TREK CHALLENGE 2019

13 Apr 2019

Trek the Peaks on the 31st August for the Tim Bacon Foundation The Peak District is home to stunning scenery and more than lives up to its reputation as one of Britain's most beautiful National Parks.  Both routes start in Hope Valley - The heart of the Peak District. We have two exciting and challenging routes to choose from - 25K or 50Km.  Both routes are fully supported with experienced mountain leaders, challenge leaders, route guides and first aid.  There... Read More...

ITS A WRAP AT GUSTO NEWCASTLE

21 Nov 2018

If you are in or around Newcastle on a saturday during the countdown to Christmas then please go and support the Gusto Newcastle Team. Whilst you sit back and enjoy lunch they are promising to take some of the stress out of Christmas by wrapping your christmas purchases in exchange for a donation to the Tim Bacon Foundation. Great original idea and their support is much appreciated by the Tim Bacon Foundation. If you would like to ensure you get... Read More...

TIM BACON FOUNDATION – AWARD WINNING EVENT

16 Oct 2018

We have received Highly Commended at the Northwest Charity awards evening. The award is for the Dream the Impossible event that took place on the evening of the 21st September 2017. The event saw the restaurants of Manchester come together for a unique dining experience with the event finishing up at The Albert Hall for a glamorous after party. Dave Mansbridge Trustee at the charity said - 'This is an excellent achievement and a big thank you to everyone who... Read More...

THE TIM BACON MEMORIAL CUP

16 Aug 2018

The annual Ian Edward XI v Paul Campbell XI for the Tim Bacon Foundation Memorial Cup will take place at St Mary's Cricket Club in Harrow commencing at 2:30pm on September 5th. The annual event - which until last year regularly featured Tim's legendary sledging skills, and not so legendary cricketing skills - was named after the Bar and Restaurant impresario. This year all proceeds raised at the event which features the great and the good of the hospitality industry... Read More...

TIM AND JETT REMEMBERED AT THE CHRISTIE TREE OF HOPE

16 May 2018

Tim and his nephew Jett have been honored at The Christie hospital with their names added to the Christie tree of hope.   The tree of hope is based in the beautiful gardens at The Christie and is a lasting memory for families, friends and colleagues who have raised over £15,000 to commemorate the life of a lost loved one. The tree was first established in 2009 and currently holds over 100 names. Tim and Jett both received amazing care... Read More...

MANCHESTER’S FIRST CITY-WIDE BANQUEST RAISES £500,000 IN MEMORY OF TIM BACON

22 Oct 2017

Singing sensation Beverley Knight wowed a star-studded crowd at The Albert Hall on Thursday 21st September following Manchester’s first city-wide banquet, which raised over £500,000 for the Tim Bacon Foundation. Bacon, who passed away last year after a long battle with cancer, founded the Living Ventures empire along with current CEO Jeremy Roberts and is credited with transforming Manchester's now thriving restaurant and bar scene. It was a fitting testament to his legacy that more than 1000 diners descended on... Read More...