SNAPS Superhero Challenge zooms into the news!
The SNAPS Superhero Challenge 2024 was a big success, with over 100 children and their families joining us for a fun-filled day. We also secured some local press coverage for the event, including a photo feature in The Yorkshire Evening Post – take a look here. Press coverage ahead of the event included a piece […]
Photography Competition: The Howards!
Our late Trustee Howard Pickles was a wonderful photographer and always managed to capture special moments at SNAPS’ events. With this in mind, we thought that a photography competition, which we’ve named ‘The Howards’, would be a fitting way to honour him. So, if you’re coming along to the SNAPS Superhero Challenge on Sunday, 8th […]
Our latest Impact Report
We’re very pleased to share our latest Impact Report, which illustrates the support we’ve been able to provide to children with additional needs and their families over the past 12 months. We’re proud of everything that we’ve achieved over the past year, including: Support for 180 families every month across Leeds and West Yorkshire 341 hydrotherapy sessions […]
Mark Bramfitt raises over £3,000 for SNAPS!
Our friend Mark Bramfitt has once again undertaken a fundraising challenge for SNAPS, this time raising over £3,000! Mark raised the funds by completing a sponsored football themed distance challenge using the cycle, row and cross trainer machines at his gym. He completed over 435 km, the equivalent of travelling between Leeds, Manchester United and […]
Howard Pickles
21st January 1961 – 15th June 2024 We were incredibly sad to hear that our good friend Howard Pickles passed away last month. Howard had been Treasurer on SNAPS’ Board of Trustees since 2017 helping us to ensure that SNAPS’ finances were in the best possible health. His expert knowledge and advice were incredibly valuable to the […]
Phoenix visits the BBC
You might remember the brilliant Phoenix and his mum, Lora, featuring on BBC Radio 2 last year, where they talked all about SNAPS as part of BBC Children in Need. Following the interview, Phoenix was invited to Bolton Wanderers stadium to speak to Zoe Ball live on air, and meet Vernon Kay at the end […]
Child Friendly Leeds Awards Winners!
Members of the SNAPS team attended the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024 at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds yesterday. It was a fantastic evening, made even better when SNAPS was announced as winner of “Exceptional Contribution to the Child Friendly Leeds 12 Wishes!” This award recognises the individuals, projects and organisations who have […]
Vote for SNAPS in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll!
We’re delighted that SNAPS has been selected as one of the charities for the My Favourite Voucher Codes July charity poll. Every month, My Favourite Voucher Codes give four charities the chance to win a donation of 20% of their profits. Throughout the month, the public gets to vote for the charity they want […]
SNAPS Superhero Challenge returns for 2024
Our annual SNAPS Superhero Challenge is returning to Leeds this September! Taking place at the John Charles Centre for Sport on Sunday, 8th September, the Superhero Challenge gives children the chance to zoom around a 400m athletics track. Each child can decide on their own distance target. They may choose to go halfway round, the […]
SNAPS awarded grant from Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
We are absolutely delighted to share the news that we have been awarded a grant of £25,000 from Postcode Neighbourhood Trust! Postcode Neighbourhood Trust supports smaller charities and good causes in the North of England, to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. These funds will help us […]