The Bottesford Institute was established by Duke of Rutland on the 08th August 1922, when he transferred the Belvoir Coffee House on Market Street to Trustees "as a club, reading room, library or institute for the use of all persons residing in the Parish of Bottesford".

In 1988, in conjunction with the Duke of Rutland and the Charity Commission it was decided that Bottesford Parish Council would be appointed as the new Trustees of The Bottesford Institute.

Under the terms of the Trust Deed dated 08^th August 1922 as varied by scheme of 16^th March 1988 as approved by the Charity Commission on 28th November 1989, the charitable objects changed so that the Charity's income would be applied "for public charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Bottesford".

To view The Charity Commission information on The Bottesford Institute, including financial history, accounts and governance, please visit;

The Bottesford Institute's 'mission statement' is to support and promote such charitable purposes of benefit to the inhabitants of the Parish of Bottesford, including the provision of support that:

• Advances education
• Helps skills development
• Promotes social inclusion
• Improves recreation and/or sports facilities
• Improves and/or protects the environment
• Enhancing the quality of village life

Promotes the Parish of Bottesford in a positive way.

To submit an application for financial assistance from the Bottesford Institute please use the following documents;

To view agendas and minutes for recent meetings please visit;