As we have reported before we are relishing the journey to positive and systematic action on diversity, equity and inclusion through our work. In the words of colleagues leading on this, it has been both humbling and inspiring. I'd like to share an update on both of what has and what hasn’t worked so far.
As I write this, I am probably in the best health I’ve been in for two years. I have an immune system disorder and fibromyalgia. I’ve spent years schlepping on trains, planes and automobiles to attend meetings and visit offices, getting exhausted and exposing myself to infections as I travel.
When entering a boardroom, my biggest worry was Norm. Now don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Norm. Norm can genuinely be a nice person.
Pilotlight is proud to announce the new and exciting Ignite Initiative, developed as part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
As a charity founded to support charities in their efforts to help more people, we share the common goal of tackling social disadvantage in all its
Today we release the 'Learning and Listening for Mutual Action: surfacing and building the evidence base to support Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian and other Minoritised Ethnic led voluntary sector organisations' report that asks the vital question: what are the support needs of organisations led by, for, and with BAME communities?
We celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) this year by holding an event where we shared stories from inspiring female leaders who both support
"I came in feeling I had the weight of the world on my shoulders. Now, after our meeting, I feel excited for the future.”
This International Women's Day, we celebrate both the women who give their time to be Pilotlighters and the women who run the charities who partner with us - not to mention the millions that these charities support. One Pilotlighter, Louise Jacobs, shares her own views on what she has learnt from working with one very special women-led charity.
Having lived and worked in four countries across four continents, the value of diversity in the workplace is not lost on me.
