Our Story | Half the Story Social Enterprise Biscuits

Smiling bakers working in the Half the Story bakery.

LIFE-CHANGING JOBS

From homelessness to hope. Each packet of Half the Story biscuits creates supportive employment for people experiencing major barriers to work.

privately owned — all profits reinvested

employees at our Nottingham bakery as of January 2026

800+

hours of employment created per month

Half the Story Bakery kitchen with workers preparing handmade biscuits.

THE OTHER HALF OF THE STORY

Delicious, handmade shortbread is only half the story.

Our Nottingham bakery provides supportive employment for people facing barriers to work, including homelessness. Bakers are paid the Real Living Wage and have access to in-work support, mentoring and training.

Every 100 biscuits we sell creates one hour of supportive, meaningful work, providing hope, purpose and dignity.

Hands arranging Half the Story shortbread biscuits.

"This job gives me a new start for my life"

E moved to the UK with her family seeking asylum. Back home she had worked in health and safety.

“My life in my country was good because we were workers. But we needed to get out of my country; it was a very difficult decision, but we had to go.”

“My family, we needed to look for a new job and a new house. This country was very difficult... different language and different culture.”

“If I didn’t receive this support my family would be in a homeless situation. I am so grateful to Half the Story. It’s a new opportunity and a change for my life.”