Committed to Positive Impact
Our beliefs in action
At BrightLocal, caring personally means showing up for the communities around us - the places we live and work, and the causes that matter to us.
We support this with paid volunteering days, matched donations, and team-led initiatives, so everyone has the chance to give back and see the difference they make.
Local SEO for Ukraine
In early 2022, BrightLocal held a fundraiser for Ukraine—a virtual event gathering the brightest minds in local SEO together for a one-day conference.
Through our fundraising efforts, and thanks to the generosity of the local SEO community, our families and friends, we raised over $100k to buy medical supplies and aid for the people of Ukraine… and then we drove there to deliver it ourselves!
Watch our mini-documentary ‘From UK to Ukraine’ to find out more
Offsetting our Environmental Impact
As a business with offices across the globe, we believe it's especially important for us to combat our environmental footprint on the world, particularly as the effects of the climate crisis are being felt more intensely than ever. Here's what we're doing to help the cause.
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Carbon Neutral
We’re certified Carbon Neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain.
To balance our emissions, we’re contributing to the Sea Kelp Recovery and Management project. With our headquarters in Brighton, UK, supporting a project that protects our local coastline felt especially meaningful to us. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact -
Planting Trees & Cleaning Creeks
The effects of the climate crisis have been felt worldwide, but the Philippines is among the countries most affected by global warming. To help combat these challenges BrightLocal’s Philippines team has participated in tree planting activities, as well as helping with creek cleans and providing supplies to fellow volunteers.
Giving back to our communities
We are a BIG believer in supporting the communities we work in, and play an active role in supporting both local and national charities.
As well as donating as a company, we also empower team members to be personally involved by allowing everyone 6 days per year to physically help a charity or community organization that’s close to their heart.
Local Charities & Community Projects
We've been fortunate enough to continue to thrive in difficult times. And, when we're winning, we want others to do so too. That's why we distribute funds to local charities or initiatives close to our hearts. Here, you'll find a selection of the charities we've supported so far.
Investing in education (Philippines)
A big part of our community support in the Philippines involves working with schools to create better environments for their pupils. So far we have supported three schools by donating materials and repairing classrooms, building fences to keep the school safe, and providing resources such as printers to help supply reading materials.
Enabling high achievers to go further
To help disadvantaged young people reach their full potential, we provide local scholarships to promising students in need of some support. Currently, we are supporting three students to achieve degrees in nursing, political science, and veterinary science. With these scholarships we hope to empower young people to achieve their dreams and then, when they’re in a position to do so, to pay it forward and support their community.
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What our team says about BrightLocal
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When I first joined BrightLocal, I was surprised to see employees celebrating long anniversaries - 5 years, 9 years, 11 years. I wasn’t used to seeing such numbers. Now, after being part of the company for 4 years, I completely understand why. The supportive atmosphere, openness of the leadership team, opportunities to grow and make a real impact on the company’s results make BrightLocal truly different from any other place I’ve worked.
Svitlana Mishchuk
Senior Frontend Engineer
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I have been at Brightlocal for six years, growing from a semi-automation QA engineer into someone who helps drive quality across multiple teams. What I value most is the culture. There is trust and freedom to do your work, but also strong support when you need it. People here care about what they do - not just finishing tasks, but making things better. You're surrounded by proactive teammates who are always ready to share feedback and ideas. It also helps that the product is interesting and solves real problems for users.
Andrei Skindzer
QA Lead