Clever Betsy is an ECHO Social Enterprise project providing Day Opportunities for adults
What is Clever Betsy?
Clever Betsy is a creative ECHO Social Enterprise, where upcycling meets imagination. We rely on kind donations and are always grateful for wool, fabric, haberdashery and art & craft materials.
What would I do if I joined?
Our participants transform donated materials into beautiful, handcrafted items—each one unique and full of character. Every contribution helps empower individuals to build confidence, learn new skills, and share their creativity with the world.
You can find these treasures in the ECHO shop and local community outlets.
What would I get from attending?
We provide a safe, calm, and welcoming space where adults with learning disabilities can i learn new skills, make lasting friendships and above all have fun. Clever Betsy reflects the ECHO guiding principles of participant choice and support, community access, participant involvement, quality and collaboration.
You will learn to:
- Grow through craft and design skills
- Work together as part of a supportive team
- Make friends and have fun
- Explore your own creativity
- Be at the heart of the community
Here’s what some of the current team members say about Clever Betsy:
“I enjoy doing the different crafts and spending time with my friends. The staff help me learn and help with ideas if I’m stuck…”
“It’s good that we can sell some of the things we make. We made masks and wreaths for the Leominster In Bloom Festival…”
“I learned to use the sewing machine to make fabric designs. I made my own apron and I like painting and sewing.”
When do the sessions happen
Clever Betsy is open Mondays – Thursdays, 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at 40 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES
If you need to contact the project directly, then please call 01568 620307
When do the sessions happen?
Clever Betsy is open Mondays – Thursdays, 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at 40 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES
What experience/abilities are required?
Participants will receive full instruction by skilled staff members and volunteers, who all bring something different to the project in terms of their experience and specific skill sets.
What outcomes can be expected?
Practical Skills/Knowledge/Learning:
- Develop a range of craft and design skills
- Be a team member in a work-based setting
- Retailing and Marketing skills and interacting with customers
- Numeracy and Literacy skills through the shop
What does a place cost?
ECHO is an approved provider with Herefordshire Council and so the cost of attending a day activity such as Radio ECHO can often be included in a support plan. We accept commissioned places, direct payments or self funded attendees. The current daily cost is £60.83
How do I take a referral forwards?
Go to Making a referral, which provides the contact details of ECHO’s Referral Manager and tells you everything you need to know to move the process forwards.