PermOrganics is a Permaculture project, which is based on a five acre smallholding in Northamptonshire. We operate a Community Supported Farming scheme, producing organically grown vegetables, herbs and fruit. We also supply our local farm shop and several restaurants.

We run on a mostly voluntary basis, with a few members of the core team working full time on site.

Please see the volunteering page for more information on how you can get involved.

We provide a beautiful environment for educational workshops, courses and events, and a place for people to come and learn through volunteering various land based skills.

It is our aim to make learning and good food accessible for everyone in the community and to demonstrate just what you can achieve with very little cash input.

We are available to give talks or teach courses in schools, community groups etc. We are also available for consultancy on permaculture or organic growing.

'Permaculture is about creating sustainable human habitats
by following natures patterns'

If you think that you need to have a large plot of land to be able to 'do' permaculture, then think again. You don't even need to have a garden, a window sill will be a great place to start. Permaculture is based on common sense and logic, and EVERYONE can live a permaculture lifestyle, whatever their situation or budget.

Another phrase we like, that describes permaculture is

'Permaculture - revolution disguised as organic gardening'

The Team

Chrissy Mitchell - Permaculturist, Grower and Administrator

Zarnia Whitcher - Grower, Farm shop manager

Sue Hunter - Part time grower

The name of the group is PermOrganics- sustainable living project

Mission Statement

PermOrganics- sustainable living project is for anyone with an interest in permaculture and local food

The group is also for those who are genuinely seeking guidance and advice on living more sustainable lives

The aims of the group are as follows:

• To produce and distribute fruit, vegetables and herbs in the local area
• To hold events for the community
• To teach and make accessable courses in various land based skills
• To work with local schools and community groups
• To help create a network of local and national support
• To create a safe outdoor space that can be used by the community
• To raise awareness of Permaculture in the UK

Management

PermOrganics- sustainable living project is a non-profit making group and all monies raised within the group will be used solely for the group's benefit or donated to worthy causes if the group wishes.

Any monies made are to be for the benefit of current PermOrganics- sustainable living project members

A designated Treasurer will keep a set of accounts of all money transactions, which will be open to all current members.

Decision making

Day to day decisions will be made by the core group
Decisions on membership applications will be made by the core group

Any major decision to be made concerning the running of the group will be voted on by the members. The result of this vote will then be taken into consideration by the core group.

Membership

There is a yearly membership fee of £24, this entitles members to use of the site, quarterly e-newsletters and a discount on courses.

Applicants wishing to join the core group must submit a basic business plan for their enterprise and commit to work at least 5 hours a week for the group.

New members of the core group must complete a 3 month trial period, if during this time the correct commitment has not been shown the member will not be accepted into the core group.

Members can leave by providing a written request that their name be removed from the membership list.

Members are encouraged where possible to attend regular open meetings.

Closing Down

Should the group be dissolved all members will be notified. Any monies held will be donated to a worthy cause. This cause will be chosen by the group at the time of closing down.


Group Rules

1. The ethics of Permaculture, Earth care, People care and Fair shares will be held to at all times.

2. Members will respect the views of others members.

3. The group is not to be used for the organisation of any unlawful activites

4. Membership of the group is subject to the criteria laid out in the group's constitution.