The Handmade Twin — Original, Lemon and Choc Chip shortbread twin packs by Half the Story, Nottingham

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Life-Changing Biscuits.

A handmade shortbread, available in three flavours. Made by hand in Nottingham by people rebuilding their lives.

Three flavours

Available through these partners

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real biscuits. real people. real life impact.

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90 HRS

of Real Living Wage employment per pallet sold

12

employees at our Nottingham bakery as of July 2026

800+

hours of employment created per month

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CASE STUDY: Creating two new jobs with Sodexo Live!

Sodexo Live! provides event catering across the globe — from airport lounges to arenas.

Since September 2024, our partnership has created two new job roles in our bakery team, and over 100,000 biscuits!

"Our partnership with Half the Story Biscuits has become a standout example of how thoughtful collaboration can deliver meaningful social impact while operating at commercial scale. Together, we’ve been able to create valuable and sustainable employment opportunities, all while providing our clients and customers with delicious, high‑quality biscuits that genuinely make a difference." 

"What has truly set this partnership apart is Half the Story’s operational reliability and efficiency, which has enabled us to seamlessly integrate their products into our venues and events. Their ability to consistently fulfil large volume orders has given us complete confidence—not only in the quality of the product, but in their capacity to support a nationwide partnership at pace."

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  • Nottingham Trent University logo with a bright pink shield containing the white letters 'NTU' and black text reading 'Nottingham Trent University' on a white background.
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We’re excited to offer Half the Story’s biscuits onboard our trains. These treats not only taste great — but they make a real difference to people’s lives. Welcoming Half the Story as a supplier supports our commitment to working with small, purpose-driven businesses that enhance the customer experience, while creating a positive, lasting impact.

— Rob Taylor, Food and Beverage Development Manager at Avanti West Coast

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tell your customers and team about your impact

point of sale package

Marketing materials that tell the story of life-changing jobs alongside every biscuit. Demonstrate your actions to meet your social value goals to your stakeholders.

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co-brand package

Your brand identity meets life-changing biscuits.

Set your biscuit offering apart. Get branded biscuits with measurable social impact.

Available on orders over 50k packets. Through this initiative you would create over 100 hours of real Living Wage work — helping bring dignity, hope and purpose to people's lives.