Auctioneers partner with Grace Cares to support sustainable care

Richard Winterton Auctioneers are partnering with not-for-profit Grace Cares in support of its mission to make care more sustainable.

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.

“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.”

The 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.”

Pictured: From left - Richard Winterton, Adam Harrison and Lawrence Smith (both Grace Cares) and Tom Winterton