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Learn while doing good

At Pilotlight, we believe that business skills can be a powerful force for good. Your expertise can help power real change for charities facing unprecedented challenges.

As a member of the Pilotlight community, you’ll join other senior professionals using their time, expertise, and insight to help charities and social enterprises thrive.

You’ll coach charity leaders, collaborate with other business experts, and see first-hand the transformational impact your support can have.

Why join the Pilotlight community?

Make a difference where it matters most

Help charities build their strategy, leadership, and sustainability so they can reach more people in need. 

Learn and grow

Gain real-time Non Executive Director experience, elevate your leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, and work across sectors in a collaborative environment.

Connect and belong 

Join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals committed to using their skills for good. 

Flexible, rewarding volunteering 

Fit your contribution around your schedule through structured programmes supported by the Pilotlight team.

Who we're looking for

We welcome professionals from all sectors and backgrounds who bring:

✅ Senior-level experience in business, leadership, or management
✅ Curiosity, empathy, and a desire to make a lasting impact
✅ Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learning from others

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or specialist in finance, strategy, HR, marketing or operations, your skills can make a real difference.

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How it works

1. Apply to become a Pilotlighter
Complete our short enquiry form telling us about your experience and motivation.
2. Meet the team

We’ll arrange a conversation to explore which of our programmes best matches your skills, availability, and interests.

➡️ You'll also be asked to make a donation of £1,795 per year to help us deliver high-impact programmes for charities.

3. Join the Pilotlight 360 programme with a team of peers

You're then ready to join the Pilotlight 360 programme, where you’ll be matched with other senior professionals and a charity ready to take the next step in its journey.

4. Make an impact

Over the course of several months, you’ll work together with your team and the charity’s leaders to help them plan, lead, and grow. 

5. Stay connected

Many Pilotlighters continue to volunteer, mentor, and advocate for the sector through our growing network and events. 

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What is Pilotlight 360?

Explore the programme

Pilotlight 360 is an intensive 8 month programme bringing together charity leaders and expert business partners.

Through focused exploration, you'll share your skills to help charities address pressing challenges and strengthen their strategy and governance. In tandem, you'll develop your professional skills while creating a positive, direct impact.

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

  • Nine out of 10 charity leaders say the Pilotlight 360 programme has a major positive impact on strategic vision.

 

The people sharing their skills:

Trey Bui

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.
Read Trey Bui's story
Nkem Ekwukoma

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.
Read Nkem Ekwukoma's story
Louise Barnard

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.
Read Louise Barnard's story

    Your donation.

    Pilotlight is a Charity. We ask you to make a donation of £1,795 per year to help us deliver high-impact programmes for charities and maintain the professional support, learning framework, and impact measurement that make our model unique.

    Your donation directly funds:

    ➡️ The delivery of strategic support to frontline charities
    ➡️ Charity participation bursaries so smaller organisations can benefit
    ➡️ Training, facilitation, and evaluation to ensure lasting change

    Together, we create a ripple effect strengthening charities, developing leaders, and building a more equitable system for good.

    Ready to make your impact?

    Join the Pilotlight movement and use your skills to help change systems for good

    Speak to our team