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.

14

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.

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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

Blog #7 – Innovation and Social Mobility: Two Sides of the Same Coin

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Summer (1st half term) May 2025 Newsletter

Our Summer (1st half term) 2025 newsletter is now LIVE and ready to read all about our events, Family Support service & Children and Young People Team

Family Support Update – Summer Term 2025

Our Family support Team have been busy this half term delivery services, support and tailored advice to parents, families and our community. Why not click the below link and read more.

GROWTH Programme update – Summer 2025

An update on our award winning youth support Growth Programme for the second half of the Spring 2025 term.

Family Support Blog #27 – Mental Health Awareness for Parents and Children

This month's Family Support Blog is all about mental health awareness with support for parents and children

Blog #6 – Social Media Influences

Blog number 6 - This blog focuses social media influence on children and the rise of racism and mimic online influencers, read on.

Family Support Blog #26 – Encouraging Environmental Awareness in Children

This month's Family Support Blog is all about SEND support for you and your child, why not click the link and read more...
Spring (term 2)

Spring (term 2) 2025 Newsletter

Our Spring (term 2) 2025 newsletter is now LIVE and ready to read all about our Easter trail, Family Support service & Children and Young People Team

Blog #5 – Discipline

Blog number 4 - This blog focuses on the importance of play and outdoor spaces. Why not read on and hear about how CHEXS support this.

Seeing Is Believing

CHEXS held a 'Seeing is believing' event in March. We invited visitors to see our projects and work in action.

GROWTH Programme update – Spring 2025

An update on our award winning youth support Growth Programme for the second half of the Spring 2025 term.

Family Support Update – Spring Term 2025

Our Family support Team have been busy this half term delivery services, support and tailored advice to parents, families and our community. Why not click the below link and read more.

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 project 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.