🎉 What an AMAZING year it has been for CHEXS! 🎉 As 2024 comes to a close, we want to share a special reel showcasing the incredible families, young people, and communities we've had the privilege to work with through our projects, workshops, and community days. 🌟 Their achievements inspire us every day, and we couldn’t be prouder of the positive impact we’ve made together! 💪 ✨ From all of us at CHEXS, we wish you a happy, healthy Christmas and an amazing start to the New Year! 🎄🎉 We can’t wait to continue supporting families and young people in 2025. Let’s make it another year of growth, connection, and success! 📌 Watch our reel now and celebrate with us! 💙 👉 #CHEXS #SmallCharity #OurImpact #Hertfordshire #FamilySupport #CYPsupport #smallcharitybigheart Make sure to like, comment, and share to spread the love and cheer this season! 🎁✨
CHEXS
Individual and Family Services
Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire 468 followers
Supporting families in the local community
About us
CHEXS is an award-winning youth support charity working in and around Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which includes some of England’s 10% most deprived areas for children to grow-up. We work with school-age children (aged 8-16) referred to us by local partner primary and secondary schools. Schools refer young people to us if there are challenges preventing them from achieving their potential. There are four main aspects to our work: 1. We provide referred young people with a 30-week structured programme of outdoor learning called Growth, which includes creative work, group exercises and working together to deliver a community project. Attendees also receive regular 1-2-1 mentoring from a Youth Worker. Some young people attend during school time . We also run programmes after school and in the holidays, funded via grants. The Growth programme builds self-esteem, mental wellbeing and resilience, by helping young people achieve success outside the traditional classroom environment. Last year, 366 young people attended our Growth programme. 2. Our My Life programme works with young people engaging in risky behaviours (typically drugs, alcohol, and sex) to help them make positive choices. Last year, 40 young people attended My Life. 3. Very often, the challenges young people face stem from difficulties at home. Where possible, we work with parents to resolve parental financial and mental health problems which may be impacting their children. Last year, we helped 97 families address such challenges and improve parenting skills. 4. We support young people, parents and volunteers to work alongside each other to deliver positive projects which build supportive relationships and enhance our community. We’re proud to have won the 2021 Children & Young People Now Charity Award
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http://chexs.co.uk
External link for CHEXS
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
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Theobalds Enterprise Centre Theobalds Business Park Innovation Place Platinum Way
Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN8 8YD, GB
Employees at CHEXS
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Peter Maiden
Founder & CEO of CHEXS - Champion of Social Mobility | Creator of Meaningful Opportunities | Civic Award Recipient | Proud Dyslexic Thinker | Let's…
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Julie Cottenden
Family Celebrant
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Alison Sutton
Currently working part time at CHEXS, following 5 years as a Stay at Home Mum to twin boys | Experienced Marketing Professional | Campaign Management…
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Linda Jeeves
Office Manager at CHEXS
Updates
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Co-Parenting can be difficult, even more so at Christmas 🎄 1. Communicate early with each other so plans are firm and fair. 2. Let the children know what is happening and where they will be. 3. Be positive in attitude and words, so your children do not worry about not being with you. 4. Don't compare gifts, as long as your children have enjoyed the festivities, that is all that should matter.🎁 5. If you are on your own at Christmas, donate your time to to a good cause or charity. 6. Invite friends over who are also on their own.🍽 7. Remember, you want your children to look back and always remember how happy they were at Christmas time.⛄🎅 #support #nationallottery #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #HenrySmith #GarfieldandWeston
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📢 Join the CHEXS Team as a Children and Young People Worker! 📢 Are you passionate about empowering young people and supporting families in the community? CHEXS is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us in making a real difference! 🔎 What We're Looking For: We need someone with a passion for working with children and young people, delivering creative, outdoor projects, and building confidence and resilience. If you’re adaptable, compassionate, and love teamwork, we want to hear from you! 💼 Role Overview: ✅ Salary: £27,686.53 to £31,839.51 (DOE) + 6% Pension Contribution ✅ Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year ✅ Additional Perks: Financial compensation for outdoor work ✅ Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 public holidays 🌟 What You’ll Do: ➡ Work directly with children and young people to help them achieve their potential. ➡ Lead exciting projects that build confidence, skills, and resilience. ➡ Collaborate with schools and partner organisations to nurture growth and wellbeing. 📢 Interested in making a difference? Apply now! Visit https://lnkd.in/e5NTncSM to complete the application form and email it to lindaj@chexs.co.uk. 📅 Key Dates: Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 10th January 2025 Interviews Planned: 20th January 2025 #JobOpportunity #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #CHEXS #JoinOurTeam #EmpowerYoungLives #ApplyNow
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🌟 A Warm Welcome to Our New Patron: Dame Alison Peacock 🌟 CHEXS is proud to announce Dame Alison Peacock DL, DLitt as our newest Patron. Her unparalleled dedication to empowering young people and building inclusivity makes her an invaluable advocate for our charity’s mission. As the Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, Dame Alison has been a transformative leader in education, championing professional growth and excellence. Her impactful career includes groundbreaking work at The Wroxham School in Hertfordshire, pioneering inclusive practices, and leading the widely acclaimed Learning Without Limits research. Beyond her work in education, Dame Alison holds advisory roles with prestigious institutions like Queens’ College Cambridge and UCL, and serves as a trustee for organisations like Big Change and the Helen Hamlyn Trust. Her innovative approach to social equity and education perfectly aligns with CHEXS’ commitment to building brighter futures for children, young people, and families. We are honoured to have Dame Alison’s support as we continue to grow our impact and strengthen our community. Together, we are building a more inclusive and supportive future. 📢 Learn more about Dame Alison Peacock and her incredible journey with CHEXS here:🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRMDbdW6 #WelcomeDameAlison #LeadershipInAction #EducationForAll #CommunitySupport #InclusiveLeadership #CHEXSImpact
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A huge thank you to Ashbourne Insurance Services Ltd. Insurance from all of us at CHEXS. We are incredibly grateful for your support on Christmas Jumper Day and the amazing fundraising efforts you've undertaken throughout the year.Jack Smits Your commitment to uplifting our local communities makes a significant impact on our work with young people and their families. It’s inspirational to see how your festive spirit builds stronger, more supportive networks for everyone involved. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and all the best for 2025! 🎄😊 #thankyou #local #business #charity #help #children #families
🎄 It’s Christmas Jumper Day at Ashbourne Insurance! 🎅 Today, we're spreading Chrsitmas cheer while supporting two incredible local charities: St Clare Hospice and CHEXS. From sweet candy canes to Straight Outta Lapland, our Christmas jumpers are bringing festive feels to the office - and more importantly, helping to raise much-needed funds for causes that make a huge difference in our community 🌟 💛 St Clare Hospice provide compassionate care and support for individuals and families during life-limiting illnesses 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDBPzRN 💙 CHEXS work tirelessly to support young people and their families, helping them build strong foundations for the future 👉 https://www.chexs.co.uk/ 🎁 Feeling festive and want to join us in making a difference? Visit their websites to see how you can get involved this Christmas 🎄 #ChristmasJumperDay #CommunitySpirit #StClareHospice #CHEXS #FestiveFundraising
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Good morning All 😃 Have a plan🤔 take a step towards it. You don't need all the answers today! #support #nationallottery #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #HenrySmith #GarfieldandWeston
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Hello Julie Creffield , we are genuinely thankful for the amazing BEC team Zoe Galea at Broxbourne Enterprise Centres. Your dedication and hard work have been pivotal in driving our mission forward. It’s inspiring to see how everyone comes together to create a powerful impact in our community. The collaborative spirit at Theobalds Centre allows us to initiate projects that resonate deeply and develop positive change. Your support for charities and the local community truly exemplifies the essence of community spirit. We are proud to be part of such a vibrant and committed community. Thank you for acknowledging the efforts of our work supporting families in the community and our team. We look forward to the exciting possibilities that 2025 holds and continuing this journey of growth and support together. Thank you - The CHEXS Team 🙏
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📯CHEXS Winter Newsletter is now Live and ready to read. Find out what CHEXS has been up to this Winter half-term and hear about our family support team and GROWTH programme updates. Click the link below to read our latest news. https://lnkd.in/ea6SYvhi You can sign up to our newsletters on our website at www.chexs.co.uk We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. #news #support #nationallottery #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #BBCCIN #HenrySmith
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Good morning 😀 Start putting your plans in motion, one tiny change today, and you start to get the tomorrow you want! #support #nationallottery #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #HenrySmith #GarfieldandWeston
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CHEXS have supported over 1,500 families intensively over the last 13 years through financial issues, employment, housing, family relationships, mental health and wellbeing as well as signposting to relevant local services for assistance. 🚩Just £5 could buy craft supplies to support our free family craft sessions. Providing opportunities to spend time and get creative together. 🚩Just £30 could help with refreshment supplies for our free 'Time for You' coffee and chat group which provides a weekly safe friendly space to go to for our local community. Click the below link to donate. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eVTQ-Vep All donations for this week will be doubled by our #BigGive anonymous champion! 💙Give a little help a lot. 💙 #support #hereforyou #charity #familysupport #heretolisten #advice #community #broxbourne #hertfordshire #TheBigGive #donate #fundraising #donationsdoubled
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