Case Studies
Epic Arts
Epic Arts is a London-based arts charity established in 2001. It organises and runs visual art, drama, dance and music projects for people with disabilities in the UK and Cambodia.
C-Level
Moira Washington, chief executive of C-Level outlines how she has been helped by Pilotlight.
Broadway Lodge
Brian Dudley, chief executive of Broadway Lodge outlines how he has been helped by Pilotlight.
Tender
Susie McDonald, director tells us how her charity benefited from working
with Pilotlight
Bromley Y
Bromley Y is a charity offering free, confidential counselling to young people aged 11-23 within the borough of Bromley in south London.
KPC Youth
Pilotlight has just partnered with KPC Youth, a charity for young people aged eight-25 years, based in Wales. This case study outlines the challenge ahead for our Pilotlighters.
Mainliners
Mainliners provides a range of services to help people overcome the problems associated with drug addiction and blood-borne viruses. David Badcock, Chief Executive of Mainliners, London talks about his experience of being Pilotlit.
999 Club
Robert Block, director of the 999 Club, gives an overview of his experience of working with Pilotlight. The 999 Club provides immediate help in any situation as well as long-term support and friendship to the most disadvantaged or vulnerable members of society.
The Yard, Edinburgh
"Even if it was £80,000 I would still go for my team of Pilotlighters! Pilotlighters provide a superb sounding board and I can't recommend the scheme too highly. They give you a lot of confidence and help to create a balance between operational demands and the need for strategic development." - Celine Sinclair, The Yard, Edinburgh
Reading Quest
One in every five boys and one in every 10 girls leaves primary school unable to read. Pilotlight Partner Reading Quest is a charity which aims to give every child an equal chance to read, think, write and enjoy learning. They focus on working with children, many of whom live in conditions of considerable social disadvantage, such as those in care, those for whom English is an additional language and those living in poverty.
The Jeely Piece Club
The Jeely Piece Club provides a vital service for the Castlemilk community in Glasgow through its work with vulnerable families. Since it started in 1975, the "Jeely" has been a place for families offering services such as a learning centre for all ages, a popular nursery, Playzone and after-school clubs for older children, as well as respite and support for parents and other carers.
Safeguarding Children Services
Safeguarding Children Services (SCS) is an award-winning social enterprise which works with children and young people aged 5-19 years old who have been abused or are at risk in Merseyside. Under the careful guidance of its founding Directors, Jaci Quennell and Elaine Allison, SCS has worked with over 200 young people since it was founded in 2005.
Fine Cell Work
Fine Cell Work provides prisoners with the training and materials they need to produce high quality soft furnishings. Prisoners earn a small amount of money which they can use to support their families and provide a financial cushion on release. In addition, they learn skills useful for employment, gain valuable confidence and experience, and alleviate the boredom and isolation of long hours in their cells.
Globetown Learning Community
Globetown's Director, Jackie Barnes notes of her experience, 'Without support from Pilotlight we wouldn't be here now. It was a massive learning curve for us all but they gave us the foundation we needed. We are more likely to get funding now because we have a decent business plan and strategy in place. Everyone at Pilotlight is so positive and they really want it to be a success… it's a team effort."
Cotswold Council for Voluntary Service
Cotswold Council for Voluntary Service is a charity which has seen a massive transformation. Cotswold Council for Voluntary Service has been providing non-emergency transport services for local people making hospital visits since ambulance service cutbacks seven years ago.
Unlock
Unlock is a unique charity which helps reformed offenders to restart their lives in the community and avoid reoffending. It leads the way in terms of anti-discrimination legislation and financial advice for former prisoners. It was established in 1999 and its president is Lord David Rambotham, the former chief inspector of prisons.
London Youth Support Trust
London Youth Support Trust helps young people start businesses. Pilotlight worked with LYST to create a new strategic plan and to improve fundraising and results tracking.
Ashiana
Ashiana Network offers advice, support and safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women in east London who are victims of domestic violence and forced marriage. It also provides counselling for young people who may have been affected by domestic violence and training for professionals. They believe working with Pilotlight helped them develop and secure funding for the long-term.
Media for All
Media for All teaches young people from deprived parts of Lewisham about broadcasting, including how to make radio and television programmes. Through this experience many disadvantaged young people are able to get into education and employment. Director Alestir Waller believes Pilotlight has helped Media for All grow at a faster, but more sustainable pace and help more young people.
