related links
For more information on prisons and the context in which Fine Cell Work operates, check out these government and voluntary sector websites:
Key justice and prison sites
Home Office
The Ministry of Justice
Crime and Justice on DirectGov
Scottish Prison Service
Magistrates Association
other justice Related Sites
Prison Reform
PrisonReform.org lists government sites, campaign groups, support groups and charities.
Unlock
The Association of Ex-Offenders
Clinks
Supports voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Inside Out Trust
Develops prison projects based on restorative justice principles
Inside Time
The national monthly newspaper for prisoners
Action For Prisoner's Families
The national federation of services supporting families of prisoners
Prisoners' Education Trust
Aims to enrich the range of education and learning available to prisoners
The Howard League for Penal Reform
Established in 1866, this is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK
The Prison Reform Trust
Aimed at creating a just, humane and effective penal system
Hibiscus Trust
A branch of the Female Prisoners Welfare Project (FPWP), Hibiscus was set up in 1991 to address the special needs of foreign national women imprisoned in the UK
Shannon Trust (Toe by Toe Reading Plan)
An award-winning peer mentoring programme which encourages and supports prisoners who can read to give one-to-one tuition to those who struggle to read
Prison and the Arts
The Koestler Trust
The Koestler Trust is a prison arts charity, its aim is to promote the arts in prisons
Ray Materson
Ray Materson escaped the harsh realities of prison life through embroidery, visit his amazing site.
Needlecraft and Embroidery
The Royal School of Needlework
Aims to teach and keep alive the art of hand embroidery
The Crafts Council
The UK's national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts
The Quilter's Guild
Provides information and resources both to its members and the general public
The Embroiderers' Guild
TheUK's leading crafts association and educational charity
This Immortal Coil
Ann Winchester is an artist and her site explores life's religious, spiritual and scientific mysteries
Embroidery Magazine
The essential magazine for the enthusiast, professional, teacher, collector and historian
Selvedge
A magazine and comprehensive resource for a wide audience of textile enthusiasts
Sew Exciting
Top quality needlepoint kits, counted cross stitch kits, embroidery kits, printed needlepoint canvases
Hippo Box
Help for busy folk never at home as they are out and about doing hobbies
The Coleshill Collection
Peruse the wonderful selection of Cross Stitch and Tapestries from this friendly firm
Interior Design
John Stefanidis
One of the world's leading interior designers
Melissa Wyndham
A designer with a unique gift for mixing contemporary and antique to great effect
The Dining Room Shop
A unique business specialising in every aspect of dining, antique or bespoke items and accessories
William Yeoward
Renowned interior designer, working with finest in materials and craftsmanship
Allegra Hicks
An international luxury lifestyle brand, her collections draw on bohemian textiles
Biggs Powell
Well known US interior designer Biggs Powell is admired for his mix of the classic and contemporary
The Wedding Directory
A great resource for all those planning a wedding and seeking out any number of suppliers
Firmdale Hotels
The luxurious chain of London hotels totally unique in their design and style of decoration
Lynda Spiro
Designer and producer of contemporary and hand crafted rugs
Panni Bharti
Wonderful and funky car exteriors, designs range from funky flowered wall paper to tapestries
Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair
One of the most important international antiques fairs for interiors with over 130 exhibitors
The De Morgan Centre
The permanent home for work by William De Morgan, the Victorian ceramic artist
The House Directory
An excellent site if you are embarking on some redecoration or need an extensive home resource
BIDA
The British Interior Design Association promotes high standards throughout the profession
Hotel Designs
THE hotel design resource for interior designers, architects and hoteliers
Alison Willoughby
An established and innovative textile designer
Daisy de Villeneuve
London born illustrator, designer and writer
Ethical Business
Anita Roddick
The wonderful Anita Roddick, founder of The Bodyshop, get informed, outraged and inspired
Eco Chic
EcoChic is an online boutique with a beautiful story and a handpicked collection of the finest ethically sourced products