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We are delighted to welcome Mei Li Powell, Katherine Mathieson and Geraldine Anyanwu onto the Pilotlight Board, three energetic and inspiring busin

It is at this time of year that global leaders pack their bags and make for the snow-covered resort of Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. It is an experience I know, having had the privilege of being invited to speak for a few years.

At the end of 2020, we welcomed 12 charities onto our programmes.

After the pain and dislocation of 2020, there is an urgent need for the skills and practice of empathy across society and the economy. The pandemic exposed inequalities, reinforced poverty and tested the solidarity of co-operation within and across nations. These are trends, which left unchecked lead, as night follows day to violence and insecurity.

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There are many questions charity leaders ask when looking to apply for Weston Charity Awards and you are welcome to contact us if you have one.

A secure and diverse set of income streams can look different for every organisation. As a rule of thumb, it could mean that no one income source accounts for more than 25% of an organisation’s income.

Since the start of September, 50 senior leaders from Barclays have joined forces with 10 charities from across the UK to address some of the key challenges they are facing as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

As we are approaching the eve of 2021, charitable giving in the UK is down across the board, and the situation in the third sector seems bleak. Many charities are fighting tooth and nail for survival, while others have found ways to endure the pandemic. How did they do it?

From humble beginnings in 2014, the Weston Charity Awards have grown and now support charities across the North and Midlands of England, and Wales. The Awards are open to a diverse range of organisations - previous winners have included a YMCA in the Midlands, a community hub in Greater Manchester, and a social arts organisation in Cardiff.