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Opening Doors: How Inclusive Volunteering Is Transforming Lives at Ripon Museum Trust
Ripon Museum Trust’s Inclusive Volunteering programme has transformed the way the organisation welcomes and supports volunteers. With personalised roles, strengthened partnerships across North Yorkshire, and growing national recognition, the Trust is redefining what accessible volunteering can look like—and demonstrating how museums can change lives.
Nov 63 min read


Celebrating Undershaw: How the New SensoCube is Transforming Student Wellbeing & Learning
Undershaw’s new SensoCube is already making a big difference for students. The school has created a calming sensory space that helps learners manage anxiety, refocus, and rejoin lessons with confidence.
Nov 42 min read


Looking Ahead: The DI ADEPT Project Set to Empower Independence and Connection
DI is building on years of learning, collaboration, and community connection — ready to help even more disabled adults gain confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Oct 302 min read


Kailash Home: Building Futures & Friendships
At Kailash Home, children receive their education at respected local schools, giving them strong academic foundations for the future.
Sep 231 min read


Empowering Communities Through Slum Development
This three-year initiative transformed lives by addressing housing, sanitation, and economic empowerment.
Jan 222 min read


‘Tis the Season to Get Involved
For those who are looking for some fun ways to get into the Christmas spirit, we’ve put together a few ideas for how you could get involved.
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Habitat for Humanity open their first ReStore in GB
On Tuesday, November 26th, Habitat for Humanity celebrated the official opening of its first ReStore in Great Britain
Nov 28, 20242 min read


From Shack to Safety: Yiftu’s Story of Hope and Renewal
Ms. Yiftu Gizaw used to live in an old shack in Akaki Sub City, Addis Ababa.
Nov 25, 20242 min read


DreamSave – Improving Financial Security for Women in Makululu
We partnered with Habitat Zambia to support over 2,000 female members of Savings Groups from low-income households.
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Undershaw and PEAS Students Collaborate on Global Plastic Pollution Project
Students from Undershaw and PEAS link to work on a joint project.
Mar 31, 20242 min read


International Women's Day 2024
8th March 2024 marks International Women’s Day, celebrating under the theme Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Disability Initiative – Caring for Carers
Over the last few years DI has witnessed first-hand the informal carers’ needs and well-being increasingly neglected.
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Immersive Therapy: The Magic of VR Therapies
Have you ever dreamt about swimming with dolphins, walking with elephants or even strolling on the moon? VR (Virtual Reality) is an...
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Time to Talk Day ‚ Starting the Conversation
After a few years of disruption, uncertainty, and increased isolation it is no surprise that individuals are feeling the effects of this....
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Sundial Festival - Back for 2022!
It’s been 3 years since we were last able to hold Sundial Festival but on Saturday 2nd July, we were delighted to finally welcome...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Learning About Entrepreneurship at the Kailash Home
Earlier in April, COINS Consultant Prasanna returned to the Kailash Home in Kathmandu to visit the students and take them a special...
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Sailing to the top of the Podium
At the beginning of October, Australian sailor Chris Symonds and his sailing partner, coach and support person Ela Klinger took to the...
Oct 13, 20213 min read


Working Through the Pandemic: Continuing Habitat’s Mission to Provide for Vulnerable Communities
At a time when many were slowing down, our partner Habitat for Humanity GB were as busy as ever. Hira explains how Habitat adapted to...
Aug 1, 20215 min read


Challengers: Kelly's Cycle 2021
On Sunday 9th May a team from COINS packed up their bikes and gathered in Surrey to participate in the 2021 Kelly’s Cycle event....
May 13, 20212 min read


Working to deliver Habitat Covid-19 Care Centres
COINS Foundation’s long-term partners Habitat for Humanity GB have launched an appeal as the Covid-19 pandemic has plunged India’s...
May 5, 20212 min read
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