The Lighthouse for Perth Trustees have many years of experience in a number of fields covering both the public and private sectors. They’re passionate, committed and responsible for the general governance and oversight of The Lighthouse for Perth. Directors are appointed and elected in our annual general meeting. Our current board come from backgrounds such as lived experience, nursing, paediatrics, social services, finance, business, investment management, banking, and bring a wealth of experience to our board.

Saranne Davis

Trustee

Linda Buchan

Trustee

I lost my son to suicide 6 years ago and have also supported family, friends in mental health wellbeing. I am a workplace Mental Health First Aider and sit on the workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee.

Derek Given

Trustee

I am the Operations Manager for The Neuk Anchor House Support Services and have a wealth of experience of over 25 years in Social Work. I also work in mental health tribunals, where I am a currently a member who has served for over 17 years

Jon Atherton

Trustee

I am a recently retired social worker – I worked with adults who have intellectual disabilities & mental health difficulties. I currently work part time as a mental health officer for a city council. I have over 30 years experience in social work.

Mary Notman

Chairperson

Mary retired last year after working in health and social care settings for over 40 years. She is very interested in social justice, community safety and public protection and has experiences in all these areas. Mary is a board member of Perthshire Womens Aid, Hourglass Scotland and local organisations where she lives.
Roddy Ross

Roddy Ross

Trustee

Roddy Ross works in the Safer Communities Team at Perth and Kinross Council, he has a keen interest in Justice and Policing and many years of experience in these fields. He has significant experience of the 3rd Sector and is currently a Trustee of the St Johnstone Community Trust and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland and is a long term member of the Perth and Kinross Violence Against Women Partnership.

Gwen Buchan

TRUSTEE