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Social impact is a charity’s bottom-line, its profit, and its entire raison d’étre.

“Working with Pilotlight gave us the opportunity to think about where we were going as an organisation and how we might get there. We used the process to have discussions across the organisation which has then shaped a programme of action and change for People and Work over the last two years since the project.”

Three quarters of leaders of small and medium sized charities are spending little or no time on long-term planning and strategy, 62% spent just a f

"The Pilotlighters really helped to shape the strategic planning process and gave us very valuable critical comment and feedback. Now more than a year after completing the programme we are very clearly reaping the benefits."

Today we are celebrating Giving Tuesday, a global day that recognises charitable giving in all its forms. We have been fortunate enough to receive some lovely videos that we’re sharing on our Twitter Profile throughout the day from leaders at our partner charities, talking about the difference our Pilotlighters (our skilled volunteers) have made to them, and to the growth of their organisations. If you’re looking to give back, we can give you a way you can watch your skills make that difference.

Every day is different at LD:NorthEast.

Imagine the loss of a loved one. Imagine that loved one is your parent. Imagine, when this happens you’re at a very young age. How would you cope with this news? 

Here’s a vision of society that I think is worth working for: one where deaf people have equal access, rights and citizenship, there is an end to y

"The decision making matrix tool we co-created during the engagement has been of great value to The Ecology Centre since, strengthening the processes we go through when commissioning new project work".

"The team of Pilotlighters gave me the confidence to make changes and really develop our services."