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20 Years of Fine Cell Work

By Katie SteingoldSeptember 01, 2017

"There were a fair number of raised eyebrows back in 1997 when I described my new job selling prisoners’ embroidery, in Lady Anne Tree’s bold words, 'to top shops'. A sweet and rather lunatic idea,...
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Our Funders

By Katie SteingoldFebruary 28, 2017

Fine Cell Work would like to acknowledge and thank the following funders for their contribution to our work: AB Trust Adrian Swire Trust Aldo Trust Alice Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation Ancaster TrustASK Trust Bromley Trust...
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Fine Cell Work

Fine Cell Work is a charity which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons.

Teaching prisoners high-quality needlework boosts their self-worth, instils self-discipline, fosters hope and encourages them to lead independent, crime-free lives.

Charity Registration No. 1049095.

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Fine Cell Work

190-192 Queenstown Road
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SW8 3NR

Please note: this is the address of our office, not a shop.

020 7931 9998
info@finecellwork.co.uk

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