Abstract: A composting apparatus (1) comprising a compost heap (2) comprising compostable material. There is at least one ventilation pipe (4) and air moving means (6). The ventilation pipe (4) comprising a pipe wall (8) defining a conduit for gas. The ventilation pipe has a connection end (10) and a ventilation portion (12). The ventilation portion has a plurality of aeration holes (14) extending through the pipe wall (8). The ventilation portion (12) is located within the compost heap (2) and the connection end (10) is coupled to the air moving means (6) such that, when active, the air moving means (6) causes movement of air through the aeration holes (14). The invention also extends to a method of ventilation compost.