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.

Rise in COVID cases puts SPAR City Of Preston 10K on pause

Preston City Council have informed The Running Bee Foundation that the SPAR City of Preston 10K will not be allowed to go ahead on October 25th 2020. A new date of March 28th…

28 Sep 2020

The Running Bee launches virtual event in support of The HideOut Youth Zone

The Running Bee Foundation has teamed up with new Gorton-based youth charity, The HideOut Youth Zone for a month-long virtual racing event. Going live on Monday 5th October, the 4-week…

14 Sep 2020

5 Reasons to Run the We Love Our NHS Manchester 10K!

The We Love Our NHS Manchester 10K is fast approaching! And with it comes the opportunity to reflect on not just all the great health benefits running events like ours can bring, but also the wonderful effects these events can have for others. With this in mind, here are our 5 reasons to run the We Love Our…

07 Sep 2020

PAR Group supports health and wellbeing foundation for the third year running!

One of the UK's leading manufacturers of plastic, rubber and insulation products has returned once again to become an Official Partner to the Running Bee Foundation’s SPAR City of Preston 10K. …