Lydia'S House

A Social Enterprise: Restoring Dignity, Producing Quality

Lydia’s House has been established as a Social Enterprise since August 2007 but traded as ‘Sole Trader’ business for a few years prior to that. Lydia’s House runs a showroom in central Newcastle and has developed a strong business foundation in the antiques market, selling antique furniture (most of which we have restored), our own framed restored antique textiles, a framing service, curtains and associated interior design items. Any profit made is ploughed back into the business.

The vision and extensive experience of the founder and Chief Executive, Catherine Trillo combines social aims with business skills acquired through a life time of dual experience, passion and drive. She has worked with hard to reach individuals from inner city London and rural Northumberland, for over 20 years and has developed a business model with a real customer base, plus establishing a furniture recycling project.