Where one Falls, may many Rise
Empowering, inspiring, and supporting all young climbers through accessible, high-quality mountain training.
Jonathan's Legacy
In the winter of 1979, Jonathan fell from the north face of the Matterhorn. He was 27 years old.
Jonathan’s boundless enthusiasm for the outdoors led to a love of climbing that provided constant challenge, growth, and excitement. But a lack of experience and training meant that his life was tragically cut short.
Today we work to honour his legacy, by equipping young climbers with the skills and understanding they need to explore the mountains safely.
About The Trust
Adventure and Exploration: An Immersive Learning Environment
The Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust ensures young people from all walks of life, regardless of opportunity, experience the challenges and rewards of mountaineering. Through building knowledge, confidence, and ability, we train young people to safely reach their most ambitious mountaineering goals, certain that personal growth in the mountains solidifies into every other aspect of life.
Since 1979, the Trust has provided over 5,000 subsidised places on introductory training courses in North Wales, the Alps, and Scotland.
Join our Courses
Learn the essentials of hill and mountain craft in a community of experts. Pave the way to your next adventure with the confidence and skills you need to safely navigate your journey into the mountains.
Scottish Winter Mountaineering Course
The Alpine Preparation Weekend Course
Alpine Mountaineering
Course
Testimonials
Our Patrons
Sir Chris Bonington CBE
Since the Charity’s formal establishment, by Jonathan’s father, Michael Conville, and uncle, David Conville OBE, in 1986, Sir Chris Bonington has been a Patron.
As one of Britain’s most revered mountaineers, Sir Chris supports our work, and long-term vision to encourage and assist young people to train for and pursue their love of the mountains.
Andy Cave
In 2007, Andy Cave joined the Trust as our second Patron. As a cutting-edge alpinist with a wealth of alpine and high-altitude experience to his name, Andy’s thoughtful advice is invaluable to the Charity’s work.
One of Britain’s leading mountaineers, Andy also teaches, has a PhD in socio-linguistics, and is an IFMGA accredited Guide.
Make a Donation
Young climbers depend on donations from people like you to gain the skills that safe mountaineering requires. Any amount of financial support directly impacts the number of places we can provide on our courses.
“The expense of doing it without the supplements would have stopped me hiring a guide. I feel so much more confident to explore on my own.”
-Anonymous, Summer Alpine Course 2017