CHAP
@CHAP_advice
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Registered charity providing free, independent advice on housing, benefits, debt, and financial education. Supporting communities across Ayrshire for 25yrs.
Ardrossan, Scotland
Joined January 2022
CHAP is exploring how gambling impacts people across Ayrshire - especially where financial stress and housing insecurity are involved. If you’ve been affected, please share your experience with us anonymously here: https://t.co/AJBQDrTdyV
#gamblingharm #GamblingHarms
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A reminder that CHAP offers an outreach service for South Ayrshire residents. 📍 Where - Ayr Housing Aid Centre, 7 York Street, Ayr. 📅 When - Wednesdays (excluding last of the month) All appointments must be arranged in advance. Our fully accredited service is free to access.
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It’s CyberScotland Week - a great reminder that we should all prioritise staying safe online. 🔒Today's tip: Pause before reacting to unexpected messages, emails, or calls. Scammers rely on urgency, so just taking a few extra seconds to think could prevent a costly mistake.
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Pension Age Winter Heating Payment is for people aged over 66 to help heat their home over winter. Most payments have been made automatically but some people may need to apply for example if they have deferred their state pension. Find out more⬇️ https://t.co/7ecUGDQ293
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Live in East Ayrshire? Would you like support with housing worries, benefits, debt, or money concerns? CHAP can help! Our outreach advisers support people across East Ayrshire communities by providing free, independent, and confidential advice to those who need a helping hand.
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New statistics show almost 99,000 children and young people were getting Child Disability Payment at the end of 2025. The benefit helps families meet the extra needs children have as a result of disabilities/conditions. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/naHFIsf2jN
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Could you be paying more Council Tax than you need to? Many people are unaware that they could be eligible for a reduction, discount, or exemption. CHAP can help check eligibility and guide you through the application. Freephone 030 0002 0002 #counciltaxhelp
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CHAP is exploring how gambling impacts people across Ayrshire - especially where financial stress and housing insecurity are involved. If you’ve been affected, please share your experience with us anonymously here: https://t.co/AJBQDrTLot
#gamblingharm #GamblingHarms
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Parents and carers are being encouraged to apply for over £300 of School Age Payment support before the deadline on Friday 28 February 2026. Find out more: https://t.co/r6uwz1t0A0
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With increases due in April, many people are worried about their Council Tax. Our qualified advisers can check to see if you’re eligible to a reduction, discount or exemption. Call Freephone 030 0002 0002 or visit https://t.co/Sly9sNlzxM
#counciltaxhelp
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Council Tax is due to increase in April - but many people could pay less than they think. Knowing what reductions, discounts or exemptions you’re entitled to could make a real difference and help prevent debt arrears building up. Call Freephone 030 0002 0002 #counciltaxhelp
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If you've engaged with CHAP before, we'd love to hear about your experience with us. Please take a couple of minutes to fill in our feedback form: https://t.co/psgmCCM73M We read every response and would really appreciate your input. Thank you! #FeedbackFriday #clientcomments
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As the first bills of the year start arriving, many people are feeling the pressure. Rising living costs, energy bills and repayments quickly add up, leaving households worried about how they’ll manage in the months ahead. You don’t have to face money worries alone. Call CHAP💪
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If you live in East Ayrshire and need support with housing worries, benefits, debt, or money concerns, CHAP can help. Our outreach advisers support people across East Ayrshire communities by providing free, independent, and confidential advice to those who need a helping hand.
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📣Reminder - our Building Financial Wellbeing crowdfunding campaign is still live! We’re grateful for any donation amount, and just as thankful if you’re able to share our campaign and help spread the word. 👉 Please support us here: https://t.co/s3J52evqUx Thank you!
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"It is real world advice." Robin Ballantyne, Senior Education Officer at CHAP, told That’s TV that the charity has teamed up with Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver financial literacy sessions in schools with hopes to expand the programme to other areas across Ayrshire.
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We welcomed @ThatsTvAyrshire earlier for a chat with our Senior Education Officer, Robin Ballantyne. They discussed CHAP’s partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction and how funding from their 'Just Transition' project helps us deliver life skills sessions in D&G classrooms.
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2025 was another busy year for the team here at CHAP. Demand for our services grew - evidenced by the 2,055 individuals who were referred to us. Financial gains for our clients also reached a record high of £4.27 million - a million more than what we achieved in 2024! #heretohelp
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Pregnancy and Baby Payment is a one off payment that helps with the costs of having a baby. We encourage all our stakeholders to help spread the word and ensure that those eligible know how to access this support ⬇️ https://t.co/KwAJz2qpoM
socialsecurity.gov.scot
Help Social Security Scotland spread the word about our benefits. Our resources include factsheets, posters, flyers and social media content in multiple languages.
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Is the ghost of Christmas past haunting your finances this month? January can feel tough when you're facing credit card bills or ‘buy now, pay later’ payments. Don't let debt spiral out of control. Call Freephone 030 0002 0002 or visit: https://t.co/Sly9sNlzxM
#moneyworries #Debt
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