Fine Cell Work
Fine Cell Work is a charity which trains and pays prison inmates to do craft work in their cells. Our object is to rehabilitate them through productive, creative activity and the chance of saving a nestegg for release.
Activities & Mission
Fine Cell Work is a charity which trains and pays prison inmates to do craft work in their cells. Our object is to rehabilitate them through productive, creative activity and the chance of saving a nestegg for release.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 35). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,376,795 | £1,376,725 | £1,199,711 | £817,665 | £794,783 | 16 / 211 |
| 2024 | £1,322,426 | £1,291,893 | £1,088,922 | £817,595 | £720,547 | 16 / 194 |
| 2023 | £1,152,548 | £1,182,533 | £985,172 | £787,062 | £770,962 | 15 / 138 |
| 2022 | £1,141,612 | £1,169,091 | £889,755 | £817,047 | £694,033 | 15 / 124 |
| 2021 | £1,116,433 | £950,012 | £777,484 | £844,526 | £600,932 | 15 / 98 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fine Cell Work
What does Fine Cell Work do?
Fine Cell Work is a charity which trains and pays prison inmates to do craft work in their cells. Our object is to rehabilitate them through productive, creative activity and the chance of saving a nestegg for release.
How much income did Fine Cell Work report in 2025?
Fine Cell Work reported total income of £1.38m and reported expenditure of £1.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fine Cell Work?
Fine Cell Work has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 35 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fine Cell Work registered as a charity?
Fine Cell Work was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 1995 as charity number 1049095. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Fine Cell Work?
Fine Cell Work is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fine Cell Work operate?
Fine Cell Work operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fine Cell Work a registered charity?
Yes — Fine Cell Work is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049095.
Details
Unit 2-5
Berrytime Studios
190-192 Queenstown Road
LONDON
SW8 3NR
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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