Tag: Pilotlight

100,000 skilled volunteers needed to support the UK’s environmental charities, says Pilotlight

Stuart Mitchell

New research from Pilotlight estimates that 100,000 skilled “climate volunteers” are needed to accelerate environmental action in the UK. Published today, the findings reveal an urgent need amongst environmental charities for professional support from skilled volunteers. As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolls back the UK’s climate commitments, pressure is set to fall on environmental NGOs even further to help drive impact. Pilotlight’s survey of nearly 300 environmental charities found that almost two thirds (63%) are actively looking for professional support from skilled volunteers. The skills gap is greatest for smaller…

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Simplified access to free support for small charities

Stuart Mitchell

A new initiative to make it easier for small charities to access free professional support was launched on Friday 23 June, during Small Charity Week by 19 organisations offering skilled volunteering, all members of the UK Pro Bono Association.   Seven out of ten small and medium-sized charities say that they are actively looking for pro bono professional skills to support what they do – but only four out of ten find it. The new initiative will close this gap, with the charities offering pro bono and free support and services…

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