NI Water volunteers have helped revitalise Horatio's Garden at Musgrave Park Hospital as part of the company's 'Cares Challenge' project.

Horatio's Garden supports patients with spinal injuries from across the entirety of Northern Ireland, as well as people staying in the Amputee Rehabilitation Unit. NI Water Chairman, Dr Len O'Hagan CBE DL is a Garden Patron for the charity.

NI Water's 'Cares Challenge' project, which has been operating for over ten years, is one of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in the province. To date over 1,700 staff have volunteered in 120 challenges, equating to more than 12,000 hours.

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NI Water volunteer Gary Curran stated: "It was a great day out and a very worthwhile cause to support those who have found themselves with a life changing condition."

The programme organises yearly activities for different groups in Northern Ireland in partnership with Business in the Community's NI Cares Programme. It helps local organisations and charities with tasks like gardening and painting.

Rose Kelly, Director of People and Learning said: "Our handy helpers have undertaken everything from gardening, painting and maintenance to environmental and fundraising days. It is often the extra support that these groups require to enhance their facilities, improve the lives of their members and operate their centres successfully.

"Volunteering has also proved to be a key part of our health and wellbeing toolkit. Our teams gain so much from the experience, not only by helping the community, but also having the chance to spend time with colleagues from around the business that they might not otherwise have a chance to meet."