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ABOUT US
For almost 15 years, CHEXS has been working with children, young people, and families to build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.
We support families through challenges, helping young people develop the tools they need to grow, achieve their goals, and feel positive about their future.
Our Approach
At the heart of CHEXS is our GROWTH Programme, where we support over 500 young people intensively each year through a 30-week personal development journey. Designed to help young people develop confidence, aspirations, and key life skills, the programme includes outdoor learning, leadership challenges, and hands-on activities that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a safe, supportive environment.
We believe that strong families create strong futures. This is why our Family Support Service (FSS) works alongside our youth programmes to provide practical guidance for parents. Therby helping them strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build a more positive home environment.
We offer:
✔ One-to-one face to face support—helping families with behaviour challenges, parenting strategies, and wellbeing.
✔ Parenting workshops & peer support—covering topics like SEN, EBSA, mental health, and emotional resilience.
✔ Crisis intervention—providing foodbank vouchers, financial guidance, and referrals to other services.
✔ Community engagement—supporting families to feel more connected and involved in their child’s education.
By taking a whole-family approach, we ensure that young people feel supported at home, in school, and within their community.
Why CHEXS?
CHEXS isn’t just about helping young people today—we equip them with the confidence, skills, and mindset to thrive for life. Our hands-on, real-world learning approach means we work with families, not just for them—creating lasting, positive change for young people and the people who care for them.
Find out more about CHEXS by viewing our Information Flyer – Click the link below
OUR VISION, MISSIONS AND VALUES
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2024
SME Hertfordshire Chamber Awards – Small Business of the year – GOLD Winner
Biz4Biz – Charity of the year – Finalist
2023
Biz4Biz – Best small business of the year – WINNER
Families First Award – Children and young person early intervention award – Finalist
2022
Biz4Biz – Small charity award – Finalist
2021
Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Business of the year – WINNER
Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Excellence in people development – HIGHLY COMMENDED
Children and Young People Now Award – Children and Young people charity of the year – WINNER
2020
High Sheriff Award for Integration – WINNER
2019
Children and Young People Now Award – Finalist
Hertfordshire Early Intervention team of the year – Finalist
Borough of Broxbourne Youth Awards – **Winner** Karen Morley-Hayes (CHEXS outreach worker)
2018
Broxbourne Civic award – **Winner** Pete Maiden CEO
Broxbourne Youth Charity of the year – Finalist
Lee Valley Youth Group of the year award – **Winner**
Hertfordshire Early Intervention team of the year – Finalist
2017
Broxbourne Youth Charity of the year – Runner Up
Hertfordshire Early intervention team of the year – **Winner**
2016
The Queens award for voluntary service – Shortlisted
Children and Young People Now Award – Finalist
Broxbourne Youth Charity of the year – **Winner**