The Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DiGS) is now part of CHAP's portfolio of services, having taken over the management of the scheme in June 2005, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.

DiGS provides the 'guarantee' of a rent deposit, (which is normally in place for between 6 to 12 months) claimable by the landlord, at the end of the tenancy (if within the guaranteed term), if any loss or damage is incurred.

The deposit enables those who are facing homelessness or are currently homeless, on a low income and unable to raise a deposit on their own, to access the private sector.

DiGS are now situated at 24b Grange Street in Kilmarnock from Monday to Thursday. On Friday they will be based in Cumnock and will operate an outreach service at Yipworld. For more information on Cumnock please click here.

Digs are on the look out for volunteers to help with the day to day running of the project. To find out more information please click here.