Richard Winterton Auctioneers partners with Grace Cares

Supporting sustainable care

RICHARD Winterton Auctioneers has announced a new partnership with Grace Cares, a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to make care more sustainable – not just for the environment, but for the people at the heart of it all.

The family firm carries out around a dozen house clearances each week across the area and holds weekly sales at The Lichfield Auction Centre, featuring hundreds of lots.

Going forward, care equipment sourced through these clearances will be donated to Grace Cares, where it will be rescued, refurbished, and rehomed to help those who need it most – rather than ending up in landfill.

This partnership aligns both organisations around shared values of reuse, dignity, and community care. It’s a commitment to play it forward: giving care items a second life while creating real social impact for older people, unpaid caregivers, and care providers across the UK.

"The auction world revolves around recycling in one way or another," said Tom Winterton, auctioneer and associate director at Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

"Buying and selling under the hammer ultimately prevents a huge amount of potential waste through reuse, upcycling, and restoration. We regularly come across care equipment that could still make a real difference to someone’s life.

"This partnership ensures that nothing goes to waste – and everything goes to those who need it.

"There is tremendous synergy with Grace Cares and we couldn’t be happier with this partnership."

Grace Cares’ vision: A world where...

• Older people live with dignity, independence, and access to the tools they need
  
  
• Unpaid caregivers feel empowered, supported, and never alone
  
  
• Care is kinder to the planet through reuse and a circular care economy
  
  
• Communities come together to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

This partnership supports Grace Cares’ bold long-term ambition: to help one million people through sustainable care equipment and social support.

"Richard Winterton Auctioneers joining our network is a brilliant example of local businesses stepping up to create real change," said Hannah Montgomery, founder of Grace Cares.

"Together, we’re proving that care can be circular, community-driven, and full of compassion."

How Grace Cares makes a difference

• Pre-loved care equipment – Rescuing, refurbishing, and reselling essential items affordably, keeping them out of landfill
  
  
• Support for older people – Helping people live with dignity and independence by improving access to the tools and equipment they need
  
  
• Caregiver support programmes – Practical resources, advice, and a growing network of support for unpaid caregivers, delivered through dedicated specialists
  
  
• Support for care providers – Providing affordable equipment and ESG guidance to help services reduce waste and demonstrate environmental leadership
  
  
• Community action – Powered by volunteers, local partnerships, and people who care about making a difference
  
  
• Proven social impact – For every £1 invested, Grace Cares creates £4–7 in social, economic, and environmental value
  
  

At a time when the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers are saving the economy £162 billion each year – often without adequate support – this partnership helps ensure that vital equipment reaches those who truly need it.