Our committees
The Board of Trustees holds ultimate legal responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. Some Trustees have special roles such as Chair; however, all Trustees remain jointly responsible for the charity.
The Board has around 15 Trustees, each of which are a member of around two committees in addition to their Board role. The Trust’s committees are as follows:
- Schools Committee
- Finance Committee
- Community Committee
- Audit Committee
- Endowment Committee
- Governance Committee
- Remuneration Committee
While the Trust is a single legal entity, the Board’s role is primarily strategic. There is significant delegation, including to four School Governing Bodies, subcommittees of the Schools Committee which undertake most school governance activities on behalf of the Board. The School Governing Bodies are as follows:
- Bedford School Governing Body
- Bedford Modern School Governing Body
- Bedford Girls’ School Governing Body
- Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Governing Body
A Scheme of Delegation and Management ensures that decisions are delegated to the greatest extent possible, while facilitating strong risk management and accountability to the Board who remain legally responsible.
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“I was attracted to Harpur Trust because it operates professionally at significant scale. Since joining, my respect for the organisation and its people has only grown“
Stephen Dance , Trustee
