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.

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Naoise McManus

Enniskillen teenager Naoise McManus is a star performer for her age group and is having the time of her life competing for Team GB in both beach wrestling and Olympic freestyle.

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Katie Jennings

Compound archery makes its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028 but it’s the Games after LA that 19-year-old Newry athlete Katie Jennings is firmly targeting.

Claudia Bloxham

Claudia Bloxham

Lisburn girl and Hunterhouse College student Claudia Bloxham is certainly shooting for the stars in her sport, archery. Claudia only took up the sport four years ago when she was 10.

Upcoming Events

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

Legacy of Light Fashion Show & Festive Tea

Light up the start of your 2026 festive season with a very special and stylish event in Vespers Restaurant at the Culloden Estate & Spa organised by fashion retailer and owner Melanie Bond in aid of the Mary Peters Trust. 

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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