A baby loss charity's first shop will stock items made by inmates at two Kent prisons.

As part of the opening celebrations, Making Miracles announced it will partner with both Maidstone and East Sutton Park Prisons, where inmates craft handmade items to be sold at the charity's store Handmade With Love.

The shop opened at The Mall Shopping Centre, in Maidstone, last Saturday.

Making Miracles was established nine years ago and supports all members of the families who are affected by miscarriage or baby loss.

Every penny sold at the shop, which is run by volunteers, goes to support services for local families.

The governor at Maidstone Prison said: "We are really excited to help this worthy cause.

"There are some talented inmates in our prison who want to help to raise money for this fantastic charity."

While the governor at East Sutton Park Prison added: "We have a lot of women who have had life traumas but have the ability to give back and they will be very excited to support Making Miracles."

The new initiative will also help prisoners learn new skills and, at the same time, give something back to local communities.

Sally Howells, chairman at Making Miracles, said: "We are so pleased to have this fantastic partnership with our local prisons and as well as receiving some beautiful items like the height charts.

"We also feel we are supporting the prisoners by enabling them to give something back to the community and support a local charity and the prison is also teaching them new skills.

"All people working in the shop are also volunteers so every penny profit from the items we sell go to fund our services supporting families who lose a baby either through miscarriage or at birth or up to the age of one."

For further information or if you are interested in volunteering, contact sally@makingmiracles.org.uk or visit the shop and talk to a volunteer.