Andy Gray, fund manager at Artemis Investment Management Ltd
Andy Gray, one of our Pilotlighters in Scotland, explains how he has helped a charityJob title: Fund Manager
Company you work for: Artemis Investment Management Ltd
What motivated you to get involved with Pilotlight?
I was keen to participate in the voluntary sector and Pilotlight offered the ideal framework within which I could apply the skills I have picked up through my career.
How have you helped the charity/social enterprise you are working with?
I worked as part of a Pilotlight team with The Junction, a small charity based in Edinburgh, offering a wide range of health related services, education and advice for youngsters in the area. We worked on refining their strategy and marketing message as well as improving the governance framework within which they could move forward in the years to come.
What have you learned from the experience?
I feel I have a far greater appreciation of the workload faced by small charities as they look to achieve their aims with limited resources and funding. That said, charities such as these are testament to what can be achieved through the drive and determination of their founders and staff.
What do you think your company has gained from you being a Pilotlighter?
Working with Pilotlighters from various disciplines has broadened my own approach to problem-solving. The enthusiasm and dedication of the charity team has also rubbed off.
What would you say to other people thinking about becoming Pilotlighters?
I would encourage them to give it a try. It’s a great opportunity to work alongside like-minded people and with deserving charities in a structured manner. The Pilotlight results speak for themselves.
