About the Running Bee Foundation

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

We 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

Jan Collins Running Bee Foundation Chair of Trustees

Claire Dyson Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Chris Bird Running Bee Foundation Trustee

Emma Marsh 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 >

All Grant Applications are subject to review against our criteria to support health and wellbeing initiatives in the North West.
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 who will then redistribute funds to health and wellbeing causes in YOUR community.
What events do the Running Bee Foundation organise?

There are a range of running events you can join us for throughout the year and we undertake many other activation activities in the community during the year.

Take a look out our current 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 our parent company, tour operator Sports Tours International, the founder and supporter of the Foundation.

ALL the profits from The Running Bee Foundation’s events are invested back into the communities where those events take place. The Running Bee Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents and to help tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. It does 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.

Hundreds run in the SPAR City of Preston 10K

Hundreds of runners attended the SPAR City of Preston 10K on Sunday 25th September. The popular race event delivered by The Running Bee Foundation and sponsored by SPAR welcomed runners,…

12 Sep 2022

We had a great time at Heaton Park hosting our We Love Our NHS Manchester 10K on Sunday 4th September 2022.

Runners loved the course and more importantly the fantastic T-shirt and medal to celebrate their achievements. Heaton Park covers an area of over 600 acres and includes the grounds…

16 Aug 2022

Hundreds of runners gathered in Accrington yesterday to take part in the Ron Hill Accrington 10k, celebrating the life of the Olympic legend.

The race, which is now part of The Running Bee Foundation’s impressive event portfolio, saw runners from near and far travel to take on a beautiful 10k route within Ron’s…

09 Aug 2022

Morecambe Runners supporting Ron Hill’s Legacy

Morecambe Community Runners are a welcoming group who look to improve people’s lives through exercise, and soon they will be joining forces with The Running Bee Foundation. Taking on the…