SNAP's governing document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which states that its objects "are for the relief of children with physical and/or mental disabilities or other special needs particularly by the provision of information, encouragement and support to their parents and such other charitable activities as the Executive Committee in their absolute discretion shall decide".

SNAP is governed by a board of directors, which forms the Executive Committee.  The directors of SNAP are known as trustees.   

Working Structure

The Manager reports directly to the trustees at the Executive Committee meetings, which are held a minimum of four times a year. 

The day-to-day running of SNAP is entrusted to the Manager supported by two Assistant Managers and nine further staff members, some of whom work part-time.

Risk Management

The Trustees have identified the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.  The systems of internal control include:

a three-year business plan
an annual budget and regular reviews of the budget against financial results
identification and management of potential risks to the charity
annual risk assessments of SNAP’s services and operating environment
annual review of SNAP’s policies (listed below)
clear procedures regarding delegation of authority and segregation of duties
formulation of business continuity plan

SNAP's Policies

SNAP implements the following policies, which are regularly reviewed:

Child Protection • Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Anti-Fraud • Whistle Blowing • Code of Conduct • Complaints
Confidentiality • Data Protection • Equal Opportunities
Health & Safety Code of Practice • Swine Flu Policy
Maternity • Parental Leave • Paternity • Adoption Leave
Risks to the Charity •  SNAP’s Financial Regulations
Fire Risk Assessment & Fire Procedure • Risk Assessment
Accident Assessment & Accident Procedure
Grievance & Disciplinary Procedures •  SNAP’s Internal Standing Orders