- HOME
- OUR SERVICESThe Council (local authority) has a duty to help people experiencing homelessness.Help someone you see who is sleeping rough or appears to be homeless.CHESS provides outreach services to rough sleepers in 8 local authorities across Essex.We understand that there are many reasons for homelessness which can be complex.
- SUPPORT USThere are many ways to help whether you are an individual, business owner, member of a church or other organisation.Choose whether to make a one-off online donation or set up a regular monthly payment using our secure payment portal.Our collection tins need good homes so please support CHESS by collecting loose change at your school, business or event.
- GET INVOLVEDCHESS was originally set up by Churches Together in Chelmsford (CTIC).We really value the support we receive from corporate partnerships.
- CONTACT US
Monthly Donations

The CHESS service is only possible thanks to our amazing supporters and generous donors.
If you would like to make a donation to CHESS you can either do this via the website through Kindlink or alternatively please contact the Fundraising Team to discuss other ways of donating fundraising@chesshomeless.org
Regular Donation – Regular donations are a great way to support CHESS and can help us in the following ways:
- £5 a month provides hot meals and drinks to our service users
- £10 a month funds Welfare and Counselling to help individuals move on positively
- £20 a month helps provide a bed for one night at our shelter