the harpur trust
Activities & Mission
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.
Fundraising
See where The Harpur Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£75,469,000
Latest Expenditure
£73,994,000
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 96.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £360,000
Charitable Activities £70,593,000
Other Trading £195,000
Investments £3,953,000
Other Income £368,000
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £73,090,000
Raising Funds £904,000
Governance £651,000
Grants to Institutions £1,231,188
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £75,469,000 | £73,994,000 | £73,090,000 | £228,781,000 | £15,360,000 | 1185 / 45 |
| 2023 | £68,626,000 | £67,752,000 | £67,019,000 | £214,716,000 | £12,100,000 | 1160 / 35 |
| 2022 | £60,686,000 | £60,068,000 | £59,361,000 | £209,402,000 | £10,766,000 | 1120 / 30 |
| 2021 | £55,138,000 | £54,895,000 | £54,653,000 | £216,168,000 | £11,900,000 | 1121 / 30 |
| 2020 | £53,866,000 | £55,148,000 | £54,750,000 | £183,546,000 | £10,413,000 | 1165 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
The Harpur Trust
Princeton Court
The Pilgrim Centre
Brickhill Drive
BEDFORD
MK41 7PZ
Princeton Court
The Pilgrim Centre
Brickhill Drive
BEDFORD
MK41 7PZ
Email
info@harpurtrust.org.ukWebsite
www.harpurtrust.org.ukRegistration Date
15 December 1997
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
3946586
Charity Number
1066861
Trustees
WILLIAM ANDREW JUSTIN PHILLIMORE
PROFESSOR STEPHEN MAYSON
HUGH MURRAY STEWART
RHIAN CASTELL
LINBERT SPENCER
RICHARD GEORGE RATCLIFFE
MARK TAYLOR
Richard Wilson Mr
Tanaka Chiimba
Sebastian Reger
James Edward Rolton
Amandeep Singh Rehlon
Stephen William Dance
Andrew Gregory Simon Davies
David Stewart Pye
Victoria Ann Espley
Kelly Anne Young
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- HARPUR PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLS LTD
- PILGRIMS PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- Bedford Giving