Supporting the Shetland Soap Company

Sometimes you experience things in life which change the way you think. I never knew much about Autism until Arvind, my nephew, came into our lives and since then he has left a mark on me. While watching him grow, but also seeing his struggles, I often think about what his future will look like.

It was then that I came across a company called The Shetland Soap Company who provide employment opportunities to those with Autism and other disabilities. I knew this would be an opportunity to create awareness as well as support a great company.

With the support of our amazing Corporate Real Estate team, who worked with the company to secure an order, I am pleased to say as of early 2023 all hand soap and shower gel across the Corporation will be sourced directly from The Shetland Soap Company. The Lloyd’s order has helped them to sustain and grow employment and development skills for nine individuals with learning disabilities or autism for a total of 140+ hours per week. 

Next time you use the new products, take a moment to realise the process for creating each bottle of liquid soap and shower gel is all completed by hand – the measuring, mixing, pouring, sealing, labelling and packaging, by these fantastic and inspiring people.