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Apply for support from Pilotlight

Our programmes help charities and social enterprises strengthen their strategy, grow their impact, and build the resilience to lead lasting change.

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Why apply?

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Clarity and direction

Work with experienced business and charity leaders to take a fresh look at your strategy, focus your priorities, and plan for sustainable growth and greater impact.

 

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Practical support

Through structured programmes, you’ll tackle real strategic challenges — from governance and leadership to income generation and measuring your impact — with expert guidance every step of the way.

 

 

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Lasting change

Our approach builds the confidence, capability, and resilience of charity leaders, helping organisations thrive long after their Pilotlight journey ends.

Is Pilotlight right for you?

Our programmes are open to UK-based charities and social enterprises that are committed to growing their impact. We work with organisations tackling social disadvantage in all its forms — from those supporting vulnerable people, to those driving inclusion, cultural expression, or environmental change.

Pilotlight partners with organisations ready to reflect, learn, and embrace new ideas to achieve lasting results.

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Open to & embrace change

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Turnover between £100k & £5m

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Have been delivering services for at least 2 years

At least 1 full-time, paid leadership position

At least 1 full-time, paid leadership position

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Ability to demonstrate financial stability

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No longer in a start-up phase

How the application process works

The process starts with a short online application to help us understand your organisation and its priorities. If there’s a good fit, our team will be in touch to explore which Pilotlight programme can best support your goals.

Programmes vary in length — from 90-minute sessions to longer-term collaborations — and each focuses on a real strategic challenge your charity is facing. To get the most from the experience, we ask that leaders commit their time, insights, and openness to new ideas.

Pilotlight works across the UK with both registered charities and social enterprises.

Want to explore how Pilotlight programmes work in practice?

Download our charity brochure for more detail, or visit the Weston Charity Awards page — applications open 3 November 2025.

Get in touch with us today!

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