SINCE 1566
For over 450 years The Harpur Trust has been inspiring and supporting the people of Bedford to help them improve their lives.
QUICK LINKS
Together For Bedford - bringing the whole community together in support of children and young people
Information for Harpur Trust school parents
We are part of Bedford Giving – give, get and grow a brighter future for our next generation at www.bedfordgiving.org.uk
WE UNLOCK POTENTIAL
Our aim is for everyone to have pride in our community and to realise their own potential.
We give grants to local community projects, awarding over £11 million over the past 10 years. We support, promote and provide education. We offer accommodation for Bedford's older people.
OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS
01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
£1.18M
given in grants to the local community
£2.55M
spent on means-tested bursary awards for talented pupils to attend our schools
Community support
41 state schools received support from The Trust
497 state school pupils offered uniform grants to start secondary schools
188 | Pupils received means-tested bursary awards |
75% | of Bursaries are for more than 70% of school fees |
3,714 | Pupils were educated at Harpur Trust schools |