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Partner with Pilotlight to strengthen your strategy, build leadership capacity, and grow your impact.

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Charity partners

We work with ambitious charities and social enterprises that are ready to take the next step in their journey — building confidence, clarity and long-term sustainability. Since 1996, we've supported more than 1,000 charities

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Why work with Pilotlight?

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Leadership development

Develop your leaders

Our programmes connect your charity leaders with experienced business professionals. Together, you’ll tackle real strategic challenges, gaining the confidence and skills to lead your organisation forward.

Purpose

Strengthen your organisation

Every session is designed to build your charity’s clarity and resilience. You’ll benefit from expert insight, fresh thinking, and structured support to strengthen strategy, governance and impact.

Social Change

Drive social change

Through our programmes, charities gain the tools and confidence to deliver even greater impact for the people and communities they serve — long after their Pilotlight journey ends.

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Saeed Atcha - Youth Leads UK

“Our experience of the Pilotlight 360 programme was incredibly valuable. It provided us with the external support and insight we needed to strengthen our organisation, while offering a space for reflection and growth.”

- Saeed Atcha MBE DL, Chief Executive Officer of Youth Leads UK 

Financial Conduct Authority & Just Finance Foundation
Business partner
Charity Partner

Meet Financial Conduct Authority & Just Finance Foundation

Empowering early careers through cross-sector collaboration
Just Finance Foundation joined forces with the Financial Conduct Authority for a high-energy Pilotlight Impact Day. 
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Youth Leads UK & the Weston Charity Awards
Charity Partner

Meet Youth Leads UK & the Weston Charity Awards

Winning an award and participating in the Pilotlight 360 programme.
Participating in Pilotlight 360
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Deloitte & Just Like Us: Championing LGBTQ+ inclusion through collaboration
Business partner
Charity Partner

Meet Deloitte & Just Like Us: Championing LGBTQ+ inclusion through collaboration

Purpose-driven learning combining professional development and social impact. 
Deloitte partnered with Pilotlight to co-create a bespoke programme that would connect its Proud Network with charities championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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Barclays & United African Association
Charity Partner
Business partner

Meet Barclays & United African Association

Practising leadership through purpose.
Barclays partnered with Pilotlight to support the United African Association, a grassroots charity providing cultural, educational and welfare services. Cross-disciplinary teams collaborated to enhance strategy and governance.
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Linklaters & Size of Wales
Charity Partner

Meet Linklaters & Size of Wales

Strengthening fundraising foundations through global collaboration.
Supporting Size of Wales to strengthen its corporate partnerships
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Special Needs and Parent Support CIO (SNAPS)
Charity Partner

Meet Special Needs and Parent Support CIO (SNAPS)

Helping SNAPS build a new strategy for engaging more corporate supporters.
SNAPS partnered with Pilotlight to take part in a perspective-shifting Impact Day.
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    Our impact, in numbers.

    Real change, proven results. Here’s what happens when charities and business experts come together through Pilotlight.

    Strategic vision

     Over 90% of charity leaders say the Pilotlight 360 programme has had a major positive impact on strategic vision.

    Growth

    Charities who participate in our Pilotlight 360 programme increase their income by an average of 48% (two years after working with us).

    Charity participant satisfaction

    Our programmes receive a 98% satisfaction rating from charity participants.

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    Celebrating charities creating lasting change

    The Weston Charity Awards recognise small charities making a big difference. Each winner receives funding, expert mentoring, and access to Pilotlight’s strategic support - helping them build stronger, more sustainable futures.

    How we support your organisation

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    Collaboration

    Collaborative approach

    We work alongside your leadership team to understand your challenges and opportunities—so together, we can build a strategy that lasts.

    Tailored

    Tailored to your goals

    Every charity is unique. Our programmes are shaped around your priorities, helping you focus on what matters most.

    Flexible

    Flexible commitment

    We know time and resources are precious. Our support fits around your schedule, not the other way around.

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    Ready to get involved?

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