CHAP are holding a Volunteer Evening at our office in Irvine on Tuesday 12th July between 6-8pm.. Please see the Contact Us section for details if you are interested. Volunteers in East Ayrhire can drop into our office at 24b Grange Steet, Kilmarnock if they are interested on Monday 11th July between 1-3.30pm or telephone 07939073695 for more info.
Welcome to the new look CHAP website.
CHAP provides free, confidential, independant advice, information and advocacy support on housing and housing related issues to all residents across North Ayrshire.
Advice and Information are available on

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)

CHAP are currently launching their new look website which has been developed by the highly intelligent and rather handsome, Stuart Muir and Grahame Eyre.
The Education Department are in the process of launching a 'Bebo' site aimed at young people. It is hoped that the social network site will provide another useful way for young people to gain access to information about homelessness and housing.
CHAP are now accredited to National Homepoint Standard at type 3 level in Homelessness and Housing .
Keep checking this section for the latest updates.

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)
There are a number of volunteering opportunities throughout CHAP including, answering calls, buddying Advocates, developing resources, I.T.....(more)
We have tried our best to ensure that the website is as simple as possible to navigate, but still provides information to young and old, professional and public. There is something here for everyone.
Each of the departments throughout the organisation have their own button with drop down menu, at the top of the page. So if you are looking for a specific type of information then there should be a quick link available.
If you find yourself in the wrong part of the website or just fancy a look around, click on the Home button to return to this page. Simple isnt it!
Have a look around and see what you think?