ONE of York’s best known charities is celebrating a £30,000 grant from BBC Children in Need.

Snappy plans to use the money over three years for a variety of activities for disabled children and young people.

Anne Stamp, project manager at Snappy, said: “The children and young people that we work with are often vulnerable and don’t have access to many opportunities. With this funding from BBC Children in Need we’ll be able to help them gain key life skills and encourage them to reach their full potential.”

The grant is part of the latest handout of the millions of money raised by last year’s marathon fund-raising by people and groups across the country.

The BBC says the £30,000 brings the total given to organisations in York and North Yorkshire to more than £1.1 million.

Snappy will spend the money on support, activity workshops and talk therapy in a programme of activities.

The charity aims to help young people develop confidence and self-esteem, gain independence, raise their aspirations and conquer challenges confronting them.

Isabel Farnell, Regional Head of North at BBC Children in Need said: “We’re delighted to have awarded another round of grants for 2018. With this new funding Snappy will be able to make a tangible difference to disadvantaged children and young people’s lives.”

BBC Children in Need chief executive Simon Antrobus added: “We’re delighted to be able to award these grants, thanks to the generosity of the British public.

“This funding will help to support disadvantaged children and young people right across the UK, giving them the chance to overcome the challenges in their lives and to reach their full potential.”

BBC Children In Need has three grant programmes: the main grants programmes gives handouts of more than £10,000 for projects up to three years long, the small grants programme with handouts of up to £10,000, and the curiosity scheme with Wellcome for organisations using inspiring science activities to create change from disadvantage children and young people.