Supporting People & Communities Across
Edinburgh
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.
Housing & Money Advice
CHAI provides specialist housing and money advice to tenants and homeowners across Edinburgh.
Employability
We provide a supportive, friendly and accessible service, helping people to find, secure and sustain employment, while building the skills and confidence needed for longer-term financial wellbeing.
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
Standing Together for Edinburgh! Every day at the Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI), we meet people facing impossible choices, […]
We are pleased to present our Annual Report for 2024-25, showcasing the financial gains we’ve achieved for our clients and […]
We are delighted that CHAI’s work as part of the Maximise! Project has been recognised by the Scottish Government in […]
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.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 0131 442 2100
