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Support for
Individuals

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

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 through the following programmes:

There are alternative possible sources of funding which help people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help.

 

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Our History

SIR WILLIAM HARPUR’S VISION

The Harpur Trust was founded over 450 years ago by Sir William Harpur, a local man born to humble beginnings who made his fortune as a merchant tailor and became Lord Mayor of London in 1561.

Today our activities are still inspired by Sir William Harpur’s vision. He understood the value of education, and he saw what needed to be addressed to support the people in his hometown of Bedford.

 

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Featured News

09 Apr 2025

The Harpur Trust welcomes Universal Studios, the new largest non-state employer in Bedford

04 Apr 2025

Teachers from across Bedford Borough explored what makes a quality Early Years environment

13 Mar 2025

Applications open for university bursaries to help local students afford to study a degree