Lupton is a charity that offers a place of hope for the individuals and communities it serves
Run by the community, for the community
Welcome to Lupton
The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House – an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver a space for the whole community; enabling local people, groups, charities, arts and environmental projects to grow, develop and learn within a magical setting in the heart of Torbay.
Lupton House is a Grade II* building set in beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Brixham. To the south of the main house there is a formal Italianate Garden also listed. A private residence for several generations Lupton House is dedicated to the regeneration of the local community and its historical site. Lupton Trust leads various highly successful volunteer run projects and was awarded the Big Society government award in 2013.
Lupton Trust awarded The Big Society Award by David Cameron
The Prime Minister said:
I am incredibly impressed by what this group has achieved.
The Lupton Trust has inspired and empowered people, providing work experience for people suffering from mental illness, for disabled people, and for those looking for employment. It has built people’s confidence in their abilities and helped them to forge new social and business partnerships.
The project has brought together a community that will leave a powerful and lasting legacy for future generations – it is an excellent example of the Big Society in action.
The Venue
The building is maintained primarily by our extensive group of volunteers but also by payment in kind from tenants. The project is underpinned by an environmentally sustainable plan for the building and grounds which will include minimising the environmental impact of the organisation and those using its facilities.
A fire early this century added to the deterioration of the building. Lupton House is now being restored to an elegant and luxurious venue and is open for weddings, concerts, family celebrations, public events and workshops to the benefit of all.
