Blog
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Harry Specters' Social Mission: Creating Opportunities
At Harry Specters, we believe that every piece of chocolate should do more than just satisfy a craving—it should make a difference. Founded by Mona and inspired by her autistic son, Ash, our mission is to provide employment and training...
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Harry Specters Wins 2024 King's Award for Promoting Opportunity
In an extraordinary nod to our ongoing commitment to social change, Harry Specters is thrilled to announce our latest milestone: receiving the 2024 King's Award for Promoting Opportunity. This prestigious accolade not only reaffirms our mission but celebrates our unique...
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Empowering Change: Autistic Employees at Harry Specters
Every Harry Specters box begins in our Ely factory, where chocolates are made, checked, de-moulded, packed and prepared by people with different roles and strengths. The finished chocolate matters first. The workplace behind it matters too. Harry Specters was founded...
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The Art of Chocolate Making: How Our Autistic Artisans Excel in Craftsmanship
Chocolate looks effortless when it’s done well. A glossy finish. A clean snap. A filling that’s smooth, balanced, and exactly where it should be. Behind that “effortless” is a lot of detail - tempering curves, timings, careful handling, neat finishes,...
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Empower Your Purchase: The Significance of Supporting Social Enterprises
Every purchase is a choice. Most of the time, it’s simply “Do I want this?” - but sometimes it can also be “What does this purchase do?” That’s where social enterprises come in. Supporting a social enterprise is one of...
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Social Enterprise does not bring social change
It is customers that bring a social change. Neither customers nor social enterprises realise this. The lack of this fundamental understanding by social entrepreneurs is the single largest barrier to the growth of social enterprises. Typically, a social...