our post-release Open The Gate programme, along with staff...

The Royal Hospital Chelsea x Fine Cell Work

It’s Remembrance Sunday, so it seems like the perfect time to share a special Fine Cell Work collaboration with you. We are honoured to be working alongside The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the Chelsea...

Meet the Designer - Brandon Mably

If you're as excited as we are about our new Hope and Believe cushions, then read on... We caught up with the designer, Brandon Mably, to find out about the inspiration behind his designs, his love of...

Fine Cell Work Pop-Up at Peter Jones, 6th - 15th September

We're popping up at the prestigious Chelsea department store, Peter Jones! Visit us on the ground floor, where you'll find a selection of our bestselling cushion designs, as well as embroidered napkins and hand-stitched decorations. Peter Jones...
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Free gift cards

Tell someone you're thinking of them with a gift from Fine Cell Work.

Every order from our standard collections can be posted with a free handwritten gift card.

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