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Grants programme announced to support free legal advice in Scotland

NEWS 19 January 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
A new £3.9million scheme by the Access to Justice Foundation has been unveiled. 

https://tfn.scot/news/grants-programme-announced-to-support-free-legal-advice-in-scotland

Revealed: how worry over finances is driving political disaffection in Scotland

NEWS 19 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Study shows that improving people’s living standards is a crucial way to rebuild trust in politics

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-how-worry-over-finances-is-driving-political-disaffection-in-scotland

Ministers consider hotel protest exclusion zones

NEWS 20 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Charities back the idea

https://tfn.scot/news/ministers-consider-hotel-protest-exclusion-zones

Drug dog training charity wins vital cash boost

NEWS 22 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Fisrt minister impressed with the organisation's impact

https://tfn.scot/news/drug-dog-training-charity-wins-vital-cash-boost

Charities demand action on wood burners

NEWS 22 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Groups have come together to launch a Healthy Air Scotland manifesto

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-demand-action-on-wood-burners

Scottish Government pledges to create new housing agency

NEWS 23 January 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
First minister made the promise, subject to the outcome of May’s election

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-pledges-to-create-new-housing-agency

SPFL Trust announces new chair

NEWS 23 January 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Culture & Leisure
Charles Barnett - a governance and business leader - will take on the role

https://tfn.scot/news/spfl-trust-announces-new-chair

Proposed FOI reform plans “not currently workable”, says parliament committee

NEWS 26 January 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
The Bill had been proposed by Labour MSP Katy Clark

https://tfn.scot/news/proposed-foi-reform-plans-not-currently-workable-says-parliament-committee

New standards for fair energy welcomed by campaign groups

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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A fairer deal for vulnerable customers

https://tfn.scot/news/new-standards-for-fair-enegy-welcomrd-by-campaign-groups

Regulator sees deputy chair appointment

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
OSCR said he has extensive experience working within the public and charity sectors

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-sees-deputy-chair-appointment

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.