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What is a Pilotlighter?

A 'Pilotlighter' is what we call a business professional who shares their skills with charities, helping to unlock growth, build resilience, and create lasting social impact.

The role of our Pilotlighters

Pilotlighters use their expertise to tackle real challenges faced by charities. Alongside the impact they create, they gain new perspectives, fresh skills, and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Every Pilotlighter joins a structured programme with clear goals and dedicated support.

Working in teams, they advise charity leaders, build practical solutions, and see the direct results of their contribution.

No prior charity experience is needed — just the willingness to share skills and learn along the way.

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Explore our community

Andy Bird
Andy Bird
Leadership Consultant, Coach and Author, Andy Bird Consultancy
Mary Watt
Mary Watt
People and Organisational Development Specialist
Ashley Blake
Ashley Blake
CEO, Otium Real Estate
Jane Drysdale
Jane Drysdale
Director of HR, Brunel University London
Stephen Monnier
Stephen Monnier
Director in the Investment Stewardship team, BlackRock
Ian Moore
Ian Moore
Head of Partnerships and International, Group Insurance, HSBC
Kevin Bone
Kevin Bone
Partner, Impact Ventures UK (IVUK)
Amanda Coale
Amanda Coale
Consultant Commercial Lawyer, Coppercape
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Wellington Management: learning by doing good
Business partner

Meet Wellington Management: learning by doing good

Leadership Growth Through Skilled Volunteering
Wellington Management partnered with Pilotlight to pioneer an innovative approach to leadership development.
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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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Linklaters & The Aire Rivers Trust
Business partner
Charity Partner

Meet Linklaters & The Aire Rivers Trust

Restoring river health through cross-sector collaboration
Linklaters partnered with Pilotlight to support Aire Rivers Trust, a charity improving water quality and biodiversity across West Yorkshire. Over a focused programme, Linklaters professionals worked with charity leaders to explore strategy, fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
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    Our impact, in numbers

    When business meets charity, the results speak for themselves.

    142 charities

    We supported 142 charities through our programmes in 2024.

    Growth

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

    Skilled volunteers 2024

    In 2024, more than 1,000 business professionals grew their skills through Pilotlight programmes.

    satisfaction

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

    94%

    Our programmes receive a 94% satisfaction rating from business participants.

    Stats

     Of charity leaders say the Pilotlight 360 programme has a major positive impact on strategic vision.

    Ready to become a Pilotlighter?

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