Learning disability charity MK SNAP has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The award is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the Queen to a charity or voluntary group and is the equivalent of an MBE.
MK SNAP’s CEO, Angela Novell said: “The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is an incredible recognition of our volunteers and their dedication to transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities.”
Helen Whalley, who nominated MK SNAP, after the support her brother Matthew Fegan (pictured), has received at MK SNAP said: “I’m really happy to hear this amazing news.”
MK SNAP started almost three-decades ago. Parents, whose children had nowhere to attend after special school, started the learning and skill-building charity in Kiln Farm with the support of Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Today over 140 people with learning and physical disabilities attend MK SNAP.
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Peter Wilson, a former charity Trustee, who dedicated his time, expertise and financial support to the charity with his wife, Jane, said they are “thrilled and delighted” MK SNAP has beeen honoured with the award in recognition of the volunteers behind MK SNAP.
He said: “It’s a great honour that has been awarded for the outstanding work and commitment of the unstinting work by the trustees, team and volunteers whose expertise and commitment ensure the future of the charity and it's very special clients.”
Each year MK SNAP provides CSR days for over 135 volunteers from across the business community equating to over 2000 volunteering hours.
Volunteer Norma Evans said: “I’m so proud to be part of SNAP and thrilled that our work has received this very special award. Being a volunteer is extremely rewarding and appreciated by the learners and the organisation. They make you feel like one of the family. I’d encourage anyone with a few hours to spare to try it.”
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