Warwickshire partnership launches community fund one year after first project
A joint venture, Develop Warwickshire has established a £50,000 community fund one year after its formation to aid projects in North Warwickshire and Nuneaton.
Developed in December 2022, Develop Warwickshire is a partnership between Countryside Partnerships, Warwickshire Property and Development Group (WPDG), and Warwickshire County Council.
The fund, consisting of £25,000 in cash and £25,000 in contributions, supported its first project in Warton—installing five new park benches at Warton Recreation Ground.
The venture also donated £1,000 to support the 2024 Warton Carnival.
Julie Holden, on behalf of the Warton Picnic Bench Group, said: “We have needed an upgrade of benches in the park for a couple of years, and the support from Develop Warwickshire is the final piece of the puzzle to enable this to happen. The work to install the benches is very valuable for a small community like Warton. We would also like to thank Develop Warwickshire for the generous donation which will support our forthcoming carnival in June next year.”
Stuart Buckley, Managing Director of WDPG, said: “We are proud to be launching this new fund which we hope will make a real difference to communities in Nuneaton and North Warwickshire. Every year we will be supporting a range of projects through this fund. Work is progressing well at Brookmill Meadows and the donations are part of our commitment to supporting the community in Warton.”
Councillor Peter Butlin, Deputy Leader of Warwickshire County Council and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property: “The Develop Warwickshire Community Fund is a brilliant way to extend the work of the joint venture for the benefit of local people and the wider community, and I’m pleased we have been able to launch the fund working with Warton residents on initiatives that are important to them.”
