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 Running Bee Foundation Grant Stories: The Big Help Project

Throughout the pandemic, The Running Bee Foundation has been working tirelessly to ensure, when the world fully opens up again, our running events will be back bigger and better than…

16 Jun 2021

The Running Bee Foundation Grant Story: Melissa’s Smile

Throughout the course of the coronavirus pandemic, The Running Bee Foundation has stayed true to our cause; To help people #BeeActiveBeeHealthyBeeHappy and offer support to those in need, in order…

27 May 2021

Harriet Sharpe – Yorkshire Three Peaks story

Runners from across the North West have been eagerly training and preparing ahead of The Running Bee Foundation’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, each with their own reason to get involved.…

24 May 2021

Our ambassador, Our Friend and Our Inspiration – Dr Ron Hill MBE

Dr Ron Hill MBE1938 – 2021 They say to truly understand someone, you should first walk a mile in their shoes. But for some people, a mile is not nearly…