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.

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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 #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.

Co-Production Workshop

CHEXS Co-Production Workshop held this October 2025, was a follow on from the successful Co-Design Workshop held in the summer. Turning ideas into action for our community.

Family Support Update – Autumn Term Highlights 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 – New School Year 2025

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

Blog #10 – Aspirations – Inspiring young people to look ahead

Blog #10 - Aspirations – Inspiring young people to look ahead, our CHEXS CEO Pete's monthly blog Breaking Barriers

Family Support Blog #31 – September: Building Resilience in Children

This month's Family Support Blog is about Building Resilience in Children this September, as the Schools go back and children start new year groups, new teachers and new schools look at what we can do as parents to help build our children's Resilience.

Family Support Blog #30 – Back-to-School Readiness, Support for All Families

This month's Family Support Blog is about preparing for the returning to school after the summer holidays, tips and ideas for saving money and using space.

Blog #9 – Resilience – Is This Resilience?

Blog 9 - In this blog, we explore Resilience and Is This Resilience? What is resilience and how we can support each other.

Summer (2nd half term) July 2025 Newsletter

Our Summer (2nd half term) 2025 newsletter is now LIVE and ready to read all about our events, Family Support service & Children and Young People Team

Co-Design Workshop

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

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.