A charity committed to the rehabilitation of people in prison and prison leavers

Fine Cell Work enables people in prison to redefine themselves, inspiring and empowering them as they strive to rebuild their lives and non-criminal identities.

There are no other charities or organisations providing paid, professional, high-quality craft opportunities to people in prison.

Since 1997, we have been helping people to see what they are capable of, offering them hope for a different future, through the medium of needlework.

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Explore our newest arrivals & back in stock favourites

Including our stunning Studio Ashby collection, beautiful bags and bestselling Cottage Cushions.

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Studio Ashby Embroidered Carp Cushion £150.00
Studio Ashby Carp Linen Table Napkins - Set of 4 £95.00
Studio Ashby Geometric Needlepoint Cushion £160.00
Studio Ashby Californian Poppies Needlepoint Cushion £300.00
Wild Blooms Hand-Embroidered Linen Bag £110.00
Hope Needlepoint Cushion by Brandon Mably £135.00
Believe Needlepoint Cushion by Brandon Mably £135.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Hand-Embroidered Cottage Cushion £125.00
Blue Prison Calendar Needlepoint Tote Bag by A.A. Gill £110.00
Grey Prison Calendar Needlepoint Tote Bag by A.A. Gill £110.00
Utility Range Linen Apron Khaki £36.00
Crafting wonders

Shop our unique designs

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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Cushions

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Tableware & linens

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Bags & accessories

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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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Discover the Utility Range

Made from the finest linens, donated by de Le Cuona, and expertly-stitched in our prison workshop.

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Utility Range Linen Apron Khaki £36.00
Utility Range Tea Towel £12.50
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Utility Range Large Linen Bag Pistachio £30.00
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Utility Range Shopper Oatmeal £35.00

Read our latest news & stories

Meet the Team: Helsio Perestrelo, Tech & Sales Lead

Our Meet the Team feature is a great way for us to introduce you to the Fine Cell Work team. To continue the series, we caught up with Helsio, Fine Cell Work's Tech & Sales Lead,...

Volunteer's week 2025 - meet Christine Sweeney

Volunteers' Week, running from 3rd to 8th June, celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. It's a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK's incredible volunteers for all they contribute...

Volunteer's week 2025 - meet Terri Sidgwick

Volunteers' Week, running from 3rd to 8th June, celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. It's a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK's incredible volunteers for all they contribute...

Fine Cell Work x de Le Cuona: a sustainable collaboration

Earth Day seems like the perfect time to shine a light on our long standing relationship with sustainable textiles design brand de Le Cuona. de Le Cuona has generously supported Fine Cell Work for a...
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Write a note of thanks

We encourage everyone who buys or receives a Fine Cell Work product to write a short letter to the stitcher, which Fine Cell Work will pass on.

Knowing that their handiwork is appreciated and valued has a great impact on stichers' self-esteem, confidence and pride.
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