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Supporting the Shetland Soap Company

Poonam Kapoor

As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Poonam was inspired by her nephew to help make a change at Lloyd’s, one that would inspire colleagues, but also support a community that she feels very passionately about

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. 

Their team are truly exceptional and I am so pleased we have been able to support them.

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.

The Shetland Soap Company products

The Shetland Soap Company

The Shetland Soap Company recently celebrated their 20-year anniversary. Find out more about what they do and read more of their great stories.

Community spirit

Insurance has always had a clear social purpose, helping people bounce back from hard times and build confidence in everyday life. 

At Lloyd’s, we have a long history of working to support the communities around us. Through the Lloyd’s charities and the support of our market, we helped people and communities become more resilient, more sustainable, and more inclusive for over 200 years.

Our purpose centres around getting behind charities, colleagues and businesses that are actively working to make a tangible difference to the lives and prospects for people around the world.

Poonam Kapoor - Process Engineer Business Integration, Lloyd's

07 Dec 2022