Welcome to Fine Cell Work

Rebuilding the lives of prisoners with the transformative
power of needle work - Find out more

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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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Our team's hand-picked gift suggestions

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Set of 4 Hand-Embroidered Christmas Mistletoe and Wreath Linen Table Napkins $110.00
Studio Ashby Carp Cushion $232.00
Needle Case Bee Design Blue $20.00
Landmarks Stonehenge Needlepoint Cushion $149.00
Handmade Christmas Decoration Hipster Father Christmas $37.00
Joy of Print Echinacea Daisy Cotton Apron $33.00
Studio Ashby Californian Poppies Cushion $387.00
Pineapple Embroidered Cushion Pink and Orange on Cream $232.00
Susanna Paisley Fern Cushion (Left) $245.00
Studio Ashby Carp Set of 4 Napkins $123.00
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 unique products have been designed in collaboration with some of the country’s leading contemporary designers and are all handmade in limited editions.

Explore our Very Fine Gift Guide for our staff & apprentice and volunteer & trustee gifting ideas.

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

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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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Explore our collections

Christmas

Folklore

Neisha Crosland

Flora & fauna

Knepp Rewilding

Landmark cushions

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Discover our bestselling cushion designs

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Knepp Beaver Hand Embellished Cushion $194.00
Knepp Stork Hand Embellished Cushion $194.00
Knepp Turtle Doves Hand Embellished Cushion $194.00
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Prison Calendar Cushion by AA Gill $161.00
Prison Calendar Cushion by AA Gill Blue $161.00
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Landmarks Angel of the North Cushion $149.00
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Landmarks Tower Bridge Needlepoint Cushion $149.00
Landmarks Stonehenge Needlepoint Cushion $149.00

News & Blog

A Day in the life of Matt, a FCW stitcher

Stitcher Matt works as part of an in-cell stitching group.   Every day, as routinely as I do my daily ablutions, I assess my current stitching project with the discernment of an armchair virtuoso. Yes, I...

Meet the designer - Neisha Crosland

With her second design collaboration for Fine Cell Work launching this week, we wanted to shine a light on the work of the London-based designer Neisha Crosland. Having designed patterns for fabrics and wallpapers, fashion...

Support our appeal

Help prisoners rebuild their lives 'one stitch at a time'. “Fine Cell Work made me feel like I was doing something constructive and creative in a prison environment. And showed me that I am capable...

Job Vacancy - Production Workshop Supervisor

If you are a creative and motivated self-starter with a passion for textiles and a belief in rehabilitation and second chances this is an opportunity to join a vibrant, energetic group of people.
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