As a trustee and treasurer, I believe that I will be able to help the association build on its solid foundation by reviewing financial systems and processes as the organisation grows, improve reporting and be able to give some hands on input (I live close to Leeds). Since leaving university, I have predominantly worked in public sector accountancy, although I have recently moved to working with small charities. My route to Permaculture has been via the Transition towns movement, but during 2008 I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the Permaculture Association office in Leeds.