Our Team

• Chief Executive – Lucy Owen
• Trust and Grant Fundraising Manager– Sam Lambert
• Community Fundraising Manager – Jenny Sellers
• Community Fundraising Manager – Eve Holdsworth
• Finance Manager – Alex Firth

Manager – Dean Sanderson

Jenn Evans – Assistant Manager

I am originally from Canada and I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at Leeds Beckett University. I started volunteering with SNAPS in March 2018 and immediately fell in love with the charity, the children, and the families. I am so grateful to now have the opportunity to work as the assistant manager at the Pennyfield site. Every Saturday I look forward to working alongside an phenomenal team while supporting incredible children and families; all of whom have taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I am a stronger believer that you will never change the world by trying to be like it, and I love that SNAPS not only accepts, but celebrates the differences in everyone.

Chloe Elmslie – Support Worker

I have been working with SNAPS for three years. I’m able to learn about different conditions the children have been diagnosed with and find out how their diagnosis impacts the child and their family, as well as other skills such as different methods of communicating with a non-verbal child. I love seeing the long term impact on the children, seeing how the physiotherapy they are receiving has benefitted them. SNAPS on my personal statement was a massive help getting my accepted onto my university degree, therefore I love working for SNAPS to give back and saying thank you for their help to me.

Becky Lackie – Support Worker

I’m a support worker at SNAPS, based at the Pennyfield site, as well as undertaking an MSc Physiotherapy degree at Leeds Beckett University. I instantly fell in love with SNAPS when I experienced how passionate and committed the team were to whole families of children with additional needs. I saw how important it was for children and their siblings to have a free space to be themselves, meet new friends and have fun. I also recognised that it is just as important for parents and relatives to have a place to sit down, have a cuppa, and meet other families in their shoes, as well as joining in on the fun of course. As an aspiring physio, it feels amazing to be part of such an incredible team and I feel honoured every Saturday to have the privilege of working for SNAPS.

Mia Donaghy – Support Worker

I am a first year BSc student at Leeds Beckett University studying physiotherapy. I love being a support worker at SNAPS as it has had such a positive impact on my own family and I want to support other families going through similar things. SNAPS helped my sister, who has Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, find her love for dance and swimming when she was younger and allowed my parents to talk and console to other parents with children with disabilities.

Physiotherapists – Sarah Cantwell, Dawn Walton, Becky Brooks, Georgina Thornton-Frankland, Lauren Haworth, Laura Collins, Anne Colleran-Welsh

Swimming Instructor – Leanne Constantinou

• Manager – Jo Milburn

• Assistant Manger – Ainta Tonkinson

I have been working with SNAPS since the Broomfield site opened. I enjoy working at Broomfield as it’s a good astomphere and the staff and families are all wonderful. I have made many friendships since working at Broomfield.

• Paul Wade – Support Worker

I have been with SNAPS since the Broomfield site first opened. I enjoy working for SNAPS because it provides support for children with special needs, parents and siblings. Since working here I have seen many friendship made between the children as well as helping parents find a place where they can discuss any issues they are facing with other parents. I have also enjoyed seeing each week how Rebound helps the children.

• Jamie Tonkinson – Support Worker

• Loveness Shava – Support Worker

I enjoy working with children and families and putting a smile on their faces and making them feel welcome at Broomfield.

• Suzanne Waite – Support Worker

• Luke Bailey – Support Worker

I have worked at SNAPS since 2018. I have serval years of experience in multiple schools teaching and helping pupils progress. I love seeing kids building relationships with staff and other pupils.

• Physiotherapists – Laura Collins, Dawn Walton, Becky Brooks

• Chris Eatwell (Chair)
• Anne Gait (Vice Chair)
• Howard Pickles (Treasurer)
• Ross McWilliams
• Becky Wilson
• Nicola McVennon
• Lora Bedford
• Simon Featherstone
• Debbie Hingerton
• Kathy Louca
• Victoria Moss
• Paul Rowson