Our People

At the heart of Brighton Permaculture Trust is a growing network of people rooted in care — tending to the land, each other, and the future we’re creating together.

Trustees

Tony Sharp

Tony Sharp

Trustee I began my career in mental health services, leading groups at Stanmer Park in growing organic food. I worked in the charity sector and the NHS for 35 years, until retiring. My last job as Director of Planning and Development for an NHS Trust involved leading...

Douglas Kidd

Douglas Kidd

Trustee I completed my Permaculture Design Certificate with Robyn Francis in Australia in 1995 and have maintained a deep interest ever since. I have used permaculture principles in my work as an educator in the UK, Hong Kong, China and the Netherlands. I have...

Maria Esperanza Sanchez

Maria Esperanza Sanchez

Trustee Living the permaculture ethics and inspiring others to embrace them is very close to my heart. That's why I became a trustee of Brighton Permaculture Trust. I completed the Permaculture Design Certificate in 2012. It was a life-changing experience. That...

Caroline Schofield

Caroline Schofield

Trustee Following the completion of the inspiring Permaculture Design Course with Brighton Permaculture Trust in 2006, I embraced Permaculture in my life and committed to staying engaged with the Trust. I went on to co-organise events with the Trust: Apple Day, Green...

Planting trees at Craven Vale

Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Whether you’re interested in environmental initiatives, community engagement, or skill-building, we welcome your involvement. Take an active part contributing your skills and passion to drive positive change by volunteering with us.