The Walden Shed CIC

12/10/2026

📢 EXCITING NEWS – THE WALDEN SHED IS NOW ACCEPTING REFERRALS! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that The Walden Shed CIC is officially accepting referrals through Frontline Essex!

💚 PHASE ONE – REFERRALS NOW OPEN

For our first phase, we are welcoming school and professional referrals for young people aged 11–17 across Saffron Walden and the Uttlesford area.

The Walden Shed is a community-led initiative dedicated to supporting young people who may be vulnerable, facing challenges or at risk of social exclusion.

Through positive activities, sport, mentoring and community engagement, we aim to:

🥊 Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem

🤝 Encourage positive relationships and connections

🌱 Promote emotional wellbeing and personal development

💪 Provide opportunities to develop new skills and discover potential

❤️ Create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where young people feel valued.

📩 HOW TO REFER

Schools and professionals can now submit referrals directly through Frontline Essex, selecting The Walden Shed CIC.

https://uttlesford.essexfrontline.org.uk

Please note: During Phase One, referrals are limited to schools and professionals. We hope to expand our referral pathways as the project develops.

✨ Every young person deserves the opportunity to feel supported, included and empowered to thrive.

We are incredibly excited to begin this journey and work alongside our local community to make a positive difference.

David, Jen, Carly, Danny and the whole Team are excited to welcome you into our space.

https://www.thewaldenshed.com

Contact : [email protected]

Frontline Uttlesford Frontline Home

22/05/2026

Exciting news to head into the weekend.... Thank you to Danny and all the team at Bellwether Boxing and Fitness

17/04/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨
Now let’s meet Sarah 🧡
With nearly 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Sarah has always been passionate about helping people grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Her career has been rooted in coaching, mentoring, and developing individuals, supporting them to build confidence and achieve their goals.
After becoming a mum, her focus naturally shifted towards working with young people. Moving into the education sector, Sarah has supported children with special educational needs and taken on pastoral coaching roles across both primary and secondary settings. These experiences have given her a deeper understanding of the challenges many young people face.
After hearing Jen’s story and the support being created through The Shed, Sarah knew this was something she wanted to be part of.
She is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where young people feel heard, valued, and empowered. Sarah believes in nurturing resilience, building confidence, and offering the guidance every young person needs to overcome challenges and realise their potential.
She is proud to be part of The Shed community, helping to make a meaningful difference for young people and families

12/04/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨
Now let’s meet Jeff 🧡
Jeff is a dedicated volunteer and father of two, bringing both personal and professional experience to the heart of The Shed. With a background in London-based youth work supporting disadvantaged teenagers, he has seen the importance of guidance, understanding, and positive role models.
As a parent of a child with autism and ADHD, Jeff also understands the unique challenges families can face and how vital the right support can be.
After hearing Jen’s story, he felt inspired to reach out and knew he wanted to be part of something that could make a real difference.
Jeff is passionate about giving back and supporting families, helping to build a stronger, more connected community for everyone 🌿

07/04/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨
Now let’s meet Katie 🧡
Katie is a mum of 2 with a real passion for bringing people together. When the opportunity to volunteer came along, she knew straight away this was something she couldn’t turn down.
As a natural community builder, Katie cares deeply about creating spaces where local families feel connected, supported, and understood. She knows first-hand that as children grow, the challenges shift and change, and support needs to evolve with them.
After hearing Jen’s story, Katie recognised just how many families are facing these challenges without the support they need. She knew she wanted to be part of something that could change that.
Katie is all about building strong, supportive communities for families locally, because no one should feel like they’re navigating it all alone

07/04/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨
Now let’s meet Carly 🧡
Carly’s work is deeply rooted in her own recovery journey, alongside years of pastoral care and youth work. Her experiences have shaped a real understanding of what young people need when they’re navigating challenges.
Through supporting children and young people in schools and community settings, Carly has seen just how important it is for them to have safe, trusted adults around them, people who truly listen without judgement while also offering clear and supportive boundaries.
Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and real, creating spaces where young people feel heard, valued, and safe.
Because every young person deserves someone in their corner and Carly is proud to be part of that village

07/04/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨
Now let’s meet David 🧡
As a father of three, David brings both lived experience and a deep passion for supporting young people. After nearly a decade teaching water sports in the Mediterranean, and more recently working with youth rugby, he has seen first-hand the powerful impact sport can have on children.
From building confidence and resilience to creating a sense of belonging, David understands the valuable life skills that come from being part of a team and staying active.
His approach is all about encouragement, connection, and helping young people grow both on and off the field.
At the heart of it all is a belief in teamwork and community
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success." — Henry Ford

01/04/2026

Thank you to Bellday Nursery for their generous donation. We are truly grateful for the community support and we cannot wait to make a difference to the young people in our community 🧡

31/03/2026

✨ Meet the faces behind The Shed ✨

Let’s start with Jen 🧡

Jen is a mum who truly understands what it feels like to watch your child struggle and to feel overlooked by the very systems that are meant to support and protect them. It’s a place no parent ever expects to be and one that can feel incredibly lonely.

But from that pain came something powerful.
Driven by a mix of love, frustration, and fierce determination, Jen created The Walden Shed, a space built on the belief that when systems fall short, community can step in and hold you up.

Because sometimes, what families need most isn’t another form or waiting list, it’s connection, understanding, and a place where they feel seen.

At the heart of it all is a simple truth: it takes a village to raise a child and Jen is helping to rebuild that village, one family at a time

10/02/2026

🔥THANK YOU Saffron Walden Round Table for your belief in us and our project!! 🔥