The Harpur Trust

We are fortunate to be part of The Harpur Trust, one of the 200 largest charities in the UK.

The Harpur Trust owns, manages and supports the following Independent Schools - Bedford Girls’ School, Bedford School, Bedford Modern School and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory school - and co-sponsors, with Bedford College, the Bedford Academy.  We greatly benefit from collaboration with this wide body of educational establishments, enhancing both professional development and our students’ experiences.

The Harpur Trust was established using the legacy of Sir William Harpur, our founder in 1566, and aims to inspire and support people in the Borough of Bedford to improve their lives by:

• Providing and promoting education.
• Offering help and relief to anyone who is sick, in need, hardship or distress.
• Providing recreational facilities with a social welfare purpose.

Annually the Harpur Trust give over £1,900,000 in grants to local organisations and individuals to make a difference to their own lives or those of others in the local area. As a school and through our service projects we partner with many of their beneficiary organisations.

Visit the Harpur Trust Website

Registered Office Address: The Harpur Trust, Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PZ, Tel: 01234 369500.