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Default search a column for last instance of text

hi, trying to find way to locate text "up" from current position. not sure
which function / how to use. have been looking at: MATCH, LOOKUP.. thanks

example have for find last number in a column is:
=P54=LOOKUP(9.99999999999999E+307,P$24:P$59)
 
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