Make a meaningful impact on the mountains you love by contributing to our preservation efforts.
We have multiple options available to suit your preference.
The Mountain Heritage Trust is based at the Blencathra Centre, near Threlkeld, between Keswick and Penrith, Cumbria.
Account name: Mountain Heritage Trust
Bank name: Unity Trust Bank
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20495831
Please add a reference using your surname followed by MHT, e.g. Smith MHT
Please make cheques payable to Mountain Heritage Trust and post to:
Mountain Heritage Trust
Blencathra Field Centre
Threlkeld
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4SG
If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your gift can be increased by 25% under the gift aid scheme at no extra cost to you or us. Please complete the Gift Aid form by clicking here and return it to the Mountain Heritage Trust.
Britain's Mountaineering Legacy
Britain has a rich mountaineering history, with MHT holding a crucial part of this significant heritage.
Diverse Collections
The Trust houses collections from rock-climbing growth in the 20th century to climbing wall developments.
Preservation and Growth
MHT actively curates and showcases this heritage and targets specific collections to grow its archive.
Employ Professionals
Donations fund a full-time archivist to manage and catalog the collections.
Expansion Plans
Future aspirations include employing more staff to expand cataloging as the archive grows.
Training Initiatives:
Donations also train both staff and volunteers, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Volunteer at MHT
MHT welcomes those who can work alongside the archivist at the office.
Promote Nationwide
Volunteers are needed to spread awareness of MHT's work at events, especially among climbers.
Engage at Climbing Venues
Advocacy at climbing walls and through clubs is vital for MHT's reach and influence.
As a dedicated team, we are committed to safeguarding the stories, traditions, and legacies woven into these rugged landscapes.
Your journeys, your epics, and your closest partnerships matter: we need your help to preserve them. For the latest news, projects and how to get involved, join our mailing list:
