💛 CHAI Crisis Appeal: Help people in Edinburgh afford food, fuel & essentials this winter. £20 = hygiene pack | £50 = food & fuel | £100 = essential support. Every donation makes a difference. Let’s keep our community safe & warm. Donate Now: https://loom.ly/oOfVAUo #CHAI #CrisisAppeal #Edinburgh

Great to be at Wester Hailes library with Dr Scott Arthur MP to help people with advice on energy bills, benefits and staying warm in the colder months! #WesterHailes #CommunitySupport #EnergyAdvice #StayWarm #WinterReady #BenefitsAdvice #LocalSupport #EdinburghCommunity #HelpingPeople

Did you know that @MoneyHelperUK’s budget planner can help you to manage your finances? Try it for free #TalkMoney #StartTheConversation www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/budgeting/budget-planner

It’s never too early to start thinking about your pension. That’s why we’re sharing @MoneyHelperUK’s range of free and impartial pensions guides: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/pensions

#TalkMoney Week is here! Looking for ways to #StartTheConversation with friends, family or colleagues? Here are some ideas: https://loom.ly/_JU33VE

CHAI’s team set up at Murrayfield/Gorgie Sainsbury’s, alongside Change Works, to highlight free help with welfare rights, debt, housing, and energy issues. #AdviceWeek @AdviceUK

Behind every piece of advice is a dedicated adviser. This #AdviceWeek, we’re spotlighting the people who make advice services possible — and why urgent investment in jobs and training is needed to protect the future of advice. #AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks @AdviceUK

Be there for a better Scotland tomorrow! Join the march for all of us. Meet us in front of the Scottish Parliament at 10am. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter https://loom.ly/nJ6_W6E#Edinburgh#25Oct#ScotlandDemandsBetter

#AdviceWeek Please take just 3 minutes to watch this thought-provoking film to discover real-life examples of how advice saves lives, highlighting the pressing need for investment to develop training and career pathways in the advice sector. @AdviceUK https://loom.ly/GCRQ5xY

Advice saves lives — but only if we invest in our workforce. Help us raise awareness of the need to recruit, train and retain the next generation of advisers through a National Advice Workforce Strategy. Because without advisers, there is no advice. #AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks

#AdviceWeek is here! We’re joining @AdviceUK to highlight the vital role of advisers across the UK — and why a National Advice Workforce Strategy matters for the future. #AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks

Better jobs. Better investment in life’s essentials. Better social security. Join the march for all of us next Saturday. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter https://loom.ly/nJ6_W6E

Meet Virag! As a Case Support Worker, Virag works alongside our CHAI advisors to make sure clients in the most vulnerable circumstances receive holistic, accessible support. From home visits to grant applications, Virag ensures each client gets the tailored help they need. #TeamCHAI #Edinburgh

Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us on Saturday 25th March. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter https://loom.ly/nJ6_W6E#Edinburgh

We had an amazing time at the Volunteer Recruitment Fair organised by Volunteer Edinburgh on 30 September! Huge thanks to Volunteer Edinburgh for hosting such an inspiring event. #Volunteering #Community #EdVolFair #MakeADifference #VolunteerEdinburgh

🌍💚 Today is World Mental Health Day. We know that worries about money, debt, or housing can have a huge impact on your mental wellbeing. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. 💬 If you need support, reach out to us. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WelfareRights #DebtAdvice #HousingAdvice

On day 5 of #ChallengePoverty week, we are calling for fair, bold and fast climate action. There is no social justice without climate justice. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdzh3mrk#ChallengePoverty

On day 4 of #ChallengePoverty week, we are joining with other organisations across Scotland to celebrate the community organisations and volunteers who provide vital support to help people live decent and dignified lives.

On day 3 of #ChallengePoverty week, we demand better investment in life’s essentials like housing, transport, social care and public services. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3xsvvtnv#ChallengePoverty

It’s day 2 of #ChallengePoverty Week. We demand better jobs for everyone who needs one, with fair conditions and wages that pay the bills. https://tinyurl.com/4kutjwjx#ChallengePoverty

It’s day 1 of #ChallengePoverty Week and the theme for today is social security. We demand better social security, so that all of us have a foundation for the future. https://tinyurl.com/49hayru7

Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us on Saturday 25th March. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter https://loom.ly/nJ6_W6E#Edinburgh

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀 Early detection saves lives — regular checks and screening are key. Men can also be affected. 👉 Find reliable information and guidance on the NHS website: nhs.uk/breast-cancer #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection

We support UK Savings Week! Want to save but don’t know where to start? Check out these hints and tips which will guide you on how to start your savings journey. https://loom.ly/5UiEzh4

CHAI supports #challengepoverty #wedemandbetter

More details at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1 www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check #NHScosts

🍂 Our CHAI Autumn Newsletter is here! 🍂 https://loom.ly/MPNW8LY #CHAI #CommunitySupport #Advice #Edinburgh

We are pleased to present our Annual Report for 2024-25, showcasing the financial gains we’ve achieved for our clients and the number of people we’ve supported, overall and within each of our funded projects. https://tinyurl.com/CHAIAnnualReport2425

Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter https://loom.ly/nJ6_W6E https://loom.ly/RBE5DM8

Are you the parent or carer of a neurodivergent child? Check out this video from the City of Edinburgh Council https://loom.ly/a_9geiE https://loom.ly/i-Fc9AA

Meet Pauline from CHAI’s busy admin team! She’s often the first point of contact for people seeking help with benefits, housing or debt. She loves seeing the relief when clients realise support is available—and hearing how CHAI’s advice transforms lives. #MeetTheTeam #CHAI #BehindTheScenes

We’re proud CHAI’s Maximise! project is featured in the ScotGov report on 25 years of preventative interventions—showing real impact for families & influencing national policy. 💛 Read more: https://loom.ly/72LOdso #MaximiseProject

🌟 CHAI CEO Teresa Sutherland features in @RobertsonTrust’s Voices series, sharing insights on what's needed to tackle poverty & trauma in Edinburgh. 🔗 https://loom.ly/y-14pEw #CHAI #VoicesSeries #Poverty #TraumaInformed #AdviceMatters #Edinburgh

🌟 CHAI CEO Teresa Sutherland features in @RobertsonTrust’s Voices series, sharing insights on what's needed to tackle poverty & trauma in Edinburgh. 🔗 https://loom.ly/y-14pEw #CHAI #VoicesSeries #Poverty #TraumaInformed #AdviceMatters #Edinburgh

☀️ Happy summer holidays to all the parents and kids out there! Hope you get some well-earned rest! If you’ve got a quiet moment during the break, come see us. We can help with benefit checks and income maximisation. #HappyHolidays #BenefitCheck #IncomeMaximisation #SupportForFamilies #WelfareRights

🎉 We loved being part of the Whole Family Equality Celebration at Tynecastle Park! The newly renamed Ethnically Diverse Families Project supports over 200 families to build financial resilience & tackle inequality. Proud to partner with CCP, Children First, Linknet, MCFB & Passion4Fusion 💛 #CHAI

Visit the Parenting courses and Support page on the Support for Families webpages for help and support on parenting skills. https://loom.ly/Jy9xlK8 #SupportForFamiliesParentingcourses202

CHAI supports #WeDemandBetter. Better jobs. Better investment in life’s essentials. Better social security. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. http://scotland-demands-better.com/

Meet Adelaide who will be providing advice at the Gate55 Community Centre from Wednesday 18th June! Adelaide is a Financial Wellbeing Adviser at CHAI, where she supports clients in building confidence and stability in their financial lives. With a background in education and law, she brings a str…

CHAI Newsletter – June 2025 Edition is Out Now! This month, we’re covering key updates to help you stay informed and make the most of the support available: ⚡ Using electric storage heaters? RTS is ending—check if you need a smart meter upgrade. 🌐 Broadband too expensive? Find out if you're elig…

New CHAI Welfare Rights Project at Southside Community Centre! We're excited to launch a new Welfare Rights Advice service based at Southside Community Centre in Edinburgh 🎉 Our adviser Neyve offers confidential, person-centred support to help people understand and navigate the UK benefits syste…

This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about celebrating community, and how it supports our mental health and wellbeing. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging and purpose. From local to global, online to in-person, we all need community. What's yours? #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek