THE HARPUR TRUST

1. THE HARPUR TRUST 2012-05-25 → present
2. THE BEDFORD CHARITY (THE HARPUR TRUST) 2012-03-29 → 2012-05-25
3. HARPUR PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLS LTD 2012-03-29 → 2012-03-29
4. THE BEDFORD CHARITY (THE HARPUR TRUST) 2011-12-02 → 2012-03-29
5. HARPUR PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLS LTD 1997-11-27 → 2011-12-02

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102

Reporting scope

Consolidated group

Auditor

Moore Kingston Smith LLP

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”

Group structure

1. THE HARPUR TRUST · parent
   1. Bedford School Enterprises Limited 100% · generates revenue from the trading activities of Bedford School

Significant events

• “This year has brought significant challenges, particularly with the introduction of VAT on school fees and other legislative changes.”
• “Our recent governance review led to the departure of Trustees who had made a huge contribution over many years, and we welcomed nine new colleagues with a rich diversity of backgrounds, experience and skills, positioning us strongly for the future.”
• “Bedford Giving had a stand-out year. The Career Mentoring programme grew rapidly, the first Youth Panel was launched giving young people a voice in funding decisions, and programmes focusing on young people's mental health, affordable activities and life skills were developed.”
• “Our RAAC building works are nearing completion and the exciting improvements in fresh facilities, spaces and learning environments are being felt by our vibrant community of staff and students.”
• “Following the introduction of VAT on school fees from January 2025, the Trust took steps to ensure that the impact of this legislation change was managed responsibly. This included considering the net impact on school fees and the impact on our families, including those on bursary awards, and the operational costs of the schools.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

4

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

0

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  -3.6%

  £66,666,000 → £64,272,000

• Cash

  -18.8%

  £22,066,000 → £17,915,000

• Net assets

  +1.3%

  £228,781,000 → £231,781,000

• Employees

  -4.3%

  1,185 → 1,134

• Profit before tax

  -91.6%

  £1,475,000 → £124,000

• Wages

  +2.9%

  £35,451,000 → £36,490,000

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers