Check out our Annual Report 2022/23 to read about our work and the impact we have had across our various projects!
The report includes key statistics, in terms of the number of people we have helped, and case studies of our work.
Do you have an interest in supporting the work of CHAI? Do you have the passion and commitment to making a meaningful difference to vulnerable people facing hardship and the communities we live in? If so, we’d LOVE to hear from you!
Our quarterly newsletter includes information on benefits and housing news, and money tips to help maximise your income. In this Summer issue, we cover: Broadband social tariffs: Have you applied for yours? Back to school! What do parents need to do? Universal Credit changes affecting parents Will I be moved to Universal Credit? What’s new for tenants …
With easyfundraising, you can now raise money for CHAI while shopping! easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. From travel to electrical items and fashion, you can start raising money for CHAI straight away. You’ll find big name retailers such as John Lewis, …
Our in-house housing team (EHAP) has received an honourable mention and thanks from the sheriff in an important decision, which is now authority for welfare claimants in Scotland objecting to an arrestment of their bank account by a debt collector. EHAP’s involvement in the case arose through attending the twice weekly hearings of Edinburgh sheriff …
CHAI’s Success Sets the Law Straight on Welfare Benefits and Bank Arrestments Read More »
Join us at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on September 17 and take on a 5,15 or 21 mile walk in aid of CHAI. Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation sponsorship walking event and is a great fun day out for individuals, couples, families and groups as well as a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for CHAI. …
Take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and Step out in Aid of CHAI Read More »
CHAI has been re-accredited under the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) for the provision of welfare rights, debt and housing advice and representation! We have been assessed as meeting the Quality Assurance Framework (2009) that is the accepted quality framework for agencies providing advice on housing, money, debt and welfare benefits …
Re-Accreditation under the Scottish National Standards! Read More »
A Case Study One of CHAI’s service offerings falls under the banner of Maximise! whereby a core team of specialists successfully help families with young children to maximise their income. The programme is currently operating within ten Early Years Centres. Maximise! is a joint support service delivered by both CHAI and Children 1st offering family support, …
