Tim Bacon Foundation, 98 King Street, Knutsford (2026)

The Tim Bacon Foundation was established in Tim’s name to recognize his achievements, to continue his legacy and to echo his legendary generosity of spirit. Tim was always vibrant, forever inspiring and generous of mind and spirit. The businesses he led and worked in together changed the face of Manchester’s restaurant scene and he left his unique mark on friends, employees and customers alike. Fo

llowing Tim’s passing in April 2016, I wanted to ensure that Tim's inspiring story was not forgotten and the best way to do that was to support the great people that helped him fight this awful disease. With the help of friends and colleagues across the Living Ventures Group and beyond The Tim Bacon Foundation has been established with the declared aim, to support charities in the fight against Cancer in all its painful and hurtful guises. The first appeal to be undertaken by the Foundation is to support The Christie Hospital and University College London in their appeal to raise funds for Proton Beam Therapy centres in Manchester and London and the charity will also support the Maggie’s Centres who provide much needed free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends and is a key partner for the clinical services of the Christie Hospital.

09/07/2026

We had an incredible day yesterday at . 23 teams from the field of both Operators and Suppliers all came together at Silkmen for a day of footie, fun and networking. A big thank you goes to all the club and the staff we really couldn't have put this on without them. We witnessed some gripping matches - (far too many to mention here) but the San Carlo Restaurants vs 𝙷𝙸𝙲𝙺𝙾𝚁𝚈’𝚂 𝚂𝙼𝙾𝙺𝙴𝙷𝙾𝚄𝚂𝙴 sudden death penalty shoot out without a doubt stands out, silencing the stadium! Barlows (UK) Ltd ⚡️💡 retained their title of the Hospitality Kickers but found themselves a tough match against JW Lees Brewery Well done to Dishoom and Mission Mars for coming 3rd and 4th. However everyone was a winner in our eyes! Thank you to the Refs and the for making sure the day ran without a hitch.

A whopping total of £18600 was raised a big thank you to access_hospitality for sponsoring the event and their amazing support in handing the event over.

Off the pitch everyone enjoyed a delicious ice cream from San Carlo who brought their ice cream stand along, LUCKY SAINT brought the non alcoholic beer and teams were also kept hydrated with the thanks to H2Origin Refills (using this we avoided 150 bottles of water, we can do better next time!).
Thank you to The Blacka Group for providing the sound of the day, University of Salford for providing the Physio's and the First Aid, Bella Design and Marketing for marketing support and Mercury Support making sure we were safe providing everything compliance.
If you would like to get involved next year with a team or sponsoring get in touch with [email protected]

Coaching Inn Group Robinsons Brewery Sexy Fish Manchester | Japanese-Inspired Restaurant Permanently Unique Group Fenix Restaurant louisrestaurants Gusto Italian GSG Hospitality Nell’s Pizza New World Trading The Oast House Manchester NIQ Rileys Sports Bars Stolen Lamb Restaurants
Living Ventures Management Services Grace Julian Ross Helen Starkey Holly Bradley Jane Atherton Was Birch

06/07/2026

We are excited for tomorrow’s . 23 teams from 18 businesses - operators and suppliers playing Macclesfield FC lovely ground. A big thank you to everyone who has signed up and to all our sponsors who have made this possible.. It is going to be a hot day so San Carlo Restaurants are treating us to an ice cream, H2O Origins are keeping the teams hydrated, Mercury Support have done the risk assessments, LUCKY SAINT, Blacka, Bella Design and Marketing access_hospitality. A thank you also to University of Salford who are giving massages pitch side and are also our first aiders - all this support is to raise money to help people to live well with cancer.

30/04/2026

10 years ago today

Tim was first diagnosed with cancer at 36, was successfully treated with radiotherapy and surgery, and he carried on with characteristic positivity. A recurrence in 2012 required chemotherapy, which he faced head-on, continuing to work and lead, even through treatment.

In 2014, he was diagnosed with advanced melanoma and given a life expectancy of around six months. Undeterred, Tim approached this battle as he did everything in life: with determination, humour, and curiosity. He underwent surgery, researched his condition deeply, and committed to improving his health through diet, lifestyle, and emerging treatments.

As new immunotherapy drugs developed, Tim focused on staying strong enough to benefit from them. He embraced strict dietary regimens, meditation, and clinical trials, all while continuing to work and support those around him. Despite severe side effects, including significant lung damage, he remained engaged in life, business, and family.

Though the treatment showed some promise, his strength declined. In his final days, he acknowledged the uncertainty ahead with quiet realism. On April 30th 2016, two and a half years after his diagnosis, Tim passed away peacefully.

His journey was marked by courage, resilience, and an unwavering forward-looking spirit—an inspiration to all who knew him.

Every journey is unique and tells its own story. This was Tim’s. Having witnessed it close at hand it was how Tim lived his life, courageous and inspirational and he epitomises the mission of the charity that bears his name - to live well with cancer.

To learn more about the Foundation and our events go to www.timbaconfoundation.co.uk

24/04/2026

A great evening at Casual Dining Awards 26. A big thank you for having us and to everyone who donated we raised a whopping £7777.00. Thank you to our team of amazing volunteers from monuments site, and who we couldn’t do this without! Thank you also to and for the great prizes.

12/04/2026

Inspiring morning celebrating the new Academy that is now completed. The Tim Bacon Foundation has a leaf on the special thank you tree - this is down to the collective campaign that raised funds and awareness for the project. Thank you to all who got involved 🫶

Address

98 King Street
Knutsford
WA166HQ

Telephone

+441565631234

Website

http://www.timbaconfoundation.co.uk/

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