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Rallying Ormeau: Upgrading Our Table Tennis Club!
Belfast, United Kingdom
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Aim
Support Ormeau TTC’s £30k upgrade — new floors, tables & seating to keep Belfast’s table tennis legacy alive and growing!
Who are we?
Image: Twice broke a 'World Record' in partnership with Mary Peters Trust!
Ormeau Table Tennis Club was founded in 2013 by brothers Keith and Gervis Knox and has grown into one of the UK and Ireland’s leading community sports clubs.
Located just five minutes from Belfast city centre, we’re proud to be one of the only full-time table tennis venues in the UK, open daily for players of all ages and abilities.
From beginners picking up a bat for the first time to Irish internationals competing across Europe, Ormeau is home to a thriving, inclusive table tennis community.
We run sessions for schools, juniors, adults, veterans, disability groups, women and girls, and have welcomed thousands of people through our doors since opening.
Why are we crowdfunding?
After seven amazing years in our home at 113 The Mount, East Belfast, our facility needs an upgrade.
We’ve achieved so much from this space — hosting British League matches, Ulster tournaments and community programmes — but our flooring, seating and tables are now well-worn from years of daily use.
Image: features our corporate league that started with getting company employees off their desks at lunch via Belfast City council funding!
This project, “Rallying Belfast: Upgrading Ormeau Table Tennis Club”, aims to raise £30,000 to modernise our club, improve spectator comfort, and enhance the quality of play for everyone who visits.
We’re located in an area of social deprivation, and this upgrade will ensure that our club remains a safe, welcoming, and inspiring venue for people of all backgrounds to enjoy sport together.
Image: Premier British League, featuring one of our best players Owen Cathcart, with 30+ medals in World Tour events!
How we’ll spend the money raised
Your donations will go directly towards equipment and facility enhancement at our club.
Here’s how we’ll use the £30,000 target:
🪑 New removable spectator seating (£2,500) – Comfortable, flexible seating for visitors and event days.
☕ Community coffee dock (£2,000) – A small refreshment area to bring people together socially.
🏆 Trophy cabinets & wooden club boards (£4,000) – To celebrate our players and club history.
🏓 Six new table tennis tables (£6,000) – Replacing our damaged, long-serving tables.
🧱 New professional removable sports flooring & install (£13,000) – Upgrading our competition-standard floor for safety and performance.
🚪 Smart access control (£1,000) – Enabling secure entry and extended opening hours for members.
🚧 New barriers (£1,500) – Dividing courts safely for training and tournaments.
Every penny raised will go directly into capital items that improve the club and benefit our members and visitors for years to come.
Community impact
See the Skyway group (Adults with learning difficulties) using our facilities
Ormeau is more than just a sports club — it’s a community hub.
We run regular sessions for schools, women & girls, disability groups, and social players, providing a space where everyone can enjoy the benefits of sport and connection.
Our upgraded space will:
- Increase participation and accessibility, particularly for underrepresented groups.
- Enhance our ability to host community events and competitions.
- Create a more welcoming social environment for parents, visitors and supporters.
- Strengthen our role as a positive community asset in East Belfast.
How you can play your part
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There are four simple ways you can help us make this project a reality:
1️⃣ Make a pledge. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our goal.
2️⃣ Spread the word. Share this page with friends, family, and colleagues.
3️⃣ Offer a reward. If you’re a local business, donate something we can offer to our supporters.
4️⃣ Fundraise for us. Run your own sponsored event and link it to our page — we’d love to cheer you on!
Together we can make Ormeau — an even better home for table tennis in Belfast.
Thank you for supporting our players, our volunteers, and our community. ❤️🏓
Olympic Legacy Fund has provided £22,495 of match funding
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made