About the Running Bee Foundation

Through The Running Bee Foundation events we will champion health and wellbeing initiatives, promote the benefits of an active lifestyle and help in the fight to reduce childhood obesity.

We will make funding accessible to all parts of the communities we serve with no restriction on age, financial status, religion or gender.

Together we can #BeeActiveBeeHealthyBeeHappy

Carl Austin-Behan OBE, DL Running Bee Foundation Chair of Trustees

Claire Dyson Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Chris Bird Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Karen Platt Running Bee Foundation Trustee

How do I apply for a Running Bee grant?

To apply for a Running Bee Grant, simply fill out our form and send it to the team. You can enquire about a Running Bee Foundation Grant here >
How can I donate to the Running Bee Foundation?

To show your support for the Running Bee Foundation, you can donate by our secure payment system here > All of your donations will go directly to the Running Bee Foundation.
What events do the Running Bee Foundation organise?

There are a range of running events you can join us for throughout the year. Take a look out our event calendar here >
Where did it all start?

The Running Bee Foundation has been set up in memory of a true Salfordian, Mo Done, who supported many Manchester charities and played an integral part in the development of tour operator Sports Tours International, the founder and supporter of the Foundation.

Starting from 2019, ALL the profits from Sports Tours International’s UK running events will go to The Running Bee Foundation to be invested back into the communities where these events take place. The Running Bee Foundation aims to improve the health and well-being of local residents and to help tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. It will do this by making grants available to community groups and local charities in the towns and cities where our events take place.So get involved, enter our races and help those charities and good causes in YOUR area.

The Running Bee Foundation named ‘Charity of the Year 2021’ by the Educate North Awards

The Running Bee Foundation is proud to announce that they have been chosen as the ‘Official Charity Partner’ for this year’s Educate North Awards, with the prestigious event taking place…

26 Feb 2021

New date of SPAR City of Preston 10K 2021

The Running Bee Foundation has postponed the SPAR City of Preston 10K which was due to take place on Sunday 28th March – it will now be held on Sunday…

22 Feb 2021

Fluid Branding runs up the cash for The Running Bee Foundation

The Running Bee Foundation wants to say a huge thank-you to Fluid Branding, who have raised an amazing £990 - which will enable them to further support health and wellbeing…

11 Feb 2021

Denton Park Social Bowling – Grant Story

Denton Park Social Bowling Club received a grant of £500. We caught up with Tony Moran, Club Secretary to see how the grant funding has helped them "The Generous Grant…