Our Team

Who's who at CHUMS Charity

We are dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Because sometimes, everyone in a family needs support, our holistic approach ensures that we are there for parents and adults too.

Our Story

In 2006, CHUMS Charity officially gained charitable status to raise vital funds for the services that do not receive contractual funding. In 2011, CHUMS transitioned to a Social Enterprise. Today, through a unique and compassionate service delivery model, we help thousands of people every year build emotional resilience, process grief, and look toward a brighter future.

The Good Causes We Support

While some of the vital work undertaken by CHUMS is funded through contracts with local authority partners, five of our core support services rely entirely on CHUMS Charity to raise money through community fundraising. Without the generosity of our supporters, these life-changing services could not be delivered.

We are based at Wrest Park Business Centre in the heart of beautiful Wrest Park in Silsoe, Bedfordshire. The services we raise money to fund are provided in Luton, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire - making Silsoe the perfect location. Our local community is the heartbeat of CHUMS Charity. Every year, we host exciting campaigns and events to bring people together, raise awareness, and generate the vital funds our services rely on.

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CHUMS Charity directly funds and supports six key services:

Trauma Service

Supporting children and young people who have experienced bereavement, trauma or other significant life events, helping them understand their feelings and develop ways to cope and move forward.

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Bedfordshire Suicide Bereavement Service

Providing compassionate support to individuals and families affected by a death by suicide, helping them through the complex emotions and practical challenges that can follow.

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Recreational Therapeutic Service

Using activities such as football and music to engage children and young people who may find traditional talking therapies difficult. building confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

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Babyloss Bereavement Service

Providing specialist emotional support to parents and families following the loss of a baby, giving them a safe space to talk, grieve and begin to adjust to their loss.

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Disability Friendship Scheme

Creating safe and supportive opportunities for children and young people with learning and physical disabilities to make friends, build confidence, socialise and enjoy activities together.

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The Bereavement Service

CHUMS Bereavement Service provides community-based therapeutic support for children, young people and their parents/carers. Our sessions are delivered by bereavement-trained therapists and volunteers.

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