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

Jan Collins 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 Girls’ Network – Grant Story

The Girls' Network received a grant from The Running Bee Foundation in May 2021. We spoke with Nina Gopal who is Head of Fundraising to see how the grant funding…

12 May 2021

HideOut Youth Zone – Grant Story

HideOut Youth Zone received a grant of £100 in May 2021 from The Running Bee Foundation. We caught up with Richard Driffield who is Head of Development to find out…

29 Apr 2021

Our Physiotherapy Partner Harris & Ross share training advice for taking on our Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

The 3 peaks is a unique challenge involving 24 miles and over 1500m of total elevation. Here we have compiled a quick guide of advice on how to enjoy this…

22 Apr 2021

It’s Back! The Full Tour of Tameside Thursday 29th July – Sunday 1st August 2021

It’s back! “Get going, get up and walk if you have to, but finish the damn race!” Dr Ron Hill MBE, Founder of the Tour of Tameside, and Ambassador of…