Mission
To enable small, ambitious charities working to alleviate disadvantage to help a greater number of people, more effectively. Pilotlight does this by managing teams of senior business people to coach charities through the process of building measurably more sustainable and efficient organisations.
Activities
Pilotlight matches proven business leaders to small, innovative charities. The aim is 'energy-efficiency', where minimum input of time delivers maximum effect - often to both parties.
The charities that Pilotlight supports have all been operating for at least two years and have a turnover of up to £3m, so their immediate challenge is usually to become sustainable beyond the initial burst of funding and founding passion. Tackling in innovative ways the problems facing disadvantaged people in and around London, they don't lack the drive or vision to fulfil their potential: what they lack is specific business skills and strategies.
For individual donors
An annual donation of £1,000 net after tax relief enables Pilotlight to match the right people to the right charity, organise all diaries, manage the relationship and measure the effect. Once you have made this donation, you are expected to commit to three hours a month. Donated time is controlled rather than open-ended.
As a 'Pilotlighter' you will be kept up-to-date with the impact of your input on the charity so that you can see the difference you are making.
For more information on activities in England and Wales, contact Fiona Halton, Director, or Shantel Irwin, Membership Manager, for more information.
For Pilotlight Scotland, contact Chris Horne on 0131 243 2765.
