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SNAP was excited to be back at The Mesken, raising funds and awareness of the variety of services and support available to families who have…
SNAP is an Essex charity whose aim is to inform, encourage and support families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability, allowing parents and carers to grow in strength and knowledge so they are better equipped to give the best possible help to their children.
From its Brentwood base, SNAP offers a helping hand to thousands of families who need support. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services, available to families of children and young people aged 0 to 25.
The charity’s vision is to provide a safe environment offering a wide range of support and specialist services with the aim to increase resilience and empowerment within our families. SNAP’s ethos is about strengthening all members of the family.
“When parents first come to The SNAP Centre they often feel isolated and don’t know where to turn, but with SNAP’s support they grow in strength and knowledge and become better equipped to give the best possible help to their children,” says Karen Boath, SNAP CEO.
Registered Charity No.1077787
“It gives me complete inclusion, being around other people who completely understand what it feels like [to have a child with SEN].
Rudy can just be. He is able to completely express himself without judgement.”
All figures are correct as of December 2024.
Year on year there is an increasing demand from families for SNAP’s services.
“The SNAP team really are local heroes, and I can’t thank them enough for their support and warmth towards my family.”
Rebecca shared how SNAP has made a difference to her family, in particular her son, Thomas.
Volunteering for SNAP is a really rewarding experience bringing many benefits to both the charity and to the individual themselves. With around 60 volunteers, of all ages, SNAP offers a stepping stone to future employment or other pursuits.
SNAP was excited to be back at The Mesken, raising funds and awareness of the variety of services and support available to families who have…
Mike Conyers featured in our very first edition of SNAP Matters back in 2017 as a Charity Champion raising an incredible £32,000 over 16 years.
Helpline Manager Pam shares some information about the support that Essex families can receive via the phone or email.
Family Support Adviser, Sasha, shares the crucial role SNAP has played in her family’s life for over 20 years and the amazing journey of how she started…
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