Jun 18th, 2025
7 mins
Grace Cares CIC, thanks to the generous support of Oakland International and Rack Collapse Prevention, are reaping the benefits of a brand-new warehouse racking system.
Emma Smith, Co-Founder of Grace Cares commented: “This new racking system might not sound glamorous, but it’s a total game-changer for us. It means we can process and store more equipment, respond faster to those in need, and ultimately do more good.
“We’re so grateful to these brilliant businesses who’ve made this possible, it’s a fantastic example of community collaboration for social and environmental impact. It is such a joy to see the difference it has made to the working areas for our wonderful volunteers, they love the new space.”
Installed at their Grace Cares Hub at Elmhurst Business Park, the Lichfield-based not-for-profit is on a mission to make care more sustainable by taking a major step forward in its mission to rescue greater numbers of care equipment from landfill and support even more people in need.
The new racking system will significantly increase the hub’s storage capacity, allowing Grace Cares to sort, store and redistribute more equipment safely and efficiently. It’s a vital part of the charity’s bold goal to double the amount of care equipment saved from landfill and double the number of people they currently support across the UK.
The installation was made possible through donations and support from businesses that share Grace Cares’ commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
Oakland International Co-Founder Dean Attwell added: “Grace Cares is a perfect example of a purpose-led organisation doing vital work for the planet and people at grassroots level. We believe in backing initiatives that create long-term positive impact, and it’s been brilliant to use our logistical and warehousing knowledge to support Grace Care’s next stage of growth.”
Grace Cares has already redistributed over 2,000 pieces of care equipment, supported over 1,500 people, and delivered vital wellbeing activities and hardship grants across the country. With the added capacity from the new racking system, the team is now in a stronger position to build on that momentum.
Rack Collapse Prevention Managing Director Craig Attwell commented: “We’re proud to support Grace Cares in such a meaningful way. Their work makes a real difference to people’s lives while tackling the huge issue of waste in the care sector.
“Helping them expand their operations is something we’re honoured to be part of.”
Grace Cares continues to welcome support from individuals and businesses who want to help build a more sustainable, compassionate future for care, locally, nationally, and beyond.
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Image details from L to R: Co-Founder Grace Cares Emma Smith, Rack Collapse Prevention Managing Director Craig Attwell, and Rack Collapse Prevention’s Tommy Taroni.
Grace Cares Volunteer Stefan Szulc.
Editor’s notes:
About Grace Cares: Grace Cares is a not-for-profit social enterprise committed to making care more sustainable. By rescuing and redistributing surplus care equipment, supporting older people, and championing environmental action, Grace Cares is creating a circular economy within the care sector and improving lives across the UK.
About Oakland International: A Certified B Corporation, Established in 1998, Oakland International is an award-winning total supply chain solutions family business with a reputation for innovation through sustainability, servicing retail, wholesale, discount and convenience markets via their UK and Ireland multi-temperature-based facilities.
About Rack Collapse Prevention: A trusted UK and EU patented top supporting racking safety system which prevents catastrophic failure: in a collision event pallet racking remains standing, protecting both staff and inventory.
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