Montpelier Foundation Limited

Montpelier Foundation Limited is a UK-registered nonprofit organization and charitable foundation focused on addressing climate change, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development. It aims to promote a world powered by clean energy while protecting natural ecosystems and supporting communities globally.

Overview

The foundation envisions a future where bold leadership from governments, corporations, and individuals drives rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and builds resilience against poverty and climate change. It plays a philanthropic role in catalyzing such transformative efforts through strategic funding partnerships.[1][3]

History and Registration

Montpelier Foundation Limited was incorporated on 7 December 2010 and is registered as a charity under the number 1139851. It operates from London and has been active in grantmaking, program monitoring, and impact investing since scaling up its operations around 2013.[2][5]

Mission and Activities

The foundation focuses on funding partners who develop pathways to:

• Rapidly reduce carbon emissions.
• Protect and restore ecosystems.
• Help vulnerable populations build resilience against poverty and climate-related impacts.

It supports initiatives mainly in Latin America, Africa, and the UK, spanning sectors like education, youth development, and environmental protection. The foundation also makes program-related investments (PRIs) to companies aligned with its mission.[1][2][3]

Governance

The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees responsible for oversight, strategic direction, and compliance. As of recent records, the trustees include Nicholas Cournoyer (Chair) and Richard Brass. The foundation employs a small team to oversee grantmaking, project monitoring, finance, and administration.[4]

Montpelier Foundation maintains governance policies covering financial controls, risk management, safeguarding, conflicts of interest, and serious incident reporting to ensure accountability and ethical operations.[4]

Funding Approach

Montpelier Foundation collaborates with the Hampshire Foundation and other partners to identify and support innovative projects and enterprises that contribute to sustainable development and climate solutions. It combines grant funding with investment mechanisms to enhance impact and sustainability of supported initiatives.[1]

Impact

The foundation’s funded projects contribute to environmental conservation, renewable energy adoption, poverty reduction, and community development. Through rigorous monitoring and evaluation, it ensures effective use of resources and alignment with its vision of a clean, safe, and prosperous future.[1][2]

This summary reflects the foundation’s status and activities based on publicly available information as of 2025.

[1] https://montpelierfoundation.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5014941 [3] https://montpelierfoundation.org.uk/our-approach/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5014941/full-print [5] https://open.endole.co.uk/insight/company/07462731-montpelier-foundation-limited