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COINS partner with Project Search
COINS Foundation is delighted to announce that COINS Global will now be working closely with DFN Project Search as a new partner...
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Christopher Carson: Sport is About More than World Records
Continuing the legacy of the London 2012 Paralympics, the Surrey Para Games is an annual event open to all Surrey school children in...
Dec 17, 20204 min read


Challengers: Surviving Lockdown
Established in Guildford in 1979, Challengers provides inclusive play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people. 86%...
Nov 25, 20203 min read


COINS Virtual Regatta
Being able to do what you enjoy is a luxury that many have missed over the past few months. The need to stay safe and protect ourselves,...
Jun 30, 20202 min read


Sundial Studio - More than Music
When Sundial Studio opened its doors for the first time, there were no preconceptions about how popular it would be or the level of...
May 27, 20203 min read


Work Experience at COINS
My name is Sorcha and I left the mainstream school system at the age of fifteen to join Stepping Stones School in Hindhead, Surrey. From...
Nov 25, 20192 min read


Young Talent & Medal Winning Performances
At the beginning of October, Australian talent Chris Symonds travelled to Portugal for the Hansa Open European Sailing Championships,...
Oct 18, 20192 min read


Looking To New Horizons
Every once in a while, you meet someone who makes you want to challenge yourself, to push your own limits further and to create...
Sep 2, 20196 min read


The Journey is just as Important as the Destination
Amie Humphries updates us on her journey... I have now completed my first two terms of my masters and have submitted all my coursework!...
Jul 25, 20193 min read


Sundial Festival 2019
On Saturday 6th July, Sundial Festival returned for another year and guests were treated to an afternoon of delicious food, drinks and...
Jul 17, 20193 min read


COINS join Sailability for Pro-Am Event
On Friday 28th June, COINS employees gathered at Frensham Ponds. Based at Frensham Pond Sailing Club in Farnham, Frensham Sailability...
Jun 29, 20192 min read


The Cookie Bar Journey - the route so far
On 21st October 2011, the doors to the Cookie Bar in Hindhead opened to the public marking the beginning of a fantastic new social...
Jun 27, 20194 min read


Challengers - Angela's Story
Angela Paxton, mum of Bethany, explains the impact that Challengers has made on their lives. Challengers provide exciting, challenging,...
Jun 11, 20193 min read


COINS Foundation and Comfort Systems USA partner with Houston Food Bank
COINS Foundation is delighted to have joined with Comfort Systems USA to enter into a partnership with the Houston Food Bank. On June 1,...
May 29, 20192 min read


Chris Symonds - Taking on the World
Chris Symonds (57) is an International Para Sailor from a small town in Wynyard in North West Tasmania, Australia. Despite suffering from...
Sep 29, 20184 min read


Sailing Challenging Waters to Podium Place
Stepping Stones student 17-year-old Harry represented Sailability at the Cotswold Water Park in the Hansa 2.3 class, finishing in an...
Jul 11, 20182 min read


Stepping Stones School: Closing the Gap
As Stepping Stones and Undershaw open their doors for the start of a new term, many students are welcomed back to continue their learning...
Jan 1, 20173 min read


Challengers - Lindsey's Story
Challengers provide exciting, challenging, and most importantly, inclusive play and leisure activities for children and young people with...
Dec 7, 20163 min read


DFN Project Search - it's all about jobs!
In the UK only 6% of people with a learning disability are in any form of employment and DFN Project SEARCH Internship Programme aims to...
Oct 18, 20163 min read


What can we take from Rio 2016
As Rio 2016 Olympics comes to a close, we reflect back on the excitement of the past two weeks. Whether you experienced a full dose of...
Sep 13, 20163 min read
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