About Us
Warwickshire Crimebeat is a local charity, established in 2003 which aims to enable and empower young people in Warwickshire to make a real difference in their local community. We are part of the National Crimebeat initiative.
We achieve this by encouraging young people to undertake community projects and provide financial and practical support.
We are supported by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire and the private sector and we never cease to be inspired by the young people in our county.
We are also supported by the team at the Kenilworth Centre, a thriving community hub in the heart of Kenilworth’s town centre. They help us with the day to day running of the charity.
Charity Number: 1121616
HIGH SHERIFF MRS KAREN LYNCH M.B.E - 2025/26
The Office of High Sheriff is one of only two royal appointments in the county and has been extant since Saxon times. Historically, the Sheriff was responsible for raising troops, collecting taxes and catching criminals, all of which powers have over time been taken on by others. It is now a non-political, voluntary appointment for one year, still representing Law and Order in the county with an increased role in promoting voluntary work in the community
On Maundy Thursday 2025, the ancient ceremony was held to transfer the title of High Sheriff from Rajvinder Kaur Gill to Karen Lynch in the former Court Room at The Old Shire Hall in Warwick and she became Warwickshire’s 691st High Sheriff and will serve the County for the 2025/26 Shrieval year.
“I am approaching my year through a theme of collaboration for social impact. I truly believe that when we extend the hand of friendship and work together across sectors and across communities, we solve problems and realise opportunities we could not reach alone.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone whose support and trust has allowed me to undertake this esteemed position.
I look forward to putting The Young High Sheriff for a day initiative and Warwickshire Crimebeat at the heart of my year in Office.”
Our Team
Trustees
Simon Miesegaes DL (High Sheriff 2019/20) - Chair
David Kelham DL (High Sheriff 2022/23)
Sophie Hilleary (High Sheriff 2023/24)
Rajvinder Kaur Gill (High Sheriff 2024/25)
Karen Lynch (High Sheriff 2025/26)
Mervyn Kimberley
Terry Monnington
The Lady Willoughby De Broke DL (High Sheriff 2021/22)
Committee Members
Joe Greenwell CBE DL (High Sheriff 2020/21)
Susan Rasmussen (High Sheriff In Nomination 2026/27)
Gillian Fletcher (“Young High Sheriff for a Day”
Competition Organiser)
Sian Battle-Welch - Warwickshire Police
Mary Peirson - Treasurer
Louise Male - Administrator
Jackie Reeves - Secretary
Golf Day Sub Committee
Richard Samuda (High Sheriff 2016/17)
Anne Greenwell
Terry Monnington
Average amount per project £564
| Year | Total Amount Funded |
| 2024-25 | £12,027 |
| 2023-24 | £7,335 |
| 2022-23 | £6,645 |
| 2021-22 | £8,275 |
| 2020-21 | £3,348 |
| 2019-20 | £12,800 |
| 2018-19 | £10,120 |
| 2017-18 | £3,711 |
| 2016-17 | £6,546 |
| 2016 | £5,239 |
| 2015 | £8,345 |
| 2014 | £7,240 |
| 2013 | £9,372 |
| 2012 | £10,844 |
| 2011 | £27,149 |
| 2010 | £13,863 |
| 2009 | £8,886 |
| 2008 | £10,018 |
| 2007 | £29,883 |
| 2006 | £9,383 |
| 2005 | £15,303 |
| 2004 | £15,733 |
| 2003 | £11,236 |