Welcome to CHUMS Charity

Supporting children, young people, adults and families with mental health and emotional wellbeing.

CHUMS Charity helps fund vital mental health and emotional wellbeing services supporting people and families across our local communities.

Our Impact

2,548

Referrals received

6490

Individual therapeutic sessions delivered

321

Schools engaged

82%

Of children and young people completing outcome measures reported improved mental health

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Why your support matters

Six important CHUMS services are supported by charitable fundraising, grants and donations. Support from individuals, businesses and communities helps us continue providing services for people experiencing bereavement, trauma and emotional wellbeing difficulties. Your support helps make that work possible.
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Be There Every Month

By choosing to give monthly, you ensure CHUMS can say "we're here" the moment a child or family turns to us for help.

Why Regular Giving Matters

A monthly gift is more than a donation—it is a promise of dependable support. Every year, CHUMS receives over 2,500 referrals from young people and families searching for guidance, coping mechanisms, and healing. Reliable monthly income gives us the stability to plan ahead, expand our services, and ensure no young person has to navigate grief or distress alone.

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Our Charitably Funded 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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CHUMS Bereavement MindMap

Our Forthcoming Campaigns

Shine Bright Wear Bright 2027
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CHUMS Charity Golf Day 2027

Join Us in Making a Difference

Be a part of the change with CHUMS Charity. Your contributions, whether through donations, volunteering, or attending our events, play a crucial role in supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing services for children, young people, adults, and families in Silsoe Bedfordshire. Together, we can create a positive impact in our community. Join us in our mission to bring hope and support to those who need it most.

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