18 Dec 2024

Grace Cares wins new business award for transforming care sector

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Lichfield not-for-profit Grace Cares has been recognised on the national stage - winning the New Business Award at the Women Achieving Greatness (WAGS) Awards in London.

The award celebrates dynamic women who have launched businesses or services within the last three years that have made a significant impact on their sector.

The judges praised Grace Cares for its transformative approach to the care sector, with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

Since its launch in February 2023, the organisation has rapidly grown, forming key partnerships, expanding operations, and boosting volunteer engagement.

The judges said: "Grace Cares has made remarkable strides in revolutionising the care sector... Their MediCycle initiative and the creation of the Sustainability Guide for Care Managers have made a tangible impact, making Grace Cares a standout leader in sustainable care.”

Grace Cares has become a pioneer in sustainable care, helping divert nearly 1,000 pieces of care equipment from landfill while supporting older people, their families, and care providers.

The organisation’s MediCycle initiative, a partnership with Staffordshire County Council, has successfully redistributed vital care equipment across the community.

Their Sustainability Guide for care managers offers actionable advice to care providers striving to adopt greener practices.

Hannah Montgomery, co-founder of Grace Cares, said: "Winning this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Grace Cares Tribe.

“Together, we’re proving that care can be both compassionate and sustainable."

Founded in Lichfield in 2023, Grace Cares is a multi-award-winning not-for-profit committed to making care sustainable through ESG principles.

The organisation has helped over 1,000 people, supported local communities, and partnered with health and social care providers across the UK.

Pictured: Grace Cares co-founders Emma Smith and Hannah Montgomery

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