CHAP
Contact details
CHAP
The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan
Ayrshire
KA22 8DG
Public phone: Freephone 030 0002 0002
Email: enquiries@chap.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.chap.org.uk
General information
Service offered: CHAP offers free, independent and confidential advice and information covering a range of issues relating to housing and homelessness, welfare rights (such as benefits checks and support with forms), and money advice for people facing debt or financial hardship. We also deliver the Ayrshire Housing Advice Project (AHAP) in partnership with Govan Law Centre, providing specialist legal support for homeowners at risk of repossession. In addition to delivering services from our base in Ardrossan, we also provide outreach services across North, East and South Ayrshire - allowing our advisers to arrange appointments with people in their own communities wherever possible. CHAP take a holistic approach to advice, recognising that issues are often connected and need joined-up support. Our Education team also deliver financial education workshops in secondary schools and colleges, helping young people build confidence with money and develop the lifelong skills needed for a financially resilient future.
Target group: All members of the community
Area served: North, East and South Ayrshire.
How to contact: Phone: 030 0002 0002 . E-mail: enquiries@chap.org.uk . Live chat service available at www.chap.org.uk on Mondays/Wednesdays 09:00-17:00, and on Fridays 09:00-15:00
Availability
Monday: 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
Friday: 09:00 – 15:30
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Disabled parking spaces at front of building. Ramped entrance, lift in building.
Other information
Languages other than English: N/A
Charity number: SC028100
Year established: 1997
Staffing: 25 members of staff
Public transport: Bus stop outside the building and Ardrossan Town Train Station beside building
Record last checked: 12 August 2025