A light to the world - how skilled volunteering brings hope

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At the close of the year, here at Pilotlight and talking to colleagues in sister charities, it has been a record year for the field of skills-based volunteering with rising numbers of people coming forward and of charities looking for support. It is hopeful.

And hope is needed now more than ever. The charity sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with funding cuts and closures impacting the most vulnerable in our society. Charitable foundations appear to be having to turn down more applications than ever before, while overall volunteer numbers, despite the rise in skills-based and virtual volunteering, are in steep decline. 

It is only human to look to the light at times of darkness. Different cultures and different faiths echo each other in this, because it is a search for meaning and for hope.

At a time of struggle, skills-based volunteering is a helpful beacon.

Our community of Pilotlighters, coming often from our growing range of Partner Businesses, are helping charities to navigate these stormy seas. By connecting charities with skilled professionals who volunteer their time and expertise, Pilotlight provides invaluable support in areas like strategy, leadership, and impact measurement.

This injection of strategic support is transformative. Just ask Saeed Atcha, founder of Youth Leads UK, who describes the impact of his Pilotlight team as nothing short of transformational. With their support, Youth Leads UK is empowering young people to become leaders and changemakers.

Skilled volunteering isn't just about donating time; it's about sharing knowledge, building capacity, and amplifying impact. It's about fostering resilience and sustainability in the face of adversity.

In these challenging times, skilled volunteers are a light to the world, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for charities and the communities they serve. 

Thank you for being part of the solution. You light the way to a better tomorrow.