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…

03 Aug 2020

The Running Bee Foundation announces an Active, Healthy and Happy partnership with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity

The City of Salford 10K has been renamed Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Salford 10K, in a unique partnership with The Running Bee Foundation. Due to the adverse effects of Covid-19,…

29 Jul 2020

Daddies Escape & #72for72

Running isn’t just a popular sport of a great pastime; It also has the power to change lives for the better in a number of ways. One group of people…

14 Jul 2020

Virtual is on the rise @ The Running Bee!

You may Bee aware that recently the Running Bee Foundation hosted our very first Virtual event - the Virtual Tour of Tameside! This offered experienced runners and new runners alike the chance…

06 Jul 2020

Runner’s Story – Anna Berry

SPAR City of Preston 10K 2020 runner Anna Berry shares her story with The Running Bee Foundation and tell us why understanding the effects of childhood obesity should start from…