We’ve Expanded! Our New Site Launches at Co-op Academy Brierley
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially opened our third SNAPS site at Co-op Academy Brierley, helping us reach even more children with additional needs and their families.
The launch event took place on Saturday, 27th September and was a truly special day. We were joined by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Barry Anderson, along with SNAPS families, trustees, staff, local councillors, and partner organisations to celebrate this exciting milestone.
SNAPS was started over 20 years ago as a group of parents who wanted more for our children. Today, we support over 100 families every week with inclusive activities such as hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, dance, football, music, family support, and wellbeing sessions.
Until now, we’ve been running services from Penny Field School in North Leeds and Broomfield SILC in South Leeds. Our new site at Co-op Academy Brierley, based on Cross Green Lane, allows us to offer even more – including:
- Private family sensory room sessions
- Rebound therapy
- Dance and musical theatre
- Archery
- Cookery club
We’re so proud of this next step in our journey and can’t wait to welcome more families to SNAPS at Brierley!
A message from our Chief Executive
“Opening a third site has been a long-held ambition for SNAPS. Demand for our services continues to grow rapidly – every week, we receive new referrals from families who are often overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn.
“SNAPS offers them a safe space, a community, and the professional support they deserve. It’s a place where children can thrive, and where parents and carers can find hope, support, and friendship.
“Brierley is a wonderful space, and we’re thrilled to be working with the venue to bring our services to even more families who need us.”
“This expansion reflects our incredible journey – from a £39,000 annual turnover ten years ago to nearly half a million pounds today. It’s thanks to the generosity of the local community, businesses, and foundations that we are able to sustain and grow our vital services.”
What our families say
