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Formed in 1998 the Community Housing Advocacy Project (CHAP) is a registered charity managed by a voluntary board of directors and a service manager. CHAP provides the following services: - Housing Advocacy which is available to all residents in North Ayrshire provides free, confidential, advice, information and advocacy support on housing and housing related issues. Housing Support - Support workers assist vulnerable clients to sustain their tenancies. This work is carried out on a one to one basis in the clients own homes. Part of the support workers duties are to help develop the clients budgeting skills and general household duties etc. Educational Service - CHAP provides education on homelessness to fourth year pupils at secondary schools and youth groups throughout North Ayrshire. Volunteer Services - CHAP recruits and trains volunteers to work in the various departments. Past volunteers have gone on to secure employment within the organisation. Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme East Ayrshire - primarily assists homeless people to obtain housing in the private rented sector by guaranteeing the required deposit for those with financial restrictions.

1. Marlin House
2. 12 Heatherhouse Road
3. Irvine
4. KA12 8HQ

• Tel: 01294 313137
• Fax: 01294 204296
• Website: http://www.chap.org.uk/

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