Ruperra Conservation Trust was formed in 1996 with the aim of raising money to purchase and conserve Ruperra Castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade II* Listed Building, ruined by fire in 1941.

Although funding was received from Cadw and the Architectural Heritage Fund for a feasibility study in 1997, the Castle, its outbuildings and 17 acres surrounding it were sold to a private owner in 1998.

Registered Charity No. 1054796

Two years later, the Trust was able to purchase Coed Craig Ruperra, a 150 acre woodland to the north of the castle and once part of the Ruperra estate, with funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Countryside Council for Wales, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Cadw and many other trusts and private donors.

Information on funding is also listed on interpretation boards on site.

Registered in Cardiff No. 318695