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Leo Lion Foundation
Formerly known as the COINS Foundation
Nov 25, 20203 min read
Challengers: Surviving Lockdown
Established in Guildford in 1979, Challengers provides inclusive play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people. 86%...
Jun 30, 20202 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,...
May 27, 20203 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...
Nov 25, 20192 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...
Oct 18, 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,...
Sep 2, 20196 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...
Jul 25, 20193 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 17, 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...
Jun 29, 20192 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 27, 20194 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 11, 20193 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,...
May 29, 20192 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,...
Sep 29, 20184 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...
Jul 11, 20182 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...
Jan 1, 20173 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...
Dec 7, 20163 min read
Challengers - Lindsey's Story
Challengers provide exciting, challenging, and most importantly, inclusive play and leisure activities for children and young people with...
Oct 18, 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...
Sep 13, 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...
Aug 5, 20162 min read
Disability Works Week
In a bid to break down the barriers in business, the past week has been named Disability Works Week. It is estimated that up to 1.2...
Mar 16, 20163 min read
Skiing into the Unknown
The mere concept of sidestepping along a ledge at the top of a mountain that has a drop on one side and a ski run on the other just to...
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