Partnership with the charity MK SNAP

Blues Foundation have launched a series of pilot programmes on receiving charity status and are pleased to share details on our very first project in partnership with the charity MK SNAP.

The six-week programme, as part of Milton Keynes’ Sports Activity Pledge, was designed to promote inclusivity in sport and the utilisation of both organisation’s values to empower confidence through rugby.

The Blues Community team delivered the sessions, matching their values of; Bravery, Loyalty, Unity Enjoyment and Sportsmanship with the core values of MK SNAP; Fun, Respectful, Inclusive, Safe, Progressive and Professional.

Blues Foundation Chairman, James Stonor commented: “We were delighted to partner with MK SNAP on our first Foundation programme, this is exactly the kind of project we have been wanting to deliver since forming the groundworks of the Foundation at the start of 2019.

“The Blues Community team have delivered a fantastic programme, the shared vision of making all projects as inclusive as possible was matched by the MK SNAP core values. Rugby has so many great values and we are delighted to share these in the wider community with a fellow progressive charity carrying out such great work.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole team at MK SNAP and Blues Community, but most of all the participants who have taken part in the programme, and wouldn’t otherwise have had the opportunity.”

MK SNAP are a charitable organisation who provide work and life skills training for adults with learning disabilities and specialist needs in Milton Keynes.

Established in 1992, award winning MK SNAP (special needs advancement project) were recently nominated for ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2020 Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards.

MK SNAP CEO Angie Novell commented on the partnership: “The health and wellbeing of our learners is so important, working in partnership with the Blues Foundation is a great opportunity to introduce our learners into another active sport.

“The Bedford Blues Community team have been great to work with and able to adapt their sessions to fit the needs of adults with Learning Disabilities. We hope to continue to grow our relationship moving forward.”