CHAI

Supporting People &
Communities Across

Edinburgh &
The Lothians

So, how can we help you ?

What We Do

Our Services

Advice

We provide free, confidential and high-quality advice, information and representation on welfare rights, housing and debt and money issues in a range of venues throughout Edinburgh.

Employability

We provide a supportive and friendly service for people who are looking to find, and keep a job.

Housing Advice & Tenancy Support

CHAI provides specialist housing and money advice to tenants and homeowners and Tenancy Support for Melville Housing Association tenants.

At CHAI, our workers take a comprehensive approach to individual issues. We make connections and find solutions. So, how can we help you? Are you looking for advice or support? Do you need a benefit check? Or help to appeal a benefit decision? Are you facing eviction? Are you struggling with debts? Do you need support to find a job?

We hope our website helps you with the information you need and keeps you up to date with all our latest news.

Our blogs

Get Involved

As a charity, CHAI relies on the generosity of our donors, funders, partners and volunteers.  Thanks to their incredible support we can help alleviate poverty by supporting disadvantaged individuals and families across Edinburgh through our Advice, Information and Support services.

To support our work, you can donate here. For volunteering opportunities, work placements or work experience, please visit our Volunteering page. If you are interested in working for CHAI please see Staff Vacancies. Alternatively, if you would like to take part or organise your own fundraising event, please visit our Get Involved page or call 07736 964171.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 0131 442 2100