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We provide children in Perth & Kinross with unique opportunities helping them build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in life.
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What is
The Starfish Way?

“We want to help Young People overcome whatever barriers they face. We want them to feel happy and confident in the abilities they undoubtedly have. We want to help them feel achievement, experience being part of a team of caring people who care about each other, complete a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or another Award and give themselves the belief to move on and achieve their dreams.”

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Cultybraggan

To meet increasing demand, we are opening a second site as an activity center, residential and respite facility at the Cultybraggan World War II Prisoner of War Camp development.

The new site will enable us to extend our reach and support even more young people and families in need in West Perthshire.

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Since it was formed in 1991, the Perth and Kinross Association of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (PKDofE for short) has been helping young people up to the age of 25 years to build confidence and the skills needed to succeed in life.

From humble beginnings offering resource assistance to groups and individuals undertaking the world renowned Duke of Edinburgh’s Award across the region, the Association has grown in both remit and reach whilst also discovering a specific calling.

Over the past decade the efforts of the Association have broadened from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – the cornerstone of our programmes – to also supporting achievement across First Aid certification, local authority achievement standards, the Saltire Award, National Navigation Award and the John Muir Award.

We will follow our vision to realise our vision of supporting young people, particularly those with additional support needs, to feel happy, be safe, experience achievement, and believe in themselves.

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Testimonials

"I can do everything if I put my mind to it, all the opportunities I have been given. We should be given opportunities no matter who we are or our disabilities”

Kayleigh Ptak, Gold Award Holder

"I see the Starfish Way like a glowing silver thread of hope for some children who find the world dark and difficult. When I describe the Starfish Way Initiative to visitors, they also are touched by this silver thread of hope. In this world you cannot help everyone nor change everything, but you can do something which will help someone.”

Catherine Drummond-Herdman, Megginch Castle Estate Owner and Active Participant in Megginch Activities

"Our work goes far beyond DofE and we try to give our young people all the same opportunities as everyone else in a safe, caring and fun environment. By far the best part of my job is working directly with young people. "

Alexandra Deliyannis, Senior ASN Development Worker

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The Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh's Award Association SCIO is a Scottish Charity, SC051572​, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
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