Permaculture Association

The charity is based at offices in Kirkstall, Leeds, England, but connects a diverse network of individuals and projects, with over 1,400 members and over 100 demonstration sites.

The Permaculture Association was established as a charity on 8 February 1983[3] and is registered in England[4] and Scotland.

The Permaculture Association offers its members a range of services including discounts for events, opportunities to network, promotion and support of projects and a telephone helpline.

[6] It "keeps a database listing hundreds of grassroots projects and educational organisations offering practical advice.

"[7] It also certifies Permaculture Design Courses in the UK and runs a diploma in Applied Permaculture Design[8] The organisation was a partner in the Local Food consortium[9] of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme.

On 10 February 2009 Andy Goldring of the Permaculture Association addressed the Grow Sheffield AGM which was held in Sheffield.
Group at permaculture convergence listen to Andy Goldring