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Mount Everest FoundationPatron: H.R.H. The Duke Of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T. Founded after the successful ascent of Everest in 1953, and initially financed from the surplus funds and subsequent royalties of the 1953 expedition, the Mount Everest Foundation exists to encourage and support the exploration of the mountain regions of the world. The Foundation is run by a Committee of Management appointed by the Alpine Club and the Royal Geographical Society: all the members are unpaid. Since its inception the Foundation has dispensed over £670,000 in grants. The majority of grants go to small expeditions organised by adventurous young men and women, but the Foundation has also supported expeditions to the earth's highest peaks, fine examples of which were the first ascents of Kangchenjunga, Nuptse, Annapurna South Face, The Ogre, Kongur, Spantik and a new Kangshung Face route on Everest. In 45 years over 1200 expeditions have been helped. Approval by the MEF, even without a grant, is often highly valued by an expedition seeking sponsorship. In recent years expeditions have followed the trend towards the difficult ascents of new routes on high peaks, often without supplementary oxygen and in small "alpine style" teams. Outstanding examples have been the routes on Jannu, Broad Peak, Kangchenjunga and Dhaulagiri. There have also been many expeditions devoted principally to scientific and exploration work. Notable among these were the RGS Mulu (Sarawak) Expedition, the RGS International Karakoram Project, and high altitude physiological studies during the first ascent of Kongur (Xinjiang). The Foundation also initiated the publication of the Map and Gazetteer of the Mountains of Central Asia. The MEF encourages the protection of mountains, their peoples, culture, fauna and flora - and requires teams to follow strict environmental policies. The Foundation's aims are to support expeditions for the exploration of the mountain regions of the world, and to encourage education and research about them. Donations and bequests to further these aims will be gratefully acknowledged. Applying for Support or ApprovalFirst, please note the MEF only supports British and New Zealand expeditions. Any expedition wishing to apply for MEF support should first of all write to the Hon. Secretary giving details of the intended objective and requesting an Application for Grant form. This form is also the basis on which grants from the British Mountaineering Council and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland are allocated. Since 1991 the Foundation has also awarded the Alison Chadwick Memorial Grant to deserving female climbers or expeditions applying for MEF support. The main obligation of an expedition accepting support is to provide a Summary Report and an account of expenses within six weeks of completion, and a Final Report as soon as possible afterwards. Failure to observe this simple requirement may result in a leader being refused future support. The Screening Committee only meets to consider applications twice a year - in November and March - and the closing dates for receipt of completed forms are 31 August and 31 December respectively. These dates are strictly observed. The Hon. Secretary is: W H Ruthven, 1 Sarabeth Drive, Tunley, Bath, BA2 0EA (Tel: 01761 472998 email: bill.ruthven@btinternet.com) © 2001 Mount Everest Foundation
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