Open The Gate Apprentices on Sky News

Did you see Fine Cell Work on Sky News last week? As the new Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, outlines her vision for prison reform, our post-release programme becomes an...

Ministry of Justice film: How Needlework is Rehabilitating Prisoners' Lives

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...

Kit Kemp's Tapestry of Redemption Quilt

The Tapestry of Redemption Quilt is a wonderful, physical representation of all that Fine Cell Work is and does, bringing together in-cell stitchers, post release apprentices, Trustees, volunteers and staff. Conceived by long-time supporter and...

How to be a craft activist: a panel discussion at Craftworks

From left to right: Jade Ilke, Sarah Corbett, Katy Emck and Vanessa Marr Fine Cell Work were honoured to take part in the Craft Really Works showcase at Craftworks Show, held at Shoreditch Town Hall in May. Curated by...

Meet the designer: Snowden Flood

With Summer Solstice just around the corner, we thought we'd shine a light on our Stonehenge Cushion. Part of our bestselling Landmarks needlepoint collection, this iconic design has become a Fine Cell Work classic. We spoke...

Volunteers' Week 2024 - Meet Sarah Ashford

Volunteers' Week, running from 3rd 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 2024 - Meet Leah Jensen

Volunteers' Week, running from 3rd 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...

Lara's Story - building hope and resilience

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...

Meet the designer - Kit Kemp

We are incredibly lucky to have a longstanding working relationship with the celebrated interior designer, Kit Kemp MBE - as both a design collaborator and as a dedicated trustee of Fine Cell Work. Her creative talent...