Develop leadership skills by solving real-world challenges
Build stronger, more strategic partnerships
Create shared value with lasting social impact
We've partnered with Barclays for more than 15 years, developing programmes that enhance staff skills while helping charities tackle strategic challenges.
We're partnered with Linklaters to support the UK’s first social impact programme for climate action.
For more than 10 years Morgan Stanley has partnered with Pilotlight to develop pro bono support programmes for their employees across London and Glasgow.
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We supported nearly 100 charities through our programmes in 2025.
Charities who participate in our Pilotlight 360 programme increase their income by an average of 48% (two years after working with us).
In 2025, more than 1,000 business professionals grew their skills through Pilotlight programmes.
Our programmes receive a 98% satisfaction rating from charity participants.
Our programmes receive a 94% satisfaction rating from business participants.
Of charity leaders say the Pilotlight 360 programme has a major positive impact on strategic vision.
Meet Trey Bui
Trey Bui, Audit Director at London Stock Exchange Group, reconnected with Pilotlight through the Ignite Initiative, driven by a desire to use his professional skills to support charities in a meaningful way. His experience on Pilotlight 360 projects has been humbling and impactful, offering insight into the resilience of charity teams and the critical services they provide.
Meet Nkem Ekwukoma
Nkem Ekwukoma is a senior commercial lawyer at Axiom, with 16 years of experience at FTSE 100 financial services companies. She started working with Pilotlight because she wanted to move beyond ‘just’ being a lawyer, as she felt something was missing from her life. Her experience working with charities has inspired her to become a trustee of a local Citizens Advice.
Meet Louise Barnard
Louise Barnard transitioned from a 20-year career in investment management to supporting charities through Pilotlight, where she applies her corporate expertise to help improve operations and impact. Her work with LOOK UK and SNAPS has been deeply fulfilling, aligning her professional skills with her passion for children’s wellbeing and mental health.
Join us at our next event
Building Resilient Charities Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
Tuesday 24 Nov 2026
14:00 - 18:30
At this year’s Pilotlight Summit, we will bring together businesses, volunteers and charity leaders to explore how skills-based, cross-sector collaboration can help build stronger, more resilient organisations.
From Potential to Performance: What Leaders Need in Uncertain Times
Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
12:00 - 12:45
We will explore what it takes to build leaders who perform in uncertain environments, drawing on practical, real-world approaches to leadership development. We will look at how organisations are evolving their approaches, where traditional methods may be falling short, and how more experiential, applied models can drive stronger performance outcomes.
Boardroom ready: How to become a Trustee or Non-Executive Director
Wednesday 23 Sept 2026
12:30 - 13:15
In this session, Pilotlight's CEO, Iana Petkova will explore what it takes to build a successful non-executive portfolio with Stephen Aulsebrook, Senior Advisor, Board Trustee and Treasurer, and Alison Forrestal, Chair of Trustees at Pilotlight. Through candid discussions and personal insights, our speakers will share the lessons they have learned, the challenges they have faced and the steps aspiring NEDs and Trustees can take to strengthen their board readiness.
Creating Social Impact Through Skills-Sharing
Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
12:30 - 13:15
Discover how skilled volunteering and pro bono work can supercharge your organisation’s social impact whilst developing your people.
World of Learning Conference and Exhibition
09:00, Tuesday 3 Feb 2026
17:00, Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
World of Learning returns to London. Come and meet the team at our stand and find out more about ‘Learning by doing good’.
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