Welcome to PERMA local
Every rural community has a tractor that sits idle half the year, a shed full of tools that gather dust, and a wealth of knowledge locked away in the minds of its people. PERMA local brings it all together.
Why PERMA local?
Rural life has always been collaborative at its core — barn raisings, harvest shares, neighbour helping neighbour. PERMA local takes that tradition online, making it easy to see what your community has to offer and what it needs. No more driving to the city to rent a tool your neighbour already owns. No more reinventing the wheel when someone down the road has already solved the same problem.
How it works
1. Share Tools & Equipment
List your tractor, post-hole digger, chainsaw, or pressure washer. Browse what others have nearby. Borrow instead of buy — save money and reduce waste. Everything from farm machinery to kitchen appliances can find a second life in someone else's hands.
2. Community Groups
Create or join groups around your village, valley, or interest — from community gardens to tool co-ops, from seed swaps to repair cafes. Each group has its own board to organise projects, share updates, and coordinate meet-ups.
3. Skill Swaps & Knowledge Exchange
Know how to fix a small engine? Prune an apple tree? Build a dry-stone wall? Post what you can teach. Need someone who can weld, plumb, or diagnose a sick chicken? Ask the community. Every skill shared makes the whole community more resilient.
4. Local Events & Coordination
Organise work bees, skill-sharing workshops, harvest days, or community meals. Coordinate who brings what, track attendance, and keep everyone in the loop with push notifications.
Together we have more
PERMA local is the digital village green — a place to share what you have, find what you need, and build a stronger community together.