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 supports Manchester Heroes in this year’s 10K event

The City of Manchester 10K has been renamed the We Love Our NHS Manchester 10K in honour of the Manchester NHS workers, who have worked hard to keep communities safe during the…

26 Jun 2020

3,000 children in Tameside put on their running shoes for the Dr Ron Hill 7 Mile Challenge

3000 children in Tameside have put on their running shoes and completed the Dr Ron Hill 7 mile challenge, thanks to Tameside School Sports Partnership and The Running Bee Foundation. As schools…

17 Jun 2020

Loneliness Awareness Week 2020 & Age UK

Loneliness is an issue that’s been brought more to the forefront of discussions in recent years. But perhaps even more so at this current moment thanks to the isolating nature…

12 Jun 2020

Diabetes Week 2020 – Health, Exercise & Running

While Type 1 Diabetes is not necessarily related to an inactive lifestyle, it is undeniable that Type 2 Diabetes is directly linked to your weight and level of activity. Statistically,…