Lyn Community Development Trust provides support to local groups and projects within the Lyn Community and surrounding areas and also manages community buildings that are under our remit

Our Aims

Community Development

Empowering residents through social projects that support local initatives and provide volunteer growth opportunities across Lynton and Lynmouth.

Support the Environment

Supporting initiatives like the Lyn Community Orchard. Managing and maintaining Middleham gardens. Helping to secure a sustainable, green future for our coastal parishes.

Affordable Housing

Working to explore the options to establish a social housing project for the area.

Property Management

Managing the Market Hall for the benefit of the community

Our Trustees

Kate Holland
(Chair)

David York

John Andrews

Jo Backhouse

Left Manchester City Council after many happy years to run our own business in Lynton

Retired Oil & Gas Project Director. Full-time Lynton Resident

Retired Accountant & Business Consultant. Living the dream in Lynton since 2018

Jo came to Lynton in 1986 on a day trip and never left

Join Us

Lyn Community Development Trust is built on the strength of our volunteers. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our aims and objectives.