Supporting families in the local community

Supporting over 3,082 young people’s mental health and wellbeing through our unique GROWTH programme over the last 14 years.

CHEXS are a family support charity based in Waltham Cross, in the Borough of Broxbourne.

What We Do

Family Support

Utilising both 1 to 1 and group sessions to help parents & carers develop better communication and behaviour management strategies.

The Growth Programme

A 10-step programme of goal driven outdoor learning for 8-15 year-olds. Projects are delivered over 30 weeks & support mental health, self-esteem & confidence as well as learning new skills.

Community Services

Delivering both professional courses as well as group workshops, running local community events and creative sessions for all the family.

79%

of young people report improvements in self esteem and confidence.

Over 1705

parents / carers supported by our family support team.

15

prestigious awards won.

91%

of parents / carers report improvement in their parenting skills.

Case Studies

Parent Case Study

CHEXS unique approach allows our two teams to cross over and support both the young people as well as parents and carers too.

Click the above image to play the video.

Kian’s Story

Kian had been through an unsettling stage in his life and the impact of this emotional trauma was taking it’s toll on him.

The school referred Kian to CHEXS when he was in year 8 and he was immediately enrolled onto the GROWTH programme.

Just £15 could help support a child/young person though a crisis.

Just £30 could help support a family with fuel or energy support.

Just £100 could help a whole family with 1 to 1 coaching & support.

CHEXS Latest News

Family Support Blog #35 – January: Setting Family Goals for the New Year

This January Family Support Blog is about reflecting on the past year and working together as a family to set goals for the year ahead.

Winter 2025 Newsletter

Our Winter 2025 newsletter is now LIVE and ready to read all about our events, Family Support service & Children and Young People Team

Family Support Blog #34 – December: Coping with Financial Pressures During the Festive Season

This December's Family Support Blog is about coping with Financial Pressures During the Festive Season

Family Support Update – Autumn/Winter Term 2025

Our Family support Team have been busy with the Parenting Un-Plug launch and our winter crafts over this past term, read on to see what they have been up to......

GROWTH Programme update – Autumn Term

An update on our award winning youth support Growth Programme for the Autumn term 2025

AGM Awards 2025

CHEXS AGM 2025 was a wonderful night of celebration and awards, please read all about it and link to watch the AGM video

High Sheriff Of Hertfordshire Visit

CHEXS had a special visit from the High Sheriff Of Hertfordshire whilst our young people were cutting back Hawthorn in Lee Valley

Blog #12: Midships: Finding Balance in Justice and Fairness

Blog 12: Midships - Finding Balance in Justice and Fairness, what is a Midship? In the Navy, midships is the centre line of a vessel, the balance point that keeps everything steady. Read our CHEXS CEO Pete's monthly blog Breaking Barriers to find out more....

Family Support Blog #33 – November: Managing Screen Time & Promoting Offline Activities

This November's Family Support Blog is about, how to managing screen time and giving tips and ideas on activities that could be done outdoors and indoors individually or as a family

Blog #11: Expectations – Whose Rules Are You Living By?

Blog 11: Expectations – Whose Rules Are You Living By? What expectations we set ourselves and how it all links in meaning. Our CHEXS CEO Pete's monthly blog Breaking Barriers

Autumn 2025 Newsletter

Our Autumn 2025 newsletter is now LIVE and ready to read all about our events, Family Support service & Children and Young People Team

Family Support Blog #32 – October: Navigating Peer Pressure & Bullying

This month's Family Support Blog is about Navigating Peer Pressure & Bullying and as a parent or carer how you can help support your child through this.

Proud to be working with…

There are many people, partners and organisations that support CHEXS with their time and expertise. We are continually grateful for their dedication.

Without this support and guidance we would not have been able to provide the GROWTH Programme and the family support services we offer.

Schools we are currently partners with…

CHEXS helps to consolidate the work of other organisations into a single vision. Our main aim is to partner with all parts of our society and work together to help families and children and to bring our community in Hertfordshire together.