Earlier this year, the Ministry of Justice produced a short film about Fine Cell Work, focusing on how our work is helping to change the lives of people in prison. They visited a prison in...

Easter is often seen as a time of opportunity: new beginnings, rebirth, reconsideration and hope. For people living and coping in the tough world of prison, it is hard to have hope.They often have nothing and no one...

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...

  "I’ve done things I regret, and I may not be able to change the hurt I’ve caused in the past, but I can give back by doing good things now." - Lewis, a Fine Cell...

 Fine Cell Work stitchers can now have their OCN coursework assessed by our own moderators, reducing the wait for certification. From our popular cushions to our bespoke commissions, each Fine Cell Work piece has...

Bob has been a Fine Cell Work stitcher in prison for 15 years. Read his story.

Fine Cell Work’s Resettlement Service found to be a success This is a guest post from Russell Webster, the independent external evaluator of Fine Cell Work’s Open the Gates programme. Regular readers will know all...

It is hard to believe that one year has passed since we closed the doors on Human Touch - our unique exhibition of artworks designed in collaboration with eight of the world's leading contemporary artists. We welcomed hundreds, possibly...

"One of the most gratifying things about stitching is the time it affords me to both focus and reflect. Having had poor and inappropriate coping strategies in the past – when faced with stressful or...