Volunteers' Week 2026 - Meet Lucilla Solly

Volunteers' Week, running from 1st to 6th 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...

Volunteers' Week 2026 - Meet Marion Bedford

Volunteers' Week, running from 1st to 6th 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 is granted a Royal Warrant

Fine Cell Work is granted a Royal Warrant as Supplier of Hand-Embroidered Products for Her Majesty, The Queen. Embroidery work undertaken by prisoners in their cells is given a Royal seal of approval for quality,...

Meet the Team - Rupert Parry, Engagement & Support Officer

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 Rupert, Fine Cell Work's Engagement and Support Officer, to...

Emily May's South Downs Way Challenge

A few days ago, we came across Emily May’s incredible fundraiser. From 2nd to 9th April 2026, she’ll be walking over 100 miles along the South Downs Way, from Winchester to Eastbourne, to raise money...

Meet the Team: Sophie Graney, Workshop Supervisor

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 Sophie, Fine Cell Work's Workshop Supervisor (pictured...

Fine Cell Work Stitcher Awards 2025

"I can’t believe it, I’ve never been awarded a certificate before. I’m absolutely choked." - Paul, Fine Cell Work Stitcher At Fine Cell Work, we are continually impressed by the achievements of our talented stitchers,...

2025 - a year in review

As we head into 2026, we're taking the time to celebrate a few of the highlights of 2025. From exhibiting stitchers’ and Open The Gate apprentices’ work at world-renowned museums, events and institutions to hosting...

A moment of festive togetherness

Throughout the year, apprentices and graduates from our post-release programme, Open The Gate, staff and Hub volunteers look forward to one of the highlights of the Fine Cell Work calendar - our annual Apprentice and...