THE MONTIREX FOUNDATION
Sport, a powerful force for good. A catalyst for change.
We know first-hand how powerful sport can be in creating positive change. That’s why it’s central to our Foundation. Through our grant offering, we want to improve access and equity in sport, bring communities together, and support mental and physical wellbeing for everyone.
In 2026, our funding will support charities and CICs making impactful change across Liverpool.
“We firmly believe sport can be a powerful force for good, furthering opportunity, wellbeing and belonging. By supporting people and communities, we aim to create impact that lasts.”– Montirex
OUR STORY
The Montirex Foundation is powered by Montirex, a Liverpool born sportswear brand built on innovation and community. Co-founded by two friends with no experience but a lot of determination, they're a company that understand what it means to put in the work to see the success.
"Everyone deserves the chance to play, grow, and thrive. Through sport, our Foundation is committed to levelling the field and supporting wellbeing, creating stronger minds and positive futures." - Montirex
OUR TRUSTEES
“As a brand built from the ground up, we’re glad to have the chance to give back to the community that helped us grow. The Montirex Foundation is here to make a positive impact on communities, and share experiences that people may not have without it.”
"When we started the brand, we knew that we wanted to make a big impact with it. The Montirex Foundation gives us the chance to do that whilst giving charities and CICs the tools and resources to continue making important change."
“I’m extremely proud to be a Trustee of the Montirex Foundation and be part of the impactful work we’re doing with it. Through the Foundation, we’re able to help charities and CICs continue to provide opportunities to underrepresented groups and do the important work they do every day.”
“It is great to become a Trustee of a Foundation that is looking to put back into the Liverpool City Region in the first instance, and, in particular, focus on using sport as a means of people’s development as well as supporting mental health-based initiatives.”
APPLY
The Montirex Foundation holds three funding rounds per year: February, May and October.
Funding is offered to charities and CICs. In 2026, we will be delivering change in Liverpool through various ways of funding:
Project-based funding
Grants to help charities and CICs deliver projects and programmes which align with the vision and values of the Montirex Foundation.
Unrestricted grants
Operational funding to support the day-to-day running costs and core infrastructure of charities and CICs to ensure they can keep delivering the incredible impact they do daily.
Grant Programme:
This programme aims to strengthen young people’s mental health through sport.
- Enhancing mental health for young people, aged between 7-30, through sports initiatives.
- Particular focus on male mental health.
- We seek to fund innovative organisations and programmes. Both future proofing and intervention measures.
- The Montirex Foundation will look to fund in equal measure, adult and youth causes.
- Funding is offered to both UK charities and CICs in both unrestricted and project based formats
- Applicants can request unrestricted funding to support their organisations generally or funding for projects/campaigns.
- Awards of up to £25,000 available.
- Impact must support beneficiaries in Liverpool.
- Successful applicants will have to be established pre-2021.
We accept applications to our GameChangers programme within our May funding round.
Grant Programme:
This programme offers support for sporting pathways and grassroots organisations to improve access and equity in sport, build community, and enhance wellbeing.
Grant focus:
- We seek to fund projects that offer access to and opportunity through sport to underrepresented, underprivileged, vulnerable young people and/or adults.
- Project grants of £5,000-£10,000 available.
- Project or programme delivery must be in Liverpool.
- Successful applicants will be a Charity or a CIC.
- Applicants must have a turnover of less than £1.5m and unrestricted reserves under 30% of their income total. Successful applicants will have established pre-2021.
We accept applications to our Level the field programme within our February and October funding rounds.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All successful applicants are required to submit a grant report post award. The application forms for the current open grant programme are available here.
Application Submission Deadlines
2026 Funding Schedule
| Funding Round | Programme | Opening date | Closing date | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | GameChangers | 01.05.26 | 31.08.26 | 31.10.26 |
2027 Funding Schedule
| Funding Round | Programme | Opening date | Closing date | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | Level The Field | 01.10.26 | 01.12.26 | 28.02.27 |
| May | Level The Field | 01.01.27 | 31.03.27 | 31.05.27 |
| October | GameChangers | 01.05.27 | 31.08.27 | 31.10.27 |
NEED HELP?
For questions regarding funding applications, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, or Foundation programmes, please contact:
ALEXANDRA TALIADOROS
alexandra.taliadoros@montirex.com