News
We’ll use this space to share our thoughts on the work we’re doing and what we’re learning along the way.
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We’re looking for our next Chair
2 March 2026
The Access to Justice Foundation is searching for a new Chair to lead our board at an exciting moment in our growth.
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Opportunity to join our Grants Committee
26 February 2026
As part of our commitment to being an equity-led funder, we are looking for external members to support decision making in how and where we fund.
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We’re calling for an evidence-led approach to funding free legal advice through ILCA schemes
17 February 2026
We support exploring an ILCA scheme as a potential funding source for free legal advice, but we think any scheme introduced should look very different from the one the MoJ has proposed.
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How Funded Partners Are Reaching the Most Underserved Communities
11 February 2026
In the second of our Making Grant making More Equitable series we continue to learn from our funded partners.
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Undistributed damages in McLaren collective action
3 February 2026
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has handed down a ruling in the McLaren v MOL & Others case, following a Collective Settlement Approval Order hearing.
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Group Proceedings in Scotland: Our Response to the SCJC Call for Evidence
12 January 2026
It is crucial that any opt-out group proceedings regime introduced in Scotland delivers access to justice.
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Intervention in McLaren v MOL & Others collective action
22 December 2025
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has invited us to intervene in the McLaren v MOL & Others case.
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Making grant-making more equitable: why ‘led by and for’ matters
15 December 2025
Over the past few months, we’ve looked at how we make grants, reflected on our grants processes and systems, and learned from other funders about what good practice looks like.
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Long term funding programme supports communities to thrive
10 November 2025
The Improving Lives Through Advice grant programme ensures people facing a legal problem get the help they need.
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Celebrating pro bono impact – Pro Bono Week 2025
3 November 2025
Pro Bono Week gives us an opportunity to highlight the individuals whose lives are transformed by early and impactful legal advice.
