The Permaculture Association is a British education and research charity that promotes the theory and practice of permaculture in the UK and beyond. It was a partner in the Local Food consortium of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme. The Association will play host to the International Permaculture Convergence (IPC), London 2015.
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The charity is based at offices in Leeds, England, but connects a diverse network of projects across the country, with over 1,400 members and over 100 demonstration LAND sites. There are national sub-networks in Scotland and Wales (Paramaethu Cymru).
History
The Permaculture Association was established as a charity on 8 February 1983 and is registered in England and Scotland.
Activities
According to its website, the Association offers its members a range of services including a quarterly newsletter, various discounts for events, books and services, opportunities to network, promotion and support of projects and a telephone helpline. It also certifies Permaculture Design Courses in the UK and runs a diploma programme
The Association organises a biennial national gathering of members, known as a "convergence".
The Association also supports international projects such as the Permaculture Institute of El Salvador and the Himalaya Permaculture Institute.
The Association announced in September 2014 a new partnership with Cornwall-based Crowdfunder UK to support members and the charity in raising funds to develop activities.
The Association will host the 12th International Permaculture Conference and Convergence in September 2015 - over 900 people from around the world connecting and sharing their projects and experience.