CHEXS

Registered charity 1153769 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as (CHEXS), CHEXS CIO

CHEXS utilises a unique model to build strong families that contribute to a thriving community. By working with the whole family, CHEXS helps parents or carers build strong, positive relationships and trust with their children. We also coach children and young people through a variety of innovative projects designed to build self-esteem, teamwork, problem-solving and tangible skills.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£592k
Latest spending
£540k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £52,807 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £76,514. The trustees' report notes that the charity remains in a strong financial position with cash at bank of £187,299, supporting healthy liquidity and operational resilience.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of operational costs of £135,000 and up to £45,000 towards staff redundancy costs (held: £77k)
“Our reserves policy is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets operational needs. The goal is to maintain a fund of approximately three months of operational costs of £135,000 and up to £45,000 towards staff redundancy costs.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: J Cottenden who is a trustee, was paid £652 (2024 - £Nil) during the year.
“J Cottenden who is a trustee, was paid £652 (2024 - £Nil) during the year.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£592k
Total spending
£540k
Cost of raising funds
£4k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
14

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (100% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.8% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex · Hertfordshire · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£592k£540k
31/08/2024£486k£481k
31/08/2023£417k£440k
31/08/2022£390k£363k
31/08/2021£344k£311k

Common questions

Is CHEXS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £52,807 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted free reserves standing at £76,514. The trustees' report notes that the charity remains in a strong financial position with cash at bank of £187,299, supporting healthy liquidity and operational resilience. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund22/04/2026£75kCHEXS Open Door Community Youth Project
Postcode Lottery07/10/2025£20kMillionaire Street 2025 10w2 Year 1
The National Lottery Community Fund10/04/2025£19kCHEXS Holiday Support Programme
The National Lottery Community Fund14/07/2023£7kMH CHEXS School Holiday Leadership Club
The National Lottery Community Fund16/02/2023£426kStronger Families
Postcode Lottery26/02/2022£24kCHEXS’ Holiday Leadership Clubs
The National Lottery Community Fund09/04/2021£10kTime For You
UK government23/06/2020£19kVSCE CMC Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund18/06/2020£41k(C19 BLF) Frontline support for vulnerable children and their families
UK government19/05/2020£3kVSCE CMC Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund12/12/2019£122kCHEXS Family Support Lead
The National Lottery Community Fund23/08/2018£9kCHEXS Parenting Support Programme
The National Lottery Community Fund25/11/2015£9kMy Life
The National Lottery Community Fund09/07/2014£9kTile Journey Wall Hanging Project
The National Lottery Community Fund25/04/2012£10kExtended Learning Opportunities for Families