The Starfish Way is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees—including a Treasurer and trustees with a range of professional skills.

About Us

Formerly the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Perth and Kinross Association, The Starfish Way has supported young people for over 30 years to access life-changing opportunities.

Recognising a significant gap in participation for young people with additional support needs, we developed the Starfish Way programme which is an inclusive approach that enables more young people to experience the benefits of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

We continue to grow and evolve with the development of residential facilities at Cultybraggan Camp, and so we are looking for trustees who can help guide us through our exciting next chapter.

Trustee Opportunities

We are recruiting trustees from a range of professional backgrounds, including:

  • Treasurer (financial oversight)
  • Business / strategic leadership
  • HR / people management
  • Legal / governance
  • Youth work / education
  • Digital / technology / communications

The Role

As a Trustee, you will:

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight
  • Support good governance and decision-making
  • Act as an ambassador for The Starfish Way
  • Contribute your skills and expertise to strengthen our impact

Treasurer (additional responsibilities)

The Treasurer plays a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the organisation, including:

  • Overseeing financial planning and reporting
  • Ensuring effective financial controls and procedures
  • Reporting regularly to the Board on financial performance

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who bring:

  • Energy, enthusiasm and commitment
  • A willingness to contribute and engage actively
  • Skills or experience relevant to the roles above

We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of thinking and experience on our Board and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Previous trustee experience is not essential.

Time Commitment

  • Around 3-4 hours per month
  • Board meetings held quarterly on Monday evenings (in Perth or via Zoom)

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to:

  • Make a real difference to young people, especially those with additional support needs
  • Support an innovative and inclusive programme
  • Gain valuable Board-level experience
  • Work with a passionate and dedicated team

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief statement detailing why you would like to become a trustee to:
📧 Operations@thestarfishway.co.uk

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the ad will stay live until the roles are filled