James Brownhill was an avid climber and mountaineer who tragically died in an accident on the Frendo Spur in Chamonix. Following his death, members of his family established the fund in order to encourage and foster a higher level of safety, good practice and sustainability amongst young climbers and mountaineers.
Every year, the fund subsidises eight dedicated places on a Plas y Brenin Scottish Winter Mountaineering course.