Quotes from our Pilotlighters
Read what our Pilotlighters have said about their experiences.
“One morning I was negotiating a very large city bonus and then that afternoon I went to visit a kids charity just ten minutes from the city where I was talking to some fantastic kids some of whom didn’t even have a home to go to. It was a diverse day and it keeps your feet on the ground.”
Sam Berwick, Chief Executive Officer, Mizuho International
“I’ve enjoyed every aspect of working with Pilotlight and the charities have opened my eyes to how small organisations exist on a shoe string which is very different to working in the corporate world. Sometimes business life can become very inward looking and Pilotlighting helps bring back some balance.”
Paul Murray, Company Director
"Charities are so busy managing things on a day to day basis they find it hard to take a step back and look at the bigger picture...we help them look to the future."
Finn Green, Venture Capitalist
“I can give a £1,000 to a charity but by working with Pilotlight I am helping thousands of people and it’s self-sustaining…at the end of the day where would a £1,000 go?”
Sam Berwick, Chief Executive, Mizuho International
“Pilotlight is very rewarding if you come from a corporate life because it allows you to use your skills in a very different environment and you see the charities you work with develop and go forward…it’s fantastic.”
Pat Fulker, Former HR Director, National Grid
A selection of Pilotlighters
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