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Pilotlight

Also known as: Pilot Light

Pilotlight manages teams of senior business people to coach charities through the process of building measureably more sustainable efficient organisations.

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Activities & Mission

Pilotlight manages teams of senior business people to coach charities through the process of building measureably more sustainable efficient organisations.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,708,797
Latest Expenditure
£1,705,129

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £185,215
Charitable Activities £1,464,301
Other Trading £2,570
Investments £56,711
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,669,140
Raising Funds £35,989
Governance £6,550
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,708,797
£1,705,129£1,669,140£803,565£803,56526 / 1259
2023
£1,490,246
£1,684,656£1,642,705£784,368£784,36826 / 1059
2022
£1,371,697
£1,548,661£1,473,950£962,058£962,05825 / 1018
2021
£1,235,348
£1,356,161£1,258,838£1,131,128£1,131,12821 / 750
2020
£1,165,841
£1,185,222£1,139,648£1,242,069£1,242,06921 / 660

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pilotlight

What does Pilotlight do?

Pilotlight manages teams of senior business people to coach charities through the process of building measureably more sustainable efficient organisations.

How much income did Pilotlight report in 2024?

Pilotlight reported total income of £1.71m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pilotlight registered as a charity?

Pilotlight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 1996 as charity number 1059660. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Pilotlight?

Pilotlight is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Mary FORRESTAL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pilotlight operate?

Pilotlight operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Pilotlight a registered charity?

Yes — Pilotlight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059660.

Details

Address
5th Floor
14 Bonhill Street
LONDON
Registration Date
6 December 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1059660
Charity Number
1059660

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Trustees

Alison Mary FORRESTAL Chair
Amanda Louise Rothwell
Angela Halliday
Anna Moulton
Also governs 1 other charity
David Wilkinson
Finia Kuhlmann
Gareth Simpson
Also governs 1 other charity
Kate Cramer
Katherine Theresa Stewart Mathieson
Mei Li Powell
Nicola Loraine Pye

Also Known As

  • Pilot Light
  • Pilotlight

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