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Lightful
A Technology Company For Social Good.
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Consulting
- Social Impact
- City of London, London, UK
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Company mission
Lightful's mission is to strengthen relationships between good people and great causes.
Our take
As digital technology was dramatically transforming everything from food delivery to transportation, it seemed that the sector making the biggest difference in the world was getting left behind.
Bringing together a world-class team of digital experts, strategists, developers and nonprofit specialists, Lightful was created to ensure charities and nonprofits have access to the very best technology for their unique needs.
Strategy and design are at the heart of the services they offer. By creating and implementing customised solutions, they help charities and organisations be more effective and increase their impact.
Due to their unique approach based on diagnosing, designing and developing software solutions tailored to clients needs, Lightful has slowly become the #1 social media tool for charities, developing technology that is helping some of the world’s best charities be more effective.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Stock options
- Simply Health - cash back plan
- Workplace nursery (salary sacrifice scheme)
- Free Yoga and Mindfulness apps
- Cycle to work scheme
- Workplace pension
- New starter buddy
- Collaborating with clients to make an impact all over the world!
- 27 days holiday
Company values
- We care deeply
- We're always learning
- We communicate intentionally
- We build trust
Funding (1 round)
Feb 2018
$5.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $5.1m
Leadership
Carlos Miranda
(Chairman)Previously founded I.G. Advisors - which is a strategy consultancy that provides philanthropy, corporate impact, and fundraising advice - before founding Lightful
Vinay Nair
(CEO)Earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from London School of Economics. Spent 8 years at JPMorgan, being promoted from Analyst to Associate, Vice-President, then Executive Director
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Lightful
Steve West (People Director)
- We strongly believe that diverse teams make better strategic decisions and it is important to us that our team represents the global and diverse nature of the clients we serve
- In a fast growth environment, it is easy to sacrifice diversity for speed, which is something we consciously don’t do. We’ve worked hard to build our culture and everyone who joins us further enhances our business from day one
- We are proud that 59% of our team identify as women and 27% identify as being of an ethnic minority. We will continue to prioritise diversity and inclusion in all forms as we scale the business
- We have a very supportive and inclusive culture to help everyone settle into life at Lightful quickly, however we recognise that in those early weeks people need someone as well as their manager who they can ask ‘those’ questions of without worrying about how they are perceived. From day 1, everyone gets a buddy who can help them get to grips with things and who can help them to create strong connections across the business
- We actively promote a healthy work life balance and recognise that there is more to life than work. We have a fully flexible working environment, so people can work from home or go into the office a few days a week - whatever your preference. We understand the need/benefit of flexibility for things like the school run, Drs appointments, exercise etc..
- A diverse range of opinions and perspectives is core to Lightful’s open culture and ongoing success. As an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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It's hard to find time to be bored at Lightful. There is always exciting and challenging work to be done. I find myself growing my skills every day.
Software Engineering
Challenging work
Oct 2021
I've never felt so listened to before. Lightful will put your wellbeing before all. If something is not right, they will always do the necessary to help and assist you.
Software Engineering
Focus on employee wellbeing
Oct 2021
It goes along with wellbeing. People here are so amazing. You'll want to come to the office every day.
Software Engineering
Nice people
Oct 2021
It's great to be involved in making an impact across the globe supporting our non-profit clients. The culture is very open, adult/adult, you feel challenged to work to a high standard but you know you are supported to do so, so people embrace those challenges. Remote working but with the option for a few days in the office (east london) if we want it. Passionate, visible and transparent leaders and Co-Founders.
People, HR, Recruitment
Challenging work
Oct 2021
Lightful is small enough where if you want to get involved in something you can, and there is always someone around to guide, mentor or support you in this as well. Options for skills/career progression are almost whatever you want them to be.
People, HR, Recruitment
Opportunities to learn
Oct 2021
There aren't many places that allow someone to have the impact that we do. We support 100's of clients every year across the globe to increase their engagement, fundraising and support to their communities, many of which are extremely vulnerable and in need of much more support. As a B-corp business we measure our impact and its truly inspiring!
People, HR, Recruitment
Inspiring mission
Oct 2021
As Engineers at Lightful all of our ideas and experiences are valued, and together we decide our own goals and are trusted to come up with our own creative solutions to technical challenges.
Software Engineering
Autonomy
Oct 2021
Knowing that everything you do is enabling charities and non-profits to reach their goals in one of the best things about working at Lightful.
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Oct 2021
Everyone at Lightful is genuinely dedicated to supporting each others wellbeing, is is an incredibly friendly atmosphere and even working remotely does not feel isolating. Lightful also provides so many perks and organises so many opportunities for learning, growth, and wellbeing that it is always possible to take the time that you need be at your best.
Software Engineering
Focus on employee wellbeing
Oct 2021
