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About Us
Our History
The Harpur Trust was founded more than 450 years ago.
Our Governance
Meet the team who provide strategic leadership and direction to The Trust.
Our Values
Organisational values are guiding principles that help to shape culture, improve employee engagement, support decisions and actions.
Our Strategy
We have set a long term strategic goal: to invest in people’s futures.
Reports
You can find our latest Annual Report, 360 Giving information about our grantmaking and Gender Pay Gap reports here.
News
Stay in the loop with our latest News.
Inclusion
Find out how we are working to make ourselves more accessible and inclusive.
Our Policies
Our policies at The Harpur Trust.
Support for Local Borough Schools & Early Years
We aim to help more 0 to 11-year-olds from families in Bedford Borough on lower incomes to accelerate their progress in education.
Our Impact
Apply for help
Grants for Charities and Community Groups
Supporting the local community through our grants programme is a core part of what we do at The Harpur Trust.
Support for Individuals
As well as supporting organisations in Bedford Borough with support to help improve people’s lives, we also provide funding for individuals.
Event Sponsorship
We are very proud to offer sponsorship for a number of events in the borough.
Almshouses
For over 250 years, we’ve been offering safe and affordable accommodation for Bedford residents through almshouse accommodation.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
Get Involved
Support Bedford Giving
We are a founding member and host of the Bedford Giving movement.
Volunteering
You could help support local charities like the ones we fund through our Grants Programme.
Events
Find out about the events we organise and how we support other community events in the borough.
Rent Office Space
Information on renting office space at our Pilgrim Centre complex on Brickhill Drive.
Our Art Competition
Our biennial Children’s Art Competition and Exhibition is for pupils aged 4-18 from schools and colleges across the borough.
Our Schools
Discover a Harpur Trust Education
We know that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Our pre-prep school for children aged 3 months to 7 years.
Bedford Girls’ School
Our day school for girls aged 7-18 years.
Bedford Modern School
Our co-educational day school for children aged 7-18.
Bedford School
Our boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18 years.
Paying Fees
Discover the different options for making fee payments and find out how to contact us.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
HEART Academies Trust
Find out about the schools which we sponsor as part of the HEART Academies Trust.
Work For Us
Work For Us
We’re here to inspire and develop the next generation and support our borough.
Our Accreditations
We’re very proud of our achievements at The Harpur Trust in the development of our people.
Parent Information
Paying Fees
Discover the different options for making fee payments and find out how to contact us.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
About Us
Our History
The Harpur Trust was founded more than 450 years ago.
Our Governance
Meet the team who provide strategic leadership and direction to The Trust.
Our Values
Organisational values are guiding principles that help to shape culture, improve employee engagement, support decisions and actions.
Our Strategy
We have set a long term strategic goal: to invest in people’s futures.
Reports
You can find our latest Annual Report, 360 Giving information about our grantmaking and Gender Pay Gap reports here.
News
Stay in the loop with our latest News.
Inclusion
Find out how we are working to make ourselves more accessible and inclusive.
Our Policies
Our policies at The Harpur Trust.
Support for Local Borough Schools & Early Years
We aim to help more 0 to 11-year-olds from families in Bedford Borough on lower incomes to accelerate their progress in education.
Our Impact
Apply for help
Grants for Charities and Community Groups
Supporting the local community through our grants programme is a core part of what we do at The Harpur Trust.
Support for Individuals
As well as supporting organisations in Bedford Borough with support to help improve people’s lives, we also provide funding for individuals.
Event Sponsorship
We are very proud to offer sponsorship for a number of events in the borough.
Almshouses
For over 250 years, we’ve been offering safe and affordable accommodation for Bedford residents through almshouse accommodation.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
Get Involved
Support Bedford Giving
We are a founding member and host of the Bedford Giving movement.
Volunteering
You could help support local charities like the ones we fund through our Grants Programme.
Events
Find out about the events we organise and how we support other community events in the borough.
Rent Office Space
Information on renting office space at our Pilgrim Centre complex on Brickhill Drive.
Our Art Competition
Our biennial Children’s Art Competition and Exhibition is for pupils aged 4-18 from schools and colleges across the borough.
Our Schools
Discover a Harpur Trust Education
We know that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision.
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Our pre-prep school for children aged 3 months to 7 years.
Bedford Girls’ School
Our day school for girls aged 7-18 years.
Bedford Modern School
Our co-educational day school for children aged 7-18.
Bedford School
Our boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18 years.
Paying Fees
Discover the different options for making fee payments and find out how to contact us.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
HEART Academies Trust
Find out about the schools which we sponsor as part of the HEART Academies Trust.
Work For Us
Work For Us
We’re here to inspire and develop the next generation and support our borough.
Our Accreditations
We’re very proud of our achievements at The Harpur Trust in the development of our people.
Parent Information
Paying Fees
Discover the different options for making fee payments and find out how to contact us.
School Bursaries
Find out about our bursary programme for talented pupils wanting to join our schools.
Contact Us
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