"The Association is inspirational! It is a catalyst for change, positive and upbeat"

Permaculture Association members

We are a network of thousands of people working all over the country putting sustainable design theory and techniques into practice. Getting involved in permaculture will inspire the free thinking, creative, practical, imaginative and inspiring side of you. It is positive, dynamic, forward thinking and challenging.

Members include people new to permaculture and some of the most experienced sustainability practitioners in Britain. We're a lively bunch that is engaged in a huge number of local projects, many with national significance.

We welcome new applications for membership and invite new members to see how they can get involved in the organisations work, either locally or nationally.

The Association provides a wide range of member benefits and services, and can also help you to donate money and other support to projects in Britain and around the world.

Membership benefits

• Member's pack – a collection of articles, newsletters, frequently asked questions, details of services and how to get involved is sent to all new members.
• Permaculture Works – members receive our quarterly newsletter, and the monthly e-bulletin
• Discounts - on Association events, books and green services.
• Affinity promotions – your purchases can benefit the charity
• Networking - contacts in Britain and around the world. You can request lists of members in your area at any time.
• Regional and national events – find out first about conferences, courses and events, including the very popular bi-annual Permaculture Convergence.
• Promotion - publicity for your projects, courses and events.
• Diploma - design course graduates can work towards the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design.
• Designer's Register - as a member you can apply to be added to the listing of teachers and designers.
• Project's network - helps groups and projects to attract funds and makes it easier to exchange skills and resources. Projects can now apply to join the LAND demonstration network.
• Join working groups – for example the research working group has formed to investigate, document and disseminate permaculture theory and practice.
• Group members - get extra newsletters and can apply to work on behalf of the Association.
• Telephone helpline - help with your enquiries. We can recommend places to visit, books to read and connect you to others who can help you if we can't.

Benefits to others

As well as getting a good range of excellent value services, joining the Association means that you are helping us to help others and supporting the network. Our enquiry service is used by thousands of people each year, and we provide a wide range of information that really makes a difference - connecting people, ideas and resources.

Our international coordinator provides assistence to people across the world, often to people that are isolated, with little support and facing huge challenges.

The Association makes sure that permaculture thinking and practice is brought to the attention of policy makers and other civil society groups and organisations.

If you are already a member, thank you! If not, please join the thriving permaculture network. We welcome donations to support additional work to develop permaculture in Britain and around the world - many permaculture projects have benefited from your generosity and made a real difference to those involved.

Fees

Individual: £24

Household: £30

Group / Project: £40

Concession:£15 (State benefits, pension, student grants)

Corporate and local government: £80

Lifetime: £400

 To join, you can print off a joining form or pay online using paypal

Quotes from members...

"Excellent networking organization."

"It is one of the only organisations promoting positive change rather than campaigning against all the doom and gloom."

"A clear and lively newsletter, with interesting articles and lots of networking info."

"I have found the network is full of energetic people, with great commitment."

"Great opportunities to engage and get involved."

"The Association connects together otherwise disparate individuals and groups and gives wider sense of community."

Discounts

Quote your membership number to take advantage of these offers.

• Permanent Publications. A 5% discount is available to members of the Association on books from the Earth Repair catalogue.

• eco-logic books. A 5% discount is available to members of the Association on books from eco-logic books.

• Environmental Transport Association 10% discount for car and bike insurance for new policies. The ETA is an award-winning breakdown recovery service for motorists who care about the environment – they promote green transport in Britain and fund carbon offset projects in the developing world. All their breakdown trucks are carbon offset. They also provide one of the most comprehensive cycle insurance policies on the market and offer a FREE cycle rescue – a national breakdown service for cyclists.  (Just click through and the discount will be applied automatically)

• ACS Distance Education. Distance learning courses in Permaculture, horticulture, agriculture and much more. 5% discount for Association members. 0800 328 4723

• St. Athans Hotel.  Central London family run bed & breakfast. 10% discount to members on all standard rooms. St. Athans Hotel, 20 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RE. Email: stathans@ukonline.co.uk Bookings: 020 7837 9140 Office: 020 7837 9627

Affinities

The Phone Co-op, the UK's co-operative telephone and broadband supplier, offering phone calls, line rental and broadband. When you use their service, 6% of what you spend on calls and broadband goes to Permaculture Association. Calls are up to 15% cheaper than BT and line rental is also cheaper. You keep all the features you have with your present supplier, while helping us to raise money. For further information, please visit www.phone.coop/pca or call 0845 458 9070 ensuring that you quote Permaculture Association AF0201.

Ecotricity  'Turn electricity bills into windmills' - for every pound customers spend, Ecotricity spend another pound building wind turbines. By switching to Ecotricity you are also helping the Association without it costing you a penny.

Spirals of Abundance Ethical suppliers of handicrafts, natural fibres including organic cotton, hemp and nettle, jewellery, embroidered patches, incense, beeswax balms and eco products from Nepal. Our products make ideal Christmas gifts, or just treats for yourself. We support charities working towards sustainable development andpermaculture in Britain and the developing world. We do retail, wholesale and custom orders. Donate 5% of profits to the Permaculture Association and the Himalayan Permaculture Group

Other Services

Recycle4Charity. This is a simple scheme, free of charge, that provides a facility to collect and recycle used printer inkjets and mobile phones into a cash donation.

If you would like to offer a discount or affinity to members of the Association, please contact the office.