Our Mission

ONLY 4.8% OF ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, KNOWN TO THEIR LOCAL AUTHORITY IN ENGLAND, ARE IN PAID WORK (NHS DIGITAL, 2023)

We want to work to change that!

We are driven by the mission to provide work based training and employment opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and autism. To support individuals to unlock their skills and talents and maximise their possibilities. 

When you become a WASHCLUB customer, you aren't just buying a beautiful handmade product. You're supporting real people, celebrating incredible talent and helping demonstrate that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve, contribute and belong. It's a chance to support a local Essex social enterprise and be part of something that really matters.

Embracing Differences, Creating Opportunities, One Gift at a Time!

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Director of Independence Clubs CIC

Andrew Denny

We wanted to create a business to support people with additional needs and autism to tackle the difficulties they face in gaining employment. These individuals often struggle to find paid work, not because of a lack of ability, but because they are not given the chance.

We wanted to create a space where they could learn valuable skills and gain confidence and independence through meaningful work. So in January 2022, Independence Clubs CIC brought The Washclub and our new venture began..."