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 Ms Susan Rasmussen - 2026/27
'I’m thrilled to be High Sheriff of Warwickshire. One of my privileges is visiting community groups all over the county to support and encourage those who are working hard to build resilience in our communities, and see their work in action.
As well as raising money for Crimebeat the committee is always looking out for projects designed by or for young people intended to bolster the well-being, in every sense, of our communities. Do tell us if you know of any projects promoting that aim.
The energy of young people is such a valuable resource, as our Young High Sheriff scheme has demonstrated. Arising from the scheme was ‘Project Prevent’, which recently won the silver medal at the National Crimebeat Awards for the team representing Rugby High School. Let’s build on that energy in the coming year!’
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 |