CHAP

Registered charity providing free, independent advice on housing, benefits, debt, and financial education. Supporting communities across Ayrshire for 25yrs.

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📣 WE'RE HIRING! 🌟

Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives?

CHAP is looking to recruit two Information & Advice Officers to join our dedicated team supporting individuals and families across Ayrshire.

👉 https://t.co/D9u0iN97Qv

Please share!

#JoinOurTeam

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Did you know that CHAP offers outreach appointments in a number of locations across Ayrshire to help make our service more accessible?

We know that attending our main office in Ardrossan isn’t always convenient or practical for everyone.

📞 Freephone 030 0002 0002

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👟 Fancy a challenge? 👣
On Friday 22nd May, CHAP’s 'Killie 2 Coast' charity fundraising walk returns - and we’d love you to join us!
Take on the full 18-mile route from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan or join us for a shorter walk at points along the way.
https://t.co/dPlI5B1zX5

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Please note that our office will be closed on Monday 4th for the May holiday.
Calls, emails and web chats will not be monitored during this time but we'll be back from 9am on Tuesday 5th.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Killie 2 Coast returns for a second year!

Walk with us and help raise funds to support people across Ayrshire facing housing issues, debt and financial hardship.

ROUTE: https://t.co/g8lXGty06Q
REGISTER: https://t.co/Dt9XeUiOkJ
DONATE: https://t.co/cV3QT8Megb

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We're busy making plans for round two.
All will be revealed next week... 👀

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Something is coming…
Stay tuned! 👀

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Struggling with Council Tax arrears in South Ayrshire? You’re not alone - and support is available.

CHAP offers free, confidential advice to help you understand your options and manage repayments.

📍Ayr Housing Aid Centre, 7 York Street, Ayr KA8 8AN
🗓️ Available on Wednesdays

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A technical issue with our carer benefits system means payments are reaching accounts later than expected.

Payments due this week will arrive in bank accounts on the following working day.

We sincerely apologise for any impact this has caused to carers.

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The final Feedback Friday for March. As always, we truly appreciate every comment left by our clients, as it supports continuous improvement for our charity.

If you need support, reach out and take the first step by calling Freephone 030 0002 0002

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Siobhan’s story shows how quickly circumstances can change - redundancy, a breast cancer diagnosis and receiving vital social security support.

Help tackle stigma with our stakeholder toolkit: https://t.co/GGi3FwY4vS

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We're thrilled to announce that the Garfield Weston Foundation has awarded funding towards CHAP's core costs for 12 months. This is a real boost that helps us to continue delivering free, trusted advice and support to people across Ayrshire. Thank you!
@WestonFdn #funding

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When debt starts to take over, it can feel hard to see a way out - but debt is a situation that can be managed. With the right guidance and support, it’s possible to regain control and work towards a more stable and secure future.

#DebtAwarenessWeek

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We’re thrilled to share that @SCAPEScotland has awarded £3K to CHAP through the community benefit element of the Morgan Sindall Construction‑led build of the new Ardrossan Community Campus. This funding will go directly into our Client Discretionary Fund.
#TeamSCAPEScotland

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Debt is more common than we realise – and it can affect anyone. An estimated 1 in 2 of us will face a debt-related challenge at some point in our lives. Rising living costs and unexpected life events can impact anyone - even those who seem financially secure. #DebtAwarenessWeek

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New statistics show that 178,745 people were being supported by Pension Age Disability Payment at the end of January 2026. Read more at: https://t.co/OxxIZmIazy

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Our latest Annual Report is out now.
2025 was an important year for CHAP. Despite increasing demand in an uncertain funding landscape, we continued to make a positive difference for the people we support - something we’re incredibly proud of.
Read here: https://t.co/iFpihCeDKf

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Debt advice isn’t about judgement; it’s about solutions.

Unexpected bills, rising costs, illness, job changes - life can take turns we don’t always see coming. Everyone’s situation is different, which is why personalised advice is important. Call 03000020002
#DebtAwarenessWeek

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Debt can affect anyone and its important that we talk about it openly to help challenge the stigma that often prevents people from reaching out for help.

The sooner someone reaches out, the sooner we're able to help.

#DebtAwarenessWeek

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Financial support when you need it most.

David from @PovertyAlliance explains why social security is both an entitlement and a basic human right.

Help tackle stigma with our stakeholder toolkit: https://t.co/pe6eB8pY8V