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From 18th November – 9th December, Pilotlight will be holding a fundraiser to support its ambitious 3-year plan to triple the number of charities and social enterprises it works with by 2012. This will be a ‘Money Can’t Buy’ Skills Auction, reflecting the Pilotlight philosophy of skills sharing. On fantastic lo o ffer is th opportunity to make a film about a po band. Yo will meet th band, either Chewlips or Boxer Rebellion, travel in their splitter va – specialised transport fo the entertainment industry. During th day, yo will interview th band an film them in th run-up to their gi i h vening.

Ah ad of th gig, yo will learn about sound checking. During th gig, yo will find ou about filming a live event an then round it of with a post-gig interview with th band.

Ch w Lips ar a South London-based dance-pop trio, formed in th Spring of 2008. They consist of singer Tigs, an multi-instrumentalists, Will Sanderson an James Watkins. Chew Lips ha been described as ‘minimal dance-pop’ an ‘coupling techno beats with smart-mouthed edgy vocals’, influenced by LC Soundsystem an Prince an ‘Classic Pop’.

B r Rebellion is an alternative rock band formed in London in 2000. Consisting of Nathan Nicholson (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Todd Howe (lead guitar), Adam Harrison (bass guitar), and Piers Hewitt (drums). They have so far released two albums, Exits (2005) and Union (2009). In June 2003, the band played at Glastonbury and their music can be heard on Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s second motorcycle adventure, Long Way Down.

This prize, and many more, will also be available to bid for online from 18th November to 9th December. Visit http://www.pilotlight.org.uk for more information.

Pilotlight also has many ‘Behind the Scenes’ prizes available to bid for – supporting its belief in mentoring and coaching. These would make great work experience placements for anyone wanting a taster of their chosen industry. These include a week’s work on the Spectator magazine – Britain’s oldest and best-selling weekly political magazine; and a day at Pet Doctors, shadowing a vet.

About PilotLight

Pilotlight is a charity that helps other charities to grow, and to reach more people, more effectively. They achieve this through a unique process of placing teams of senior business leaders (Pilotlighters) into ambitious, innovative charities and social enterprises.

By mentoring and coaching them through the process of planning for growth and financial sustainability, charities that Pilotlight has worked with experience an average growth of 54% within 2 years. The average growth for voluntary sector organisations is 6% per year.

Currently, Pilotlight supports over 50 innovative grassroots organisations.

One example is Globetown Learning Community, based in Tower Hamlets, on the fringes of the City. It works with low-income families to raise the aspirations of their children.

Leon was 15 and in danger of dropping out. By taking part in a mentoring project run by the charity, he was encouraged to stay in education. He now has a degree and plays American Football for Great Britain.

Globetown’s Director, Jackie Barnes, says: “Without support from Pilotlight we wouldn’t be here now. It was a massive learning curve for us all but they gave us the foundation we needed. We are more likely to get funding now because we have a decent business plan and strategy in place. Everyone at Pilotlight is so positive and they really want it to be a success . . . it’s a team effort.”