Staff from Invest Northern Ireland have completed a Business in the Community Cares Challenge in Lurgan.

Big hearted staff from the economic development agency armed themselves with brushes and paints and set to work painting garden furniture at Ceara Special School on Sloan Street as part of a Cares challenge.

"All of our staff members who participate in giving back to the community find these events not only worthwhile but also personally rewarding. We wish the team at Ceara Special School every success in the future."

Liam Hagan, Invest NI's Director of Human Resources, said: "Invest NI has a strong sense of corporate social responsibility and enjoys strong links with Business in the Community.

“Indeed, we have incorporated this type of community event into our junior management programme to reinforce our commitment to ethical business practices.

"All of our staff members who participate in giving back to the community find these events not only worthwhile but also personally rewarding. We wish the team at Ceara Special School every success in the future."

Business in the Community helps companies act responsibly through employee volunteering, including team and individual opportunities, enabling people expand their skills in a totally new environment.

Martin Howell, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Business in the Community Northern Ireland, commented, "In the past, employers might have organised teambuilding days which may, for example, have simply been leisure activities. 

“More and more employers now look for challenges with added value that help develop people while leaving lasting impacts on the community.

“Hats off to all the staff involved. Invest Northern Ireland has shown real leadership and commitment to developing staff while making a positive community impact.”

For more information the Cares programme please contact Kieran Matthews on Tel: (028) 9046 0606