Snap Cymru
Analysis
Snap Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in October 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02832114). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Snap Cymru reported income of £797k and spending of £883k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £944k to £797k (-16%), an average of -4.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Snap Cymru sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Odell Trust (£796k), Navigate (£798k) and The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited (£795k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and donations and legacies 1.8%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £666k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 26 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.8%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Trading 0.5%
- Investments 1.0%
In the charity's own words
i) to provide or assist in providing information, advice and support to enable children and young people and their parents or guardians to participate fully and equally in societyii) to assist parents and guardians of children and young people in their understanding of relevant legislationiii) and through this to facilitate their contribution and involvement in life choices
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Odell Trust | Kidderminster | £796k |
| Navigate | Somerset | £798k |
| The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited | Aylesbury | £795k |
| City Gate Community Projects | Brighton | £800k |