An Hour That Matters: Grace Cares Calls for 50 Volunteers to Save 300 Pieces of Care Equipment

Grace Cares, the award-winning not-for-profit making care more sustainable, is calling on local people and businesses to take part in a unique volunteering challenge on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at their unit at Elmhurst Business Park, Lichfield.

The challenge

A donation of 300 hybrid airflow mattresses – all under three years old and NHS-approved for reuse – has the potential to transform lives. Instead of being sent to landfill, they’ll be redistributed to people and care providers who need them most.

But before that can happen, the mattresses must be tested, prepared, and covered. With just an hour of community support, they can be saved and put back into use.

One hour, big impact

Grace Cares is asking for 50 volunteers, each giving just one hour between 9:30am – 4:00pm. Together, they can ensure all 300 mattresses are rescued in a single day.

“What else would you be doing for an hour? Scrolling, Netflix, another meeting? This is an hour that truly changes lives,” said Grace Cares co-founder, Hannah Montgomery.

A day to remember

The volunteering day promises to be lively and welcoming, with pizzas, drinks, and tunes to keep spirits high. Businesses can use it as a meaningful CSR activity, while individuals can play their part in supporting dignity for older people and unpaid caregivers, while protecting the planet.

Grace Cares already delivers £4–£7 of social value for every £1 spent, and is on a mission to support 1 million people, with the next milestone being 10,000 by 2028.

👉 Sign up here: Grace Cares Volunteer Form
📞 Call 01543 730189
📧 Email hello@grace-cares.com

Be one of the 50 volunteers to give An Hour That Matters – and help save 300 mattresses in just one day.