Ayrshire charity to complete 18 mile fundraiser walk
Ayrshire-based charity Community Housing Advocacy Project (CHAP) is once again gearing up for a challenge as it announces the return of Killie 2 Coast.
The fundraising walk from Kilmarnock to Ardrossan was first introduced in 2025, and brought together staff, trustees, individuals, and workplace teams from across the whole of Ayrshire. Taking place during one of the warmest days of the year, the participants persevered to complete the 18-mile journey and raise over £2,500 for the charity.
CHAP chief executive Debbie Alexander said: “We were overwhelmed by the response to last year’s Killie 2 Coast walk. It brought people together in such a positive way, and the feedback we received from participants highlighted the benefit to their physical and mental wellbeing.
“We’re delighted to be bringing K2C back for 2026 and would love to see even more individuals and workplace teams get involved. Every step taken helps us to continue providing free support services to people across Ayrshire who are facing difficult challenges with their housing and financial situation.”
CHAP offers housing help and advice for people across Ayrshire. John Edgar, CHAP's marketing manager, says that's now more important than ever. "With the current cost of living crisis, our service has been more in demand than ever," he said. "Whatever we can do to minimise people's instability and insecurity and stress, that's why we've chosen to do this walk."
With this year’s K2C walk taking place on Friday 22nd May, CHAP has teamed up with KA Leisure to build on that success and is encouraging more individuals and community groups to take part and help beat the amount previously raised.
"We are hoping that people can come along and of course, every step is going to help raise funds for CHAP to support people who are facing issues with housing, debt and financial insecurity," John said.
Walkers will set off from CentreStage in Kilmarnock at 9am and follow the main pedestrian route to finish at CHAP’s main office in Princes Street, Ardrossan. For those who prefer a shorter walk, they are welcome to join the event at various points along the route – including Dreghorn, Irvine, Kilwinning, Stevenston and Saltcoats - making the event accessible to people of all abilities.
John added: "What we're hoping for, apart from a good day weather wise like it was last year, is for the community to get together and support us and get involved."
You can find more information and sign up to Killie 2 Coast here.