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Making a difference for the local community and further afield

Making a difference locally

Coates and Grute enthusiastically supports the work of The King’s Arms, a youth charity with a core age group of 11-18 years.

Founded in 2000, The King’s Arms (affectionally known as KA) exists to meet the needs of young people in Petersfield, Alton and the surrounding villages. It helps them to thrive, build resilience and discover their worth.

“We want the young people of our communities to fulfil their potential and know their worth.”  Caroline , KA, CEO

Some of the KA groups

AFTER SCHOOL

An open-access session which takes place on most school days offering a safe, supportive and relaxed space after school

MENTORING

We have a variety of one to one and group mentoring sessions

EMPOWER

A partnership with the local school to support young people who struggle in a conventional school environment

ADDITIONAL NEEDS

A group to support young people with additional needs (particularly autism and Downes syndrome)

YOUNG CARERS

Providing support and respite for young people who help care for a family member at home

Spectacle collection and volunteering

Working in conjunction with the Lions Club in Chichester, we are able to collect your old spectacles to be recycled to help those in need around the world.

In addition, Graham continues to volunteer his time and expertise to help on overseas projects. He is always happy to provide further information but don’t ask to see his photos, you may be there a while!