The Council led initiative has been set up to support locally led not-for-profit, community organisations with capital projects such as building repairs, new facilities, equipment or measures to improve energy efficiency, with successful applicants awarded grants of up to £20,000 towards improvement projects.  

Beneficiaries of the scheme during the last financial year have included the Gap Community Centre who received £6,100 to fund new entrance doors, Leamington Netball Club awarded £17,088 to resurface their courts, Leamington Lawn Tennis and Squash Club who have made further upgrades to their floodlight LEDS with a grant of £20,000 and Warwick Sports Club awarded £20,000 for the repair and upgrade of their flat roof and installation of a more energy efficient heating system. 

Another RUCIS beneficiary was Heathcote Community Centre who were awarded a grant of £15,555 to replace the flooring in their sports hall. This has enabled them to host local groups for a variety of sports related activities.

Centre Manager, Rach Clark commented:  “Thanks to the generous support from the RUCIS scheme and our other funding partners, we have successfully transformed the hall into a safe, welcoming, and sustainable community hub. With the installation of a modern, energy-efficient heating and cooling system and updated safety flooring, we have already experienced a significant increase in bookings. Feedback from our users has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the exceptional quality of the upgraded space."  

Councillor Jonathan Chilvers Portfolio Holder for Resources added: "For over 20 years the RUCIS scheme has made a very positive impact to our local communities with dozens of groups, charities, clubs and village halls successfully securing funding. We are delighted that applications are now open for the current financial year and I would urge not-for-profit groups located within Warwick district to visit our website to find out more.” 

Details of the RUCIS scheme can be found on the community grants pages of the Warwick District Council website.