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Leo Lion Foundation
Formerly known as the COINS Foundation
Nov 27, 20205 min read
It's Not Just Building a House, it's Building a Home
Whilst travelling and group gatherings are on hold, we caught up with COINS employees Carol (UK Technical Services Manager) and Claudia...
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%...
Oct 15, 20202 min read
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The 17th October marks an important day on the calendar, not just this year but every year. Known as the International Day for the...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Supporting Families in Addis Ababa
Two years ago, COINS Foundation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, started a new initiative to try to relieve some of the...
Jul 1, 20203 min read
COINS Spotlight: Alex Smyrl
COINS Employee Alex Smyrl talks about participating in an overseas build in Romania with Habitat for Humanity as part of the COINS team....
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,...
Jun 29, 20205 min read
COINS Grand Challenge: Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Ndlovu was one of three finalists in his section of the 2018 COINS Grand Challenge, where successful entrants were invited to...
Jun 23, 20203 min read
Parents with young people out of school
Melissa Grigsby has been a School leader representing young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities for 15 years and is the...
Jun 23, 20203 min read
Let someone else 'COOK' for a change
Located in Hindhead, Surrey, just a short walk from Stepping Stones School is our social enterprise café, The Cookie Bar. In October...
Jun 21, 20201 min read
PEAS Students Achieve Exceptional Results
Just 1 in 3 African children access secondary school due to it being either unavailable or unaffordable. Many of those individuals who do...
Jun 15, 20202 min read
New Buildings & Opportunities for the Kailash Home
On Saturday 9th November the Kailash Home in Kathmandu and over 200 people celebrated the official opening of their new extended...
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...
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...
Aug 27, 20193 min read
Sunbeams Music Trust - Music for Life
A talented musician in her own right, Annie Mawson MBE enjoyed a successful career in the education sector, where she worked as a special...
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...
Jul 3, 20194 min read
Habitat Hope Challenge 2019
On Friday 28th June, 8 COINS employees swapped their suits to shorts and boots and headed off to the Peak District for the weekend to...
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,...
Feb 3, 20193 min read
Jack Sim: the man behind the World Toilet Organisation
Jack Sim first caught our attention when he spoke at the Global Entrepreneurship Forum in Hangzhou, alongside our Chair and Founder,...
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...
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