Ben's story - finding creativity post-release

Ben has graduated this week from our post-release Open The Gate programme, which is delivered at our hub in Battersea. We caught up with him to hear about his experiences with Fine Cell Work, as...

Meet The Team: Lola Pedersen, Production Coordinator

We caught up with Lola Pedersen, Fine Cell Work's Production Coordinator, to hear about her role at the charity, but also about her personal creative pursuits (of which there are many!) 

Introducing Stitch Up magazine

We have recently sent out the latest edition of our biannual magazine, Stitch Up, to our stitchers across all of our programmes. Encompassing cell groups, lone stitchers, workshop stitchers and apprentices on our Open The...

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...