NI Water volunteers helped at Forthspring Inter Community Group, working to transform their large garden area based in a shared space at the Springfield/Woodvale interface in Belfast.

The volunteering day is part of NI Water's 'Cares Challenge' project which has been operating successfully for over ten years and 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 Katherine Livingston commented: "I really loved the day. Great to physically be able to help such a worthwhile cause but also fantastic to meet team members we wouldn’t normally work with."

As part of the programme, activities are planned for various groups throughout Northern Ireland each year and are set up in partnership with Business in the Community’s NI Cares Programme. The programme identifies organisations and charities within the local community who need a helping hand with physical tasks such as gardening and painting.

Rose Kelly, Director of People and Learning explained: "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."