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 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.The Permaculture Association organises a biennial national gathering of members, known as a convergence.