SINCE 1566

For over 450 years The Harpur Trust has been inspiring and supporting the people of Bedford to help them improve their lives.

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Together For Bedford - bringing the whole community together in support of children and young people

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We are part of Bedford Giving – give, get and grow a brighter future for our next generation at www.bedfordgiving.org.uk

PART OF THE FABRIC OF THE TOWN FOR OVER 450 YEARS

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
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WHAT HAS THE HARPUR TRUST DONE FOR YOU TODAY?