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 13 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

CHEXS Winter Newsletter – December 2024

CHEXS Winter Newsletter - December 2024 is now LIVE on the website. Get the latest from CHEXS Family and young people support teams.

Family Support Service update – Winter 2024

Our Family support team have been busy over the last couple of months delivering services to our families, here is an update for Winter 2024.

Family Support Winter Crafts sessions

Winter Crafts sessions that have been delivered in your child's school this winter are now complete. What fantastic sessions they were!

Watch our Volunteer Bob Here..

Why not take 5 minutes and watch our volunteer Bob as well as…

GROWTH Programme update – Winter 2024

An update on our award winning youth support Growth Programme for the Winter 2024 half term.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Overview – 21st November 2024

A short 3 minute read & overview of our fantastic AGM meeting held on the 21st November 2024 in Halsey Hall in Cheshunt.

#2 Blog – Breaking Barriers

Blog number 2 - Breaking Barriers - The power of peer to peer support.

CHEXS Autumn Newsletter – October 2024

Our Autumn newsletter – October 2024 is now LIVE and ready…

CHEXS Join the Annual VCSFE Conference 2024

CHEXS were delighted to attend the Annual VCSFE conference in October 2024. The conference highlighted inspiring organisations and initiatives.

GROWTH Programme Autumn update

A fantastic start to CHEXS GROWTH Programme for 2024-25.

Family Support Service update – October 24

Our Family support team have been busy over the last couple of months delivering services to our families, here is an update for October 2024.

#1 Blog – Breaking Barriers

Blog number 1 - Breaking Barriers - Addresses poverty and inequality and our aims to build opportunities for all families.

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.