Jointly administered by members of the Alpine Club and the Royal Geographical Society, the MEF has provided support to some of the most significant mountaineering and scientific expeditions of the last century.
Our focus remains on supporting those expeditions that endeavour to reach previously unclimbed peaks, unexplored regions and gather new knowledge - whether geographic or scientific. To find out if your expedition qualifies for MEF funding, please take a look at our Who We Fund section.
In partnership with the Alpine Club, the Mount Everest Foundation has contributed towards the production of a new documentary film which re-examines t...
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At its management meeting on 26 March 2026, the Mount Everest Foundation agreed to provide funding for a further three-year cycle of the Young Alpinis...
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Tom Livingstone and Aleš Česen's first ascent of the west ridge of Gasherbrum III (7952m), enabled with the support of an MEF grant, has been recognis...
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