A FAMILY-RUN business has joined forces with Havens hospices to launch bars of “handmade natural, vegan” soap.

The products have been created by Bean and Boy, in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, and come in three scents - gin and tonic, pink peppercorn, and wildflower and oats.

They are being sold in Havens’ charity shops, including Leigh, Hockley and Benfleet, in the run-up to Christmas, with all profits being kept by the organisation to help them care for families across south Essex.

Echo: Product - Catherine Cutts, a volunteer at Havens hospice's Leigh charity shop, with the bars of soapProduct - Catherine Cutts, a volunteer at Havens hospice's Leigh charity shop, with the bars of soap (Image: Havens hospices)

It follows the charity teaming up with the Leigh-on-Sea Brewery to launch a “crisp and fruity” pale ale named after Southend’s Cliff Lift.

Stacey Siddons, co-founder of Bean and Boy said: “We’re so incredibly proud to be working with such a well-known charity and to add Leigh-on-Sea Brewery, another brilliant brand, to the collaboration is amazing and inspiring.

“We’re incredibly proud to be working together to help support Havens Hospices.”

The soaps come in two sizes small and large with a smaller bar being priced at £2.50 and the bigger block at £4.95 and are also available to buy on their online website store.

Sarah Schubert, e-commerce and new goods manager at Havens hospices, said: “We’re really excited to be working with businesses, like Bean and Boy, to bring a new and exclusive range of goods to our shops.

“They’ve been incredibly supportive, and we’re sure our customers will love the products as much as we do.

“Each bar of soap is handmade and full of essential vitamins and minerals to help boost the skin’s natural balance.

“We’ve three scents available. Gin and tonic, wildflower and oats and pink peppercorn and are expanding our range, ready for Christmas to include an exciting new fragrance incorporating our limited-edition Clift Lift beer.”

Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages living with incurable conditions and their families.

This care and support includes everyone, extending to partners, family, and friends, to make sure the right support is there for patients and the people who matter to them, where and when they need it.

To buy a bar of soap online, visit: havenshospices.shop.