Fine Cell Work Review: Second-Chance UK
A social enterprise training prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework - a foundation for life after prison.
Fine Cell Work is a home & living brand based in London, UK, curated by Purpose Picks for its commitment to social enterprise, prison rehabilitation, handmade. A social enterprise training prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework - a foundation for life after prison.
Why We Picked Them
Training prisoners in high-quality needlework since 1997, Fine Cell Work has built the largest workforce of hand-embroiderers in Europe. Its post-release reoffending rate is less than 2%, compared to a 40% national average: proof that skilled work and dignity transform lives.
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- Location
- London, UK
- Ships to
- Worldwide
- Founded
- 1997
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Fine Cell Work based?
- Fine Cell Work is based in London, UK and ships to: Worldwide.
- Where can I buy Fine Cell Work?
- Fine Cell Work sells from its own online shop at https://finecellwork.co.uk/. The featured picks on this page link straight to it.
- What does Fine Cell Work sell?
- Fine Cell Work makes home & living products. Featured picks: Sunflower Hand Embroidered Linen Cushion, Knepp Ponies Hand Embroidered Cushion.
In our gift guides
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- Charity Christmas cards and greeting cards →
Charity Christmas cards, and cards made from rescued beach plastic, drawn by disabled artists, or printed to fund feminist causes.
- Halloween gifts →
Trick-or-treat chocolate, Jack O' Lantern macarons, a witch hat, and toys for the dog, then candles for the evenings after.
- Black Friday gifts →
Gifts built to last, gifts that fund a job, and Giving Tuesday picks from brands that give away all their profits.
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