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Site last updated: 17th October 2011

Welcome to the CHAP website

CHAP provides free, confidential, independent advice, information and advocacy support on housing and housing related issues to all residents across North Ayrshire.
Advice and Information are available on

• Rent arrears
• Council tax arrears
• Homeless issues
• Eviction
• Neighbourhood disputes
• Re-housing issues

The Advocacy Department can provide information and advice on a number of different issues relating to housing and homelessness.......(more)

CHAP currently run East Ayrshire Councils Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme. Through these schemes it is possible to access......(more)

Our Rent Deposit Team based in Kilmarnock are currently looking for volunteers to help with admin and reception duties. If you are interested please click here for details An application form can be obtained here. Please send your completed application to Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme, 24b Grange Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 2AR.
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CHAP have recently achieved the Heatlhy Working Lives Bronze Portfolio award which has enhanced the organisation's committement to staff and volunteer well being. CHAP actively promotes health in the workplace therefore creating a healthier, motivated workforce.
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The East Ayrshire Rent Deposit Scheme (DiGS) are no longer sited at our base office and are operating from Kilmarnock (Mon - Thu) and Cumnock on a Friday.. For more information and contact numbers please click here.
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CHAP, who were nominated for the final of the Business Excellence Awards Ayrshire 2009 are proud to announce that they were the award winner for excellence in the category of Social Economy. Photographs of the event can be viewed here.
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The Education Department are working in a school near you.The Education Department are funded by North Ayrshire Council, to provide all 4th year pupils with a lesson on..(more)