"When I first met Louisa, the Fine Cell Work volunteer, I told her that it had been a very long time since I’d put needle and thread to anything, but she patiently walked through a re-introduction. I went back to my cell with a kit for a pin cushion and a...

We have been keeping in touch with the apprentices enrolled in our Open the Gates programme whilst our Hub is closed and continue to be blown away by the resilience that they are showing in the face of the current situation. Below is a blog written by Anthony, who shares his thoughts on the...

Replicated as originally written for russellwebster.comIt goes against every instinct we have in the charity sector to be unable to provide support for the people who rely on us. Yet with guidance from the government becoming increasingly stringent in order to battle the COVID-19 crisis, we are all adapting the way...

“It is very humbling to be chosen for special commissions as it means Fine Cell Work has trust in me to do a good job. I am proud to contribute. The tiny details stitched with only black and white on black and white were demanding on both fingers and eyes....

 “I always feel very honoured to be chosen for special work - it’s nice to have variety and challenge myself to learn new methods of stitching. This commission was something special, mounted on a large frame, with two layers of fabric together. I did feel a little nervous to begin...