Social Impact Through Artisan Chocolate

When you buy from us, whether it’s a silky-smooth chocolate bar or a beautifully curated box of handcrafted chocolates, you’re doing more than treating yourself or a loved one. You’re backing a social enterprise that puts purpose and people at the heart of everything we do.

At Harry Specters, we reinvest our profits to create meaningful work for autistic people. Our mission is clear: award-winning artisan chocolate, made ethically, to champion real change.

What Is a Social Enterprise?

A social enterprise is a business that trades to tackle social issues. It operates like any other business, but instead of the majority of profits going to shareholders, they are used to improve lives and strengthen communities. In our case, it means creating opportunities for autistic people to gain skills, confidence, experience, and paid work.

Our Impact: Over 360 Lives Changed

Since we started, we've supported more than 360 autistic people through training, work experience, and employment - often after after struggling to find employment or even work experience elsewhere. Some of our team have moved on to roles at larger companies like Amazon and Sainsbury's. Others have passed their driving tests, made new friends, and built confidence they never thought possible. 

 Learn more about our social impact framework here

So when we say ‘chocolates for change’ – we mean it! Each chocolate bar or selection box you buy helps write the next chapter of someone’s story.

The Numbers Behind Your Purchase

With the help of UnLtd, we developed a social impact calculator that shows where your money goes. For every £1 spent (excluding delivery), around 69p directly benefits autistic individuals, their families, and the wider economy.

For example, between 2018 and 2021:

• We made 2.7 million chocolates
• Created 29,392 paid hours for autistic staff
• Delivered 1,871 hours of supported work experience
• Generated £283,127 in value for the UK economy

That’s the kind of impact that even the most decadent chocolate can’t measure in grams.

Creating Lasting Change Through Autism Employment

Autism employment isn’t just about ticking boxes or diversity pledges—it’s about seeing the value in people. Many autistic individuals possess incredible attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and an ability to spot things others might miss. We’ve seen these strengths every day in our team, past and present.

As Mona, our founder, says:

“Our experience shows that autistic people are loyal and like to contribute, and what makes them really unique is their attention to detail... we can help them become very productive workers and contribute to society.”

This isn’t one-size-fits-all, either. Every autistic person is different. We listen, adapt, and create a working environment that suits each individual’s strengths and needs.

Your Support Powers Real Progress

By investing in our chocolate, you’re helping autistic people build confidence, gain independence, and shape their futures. You’re helping families breathe a little easier. You’re even helping the economy save money by reducing pressure on social services and building a more inclusive workforce.

On a visit to the factory in 2023, during an interview with Big Society Capital, member of Parliament Lucy Frazer said: “Harry Specters is an excellent example of how social enterprise can make a real difference to our communities, and how to make great chocolate!"

From work experience placements to full-time roles, your purchase helps people grow—step by step, bar by bar, box by box.

Join the Movement with Every Gift

Whether you’re sending a thank you, celebrating a birthday, or just fancy a Friday treat—choosing a chocolate box or bar from Harry Specters is a simple way to spread joy and support a cause that matters.

Because chocolate that changes lives really is the sweetest gift of all.