‘It doesn’t get much better’ – York charity celebrates 40th birthday

The Snappy Trust has celebrated 40 years since first opening its doors with a big party yesterday – May 31 – for the children who use its services, the Lord Mayor, and a group of bikers.

This was held at the charity’s new location at Applefields School in Burnholme.

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Originally founded in 1985, Snappy (Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York) was created by four parents who wanted to support their children over the school holidays when they had more limited time with friends

Since then, the charity has become a trust and grown to support more than 300 children and their families in York and the surrounding areas.

40 bikers delivered a cake for Snappy’s 40th birthday (Image: The Snappy Trust) At their party, 40 bikers arrived to deliver a cake – which was in the shape of the number 40 and decorated with their crocodile mascot – and visitors enjoyed a raffle and buffet.

Anne Stamp, Service Manager for the Snappy Trust, said: “We had a huge party at Snappy today and our guests were the children and their families, civic party, and bikers delivering a birthday cake.

“It doesn’t get much better.”