# THE HARPUR TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1066861
- **Other names:** HARPUR PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLS LTD, Bedford Giving, PILGRIMS PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 15, 1997
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1066861


## Contact

- **Address:** The Harpur Trust, Princeton Court, The Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, BEDFORD
- **Postcode:** MK41 7PZ
- **Phone:** 01234369500
- **Email:** info@harpurtrust.org.uk
- **Website:** www.harpurtrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION 2. THE RELIEF OF PERSONS RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS; AND 3 THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR INHABITANTS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS FOR LIFE; PROVIDED THAT IN CARRYING OUT THE OBJECT AT ARTICLE 4.3 ABOVE, THE CHARITY MUST GIVE PREFERENCE TO THOSE INHABITANTS WHO ARE YOUNG OR IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS.

**Activities:** A local foundation that uses the legacy of Sir William Harpur, the founder in 1566, to benefit the inhabitants of the Borough of Bedford through the promotion of education; the relief of poverty, sickness and distress; and the provision of recreational facilities with a social welfare purpose.

**Area of benefit:** TOWN OF BEDFORD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Bedford



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £72951000 | £72827000 | £231781000 | 1134 |
| June 30, 2024 | £75469000 | £73994000 | £228781000 | 1185 |
| June 30, 2023 | £68626000 | £67752000 | £214716000 | 1160 |
| June 30, 2022 | £60686000 | £60068000 | £209402000 | 1120 |
| June 30, 2021 | £55138000 | £54895000 | £216168000 | 1121 |



## Trustees

- **RHIAN CASTELL** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 23, 2014
- Amandeep Singh Rehlon — appointed April 25, 2024
- Andrew Gregory Simon Davies — appointed July 10, 2024
- David Stewart Pye — appointed July 10, 2024
- HUGH MURRAY STEWART — appointed July 20, 2012
- James Edward Rolton — appointed April 25, 2024
- Kelly Anne Young — appointed July 10, 2024
- LINBERT SPENCER — appointed May 7, 2014
- MARK TAYLOR — appointed Jan. 21, 2016
- PROFESSOR STEPHEN MAYSON — appointed July 20, 2012
- RICHARD GEORGE RATCLIFFE — appointed Sept. 24, 2015
- Richard Wilson — appointed Sept. 22, 2022
- Sebastian Reger — appointed April 25, 2024
- Stephen William Dance — appointed July 10, 2024
- Tanaka Chiimba — appointed April 25, 2024
- Victoria Ann Espley — appointed July 10, 2024
- WILLIAM ANDREW JUSTIN PHILLIMORE — appointed July 20, 2012