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

We have moved

After nearly 9 years delivering services from our old base we have moved to a more central location in North Ayrshire. Our new address is...

The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan
Ayrshire
KA22 8DG
Tel No: 01294 475636

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Volunteers needed

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

Healthy Working Lives award

Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award CHAP have recently achieved the Healthy 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.

DiGS operate from Kilmarnock

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.

Business Excellence Award

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 in Gallery.

Advocacy Department

C.H.A.P Advocacy The Advocacy Department can provide information and advice on a number of different issues relating to housing and homelessness.
To find out more click HERE

Rent Deposit Guarantee

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

Education Department

C.H.A.P Education Department 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)

Volunteering Opportunities

C.H.A.P Volunteering Opportunities There are a number of volunteering opportunities throughout CHAP including, answering calls, buddying Advocates, developing resources, I.T.....(more)