Funding Northern Ireland’s Future Sporting Champions

For 50 years, the Mary Peters Trust has been Northern Ireland’s leading sports charity, dedicated to supporting young athletes with the talent and drive to succeed on the world stage.

Funding Northern Ireland’s Future Sporting Champions

For 50 years, the Mary Peters Trust has been Northern Ireland’s leading sports charity, dedicated to supporting young athletes with the talent and drive to succeed on the world stage.

Featured Athletes

Since 1975, the Mary Peters Trust has empowered hundreds of young athletes to pursue their sporting dreams. Your support helps us nurture the champions of tomorrow.

Kathryn Morton in action

Kathryn Morton

From acting in Robin Hood to winning a European Championship – all the world’s a stage for Banbridge archer, Kathryn Morton

Mulholland sisters gymnastics

Orla & Fionnuala Mulholland

Sisters Orla and Fionnuala Mulholland are hard-working, talented young gymnasts with a keen ambition to excel in their sport.

Lydia McQuillan with Lady Mary Peters

Lydia McQuillan

For Lisburn girl Lydia McQuillan, pre-COVID she played squash for fun and post pandemic she took off full throttle securing the number one spot and a place on the Irish U17s.

Upcoming Events

Please check out these featured events for the Mary Peters Trust coming up in the next months. 

Sport Inspires Lunch

Join us for a special Sport Inspires lunch on Friday 21st November 2025 at Belfast’s Europa Hotel to celebrate 50 years of the Mary Peters Trust and raise vital funds for our sporting stars of the future.

Corporate Games 2026

Held annually each May on a Friday at Belfast’s Mary Peters Track, The Trust’s Corporate Games offers local businesses the chance to take part in a fun-packed and not too serious ‘Sports Day’ style event to raise important funds for our future sporting stars.

Latest News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest stories, achievements, and announcements from the Mary Peters Trust. Here you’ll find highlights from our community, upcoming events, and inspiring moments from our athletes and supporters.
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