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Admin History:

The Hull Church Institute was founded in 1845 and used premises in Osborne Street before moving to Albion Street. The building on Albion Street was originally built as a house for the eminent physician Sir James Alderson M.D. and was bought by the Institute for £1,418. A reading room with an extensive library was later added, and rooms were set aside for science, art and games. About 1,380 members used the facilities, and in the winter months lectures were popular. There were also successful clubs for billiards, swimming, cricket and gymnastics connected with the Institute.

The Institute closed in 1969 after the building became financially unviable and was eventually sold off in 1974. After the institute closed, the Hull Church Institute Charitable Trust was established in 1971. This was for furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Rural Deanery of Kingston-Upon-Hull, through the administration of grants to individuals or organisations.

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Includes:- Trustees Minutes, declarations by first managing trustees, revenue accounts and other financial records and grant applications