**NEW BEGINNINGS 4U 12, WOODCLIFF AVENUE WESTON-SUPER-MARE NORTH SOMERSET BS22 8LA** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Freedom
Prison
Success
Failure
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**Telephone: 01934-248485 Pete Mob: 07810-577588 Pat Mob: 07787-510515** # **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2025** **Charity No. 1181107** ## **Structure, Governance & Management** ## **Charitable Status** New Beginnings 4U CIO (Number 1181107) was registered on 11th December 2018. ## **Charitable Objects** To befriend mainly ‘lifer’ prisoners in HMP Leyhill South Gloucester or other prisons if requested, building up a relationship of trust until they are released when we then mentor them until they can stand on their own two feet so that they NEVER RE-OFFEND AGAIN. ## **Trustees** The Charity Trustees meet at least four times a year to discuss and review the work of the Charity. Two New Younger Trustees have been welcomed during the year and are made aware of their responsibilities, the governing document, administrative procedures, safeguarding policy and the ethos of the Charity. They are also asked DBS checked. ## **Reserves Policy** The Trustees objective is to have 4 – 6 weeks operating costs in reserve and this amounts to approx £2,000 - £3,000. At the end of the year the Charity held £11,307 ## **Thank You** NB4U want to thank regular donors each month and during the year Milton Christian Fellowship for their monthly gift Renishaw £500 Local Markets £1291 **Trustees** Patricia Hilder (Chair) Natalie Batchelor (Secretary) David Connolly Julie Howarth (DBS checks) Sara Hughes (Fundraising) Susannah Weeks (Just giving Co-ordinator) Joshua Harper (Bleadon Market) Jonah Harper (Markets and IT) ## **Treasurer** Rachael Fisher (Appointed 1st January 2020) ## **Accountants** David K. Hardiman, Chartered Accountant 13, Boulevard, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1NR ## **Bankers** Lloyds Bank, Smethwick Branch ## **Registered Office** 12, Woodcliff Avenue, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 8LA Email: pat.hilder@outlook.com Website: www.newbeginnings4U.org **Objectives and Achievements** Our Charity aim is ‘to befriend mainly ‘lifer’ prisoners in HMP Leyhill, South Gloucester or other prisons if requested, building up a relationship of trust until they are released when we will mentor them until they can stand on their own two feet so that they NEVER RE-OFFEND AGAIN’. Re-offending costs the tax payer over £10 billion a year as 60% of ex-offenders re-offend within 2 years of release. New Beginnings 4U Trustees ask WHY? The outside world just seem to treat ex-offenders as ‘problems’ but NB4U treat them as ‘human beings who deserve a second chance’. As a Christian Charity we read in the Bible on 3 occasions ‘the Lord has appointed me to bring good news to the poor, He has sent me to comfort the broken hearted and to announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed’ Jesus felt these words in the Old testament of the Bible SO important, that he preached on them in his first sermon. NB4U has been in operation for 19 years and a Charity for 7 years. Our routine remains the same, visiting Leyhill Prison on Saturday and Sunday on the first weekend of each month. Other Prisons visited in 2025 have been Channing’s Wood,, Parc, Bridgend, Ashfield Bristol, Whatton and Erlestoke and Patricia did visit a prisoner in Frankland, Durham as she was on holiday there with her daughter and son-in –law.. These clients really appreciate our twice yearly visits of encouragement. We continued to send them all Birthday & Christmas Gifts of £50. We also buy them treats on their ROTL day’s and Home Leaves. In 2025 we have seen a further 3 of our clients released into AP Hostels and all 3 are doing well. One lad was unfortunately re-called because ongoing accommodation couldn’t be found for him, so that renders him ‘homeless’ we all find that really sad We still like to think that we are here to build their trust, listen to their worries and concerns especially of deferred action. We never condemn or criticise them but offer them hope and a chance to turn their life around. We like the words of Henry Ford who said ‘Failure is simply the opportunity to begin life again more intelligently’ These residents need people around them who are interested in them as human beings, who have served their sentence and now deserve a second chance. NB4U volunteers meet them on the Release on Temporary Licence days, and help them fulfil tasks like accompanying them to their Probation Officer appointment, opening a Bank Account, buying a mobile phone, finding a Doctor and Dentist. Visiting the library for them to be able to use the Computers and then anything else that helps them settle into the outside world. We have noticed this year they have more mental health issues, mostly financial anxiety so we always do a food shop with them. One of our Trustees has written an excellent guide on ways to help them settle into their Community. Since we started the work in 2008 we have helped 85 men. We give hope to around 18 guys either still in prison or recently released and in Hostels and Flats. Many of the others seek our advice when they require it. It has been a hard year for our Founders, Patricia & Peter Hilder as Peter was diagnosed with Grade 3 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in July 2024 after being treated for 2 Skin Cancer Legions in the January. He had 6 rounds of Chemotherapy from July to November 2024 and had a good Christmas period with his family. However in January 2025 the symptoms returned and although a further round of Chemotherapy seemed the way forward his body had different ideas and he passed away peacefully on February 9[th] 2025. He is missed dreadfully but when 220 attended his celebration service the work of both Patricia and Peter was acknowledged as second to none and a round of applause showed peoples appreciation of their work. Ten of their lads attended the service, some taking part. So what about the future? ## **Future Plans** Patricia plans to continue the work as follows:- Visiting 2 lads in HMP Leyhill and 6 in other Prisons. 12 released but still needing encouragement. We will write regularly to 8 others. There doesn’t appear to be any way forward to continue the Charity long term as Patricia is now 79 and hopes to retire at the end of 2027 thus thinking it may be a Charity for a 20 year season. The Community Lottery Grant received in 2024 had been a tremendous help meaning Patricia hasn’t had to spend hours cooking to raise funds. She has just concentrated on visiting the men and loving and encouraging them to lead healthy and positive lives By order of the Trustees ........................................ Mrs P Hilder Chairperson 15[th] April 2026 ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** **ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025** **CHARITY NUMBER 1181107** ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** ## **INDEX TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025** ## **Page** 1. Trust Information 2. Independent Examiner’s Report 3. Income and Expenditure Account 4. Balance Sheet **Additional Page for Management** 5. Accountant’s Report to Members ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** Registered 11th December 2020 Charity Number 1181107 ## **TRUST INFORMATION** **TRUST ADDRESS** 12 Woodcliff Avenue Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS22 8LA ## **TRUSTEES** T D Conolly Mrs P A Hilder Mrs N Gale-Sides Mrs J Howarth Mrs S Hughes Mrs S Weeks Joshua Harper Jonah Harper P R Hilder (Died February 2025) P G Franklin (Resigned 25th July 2025) 1 ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of New Beginnings 4U C.I.O.** I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Charity Number 1181107) for the year ended 31st December 2025. ## **Responsibilities and Basis of Report** As the Charity Trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ............................................... David K. Hardiman FCA Chartered Accountant 13 Boulevard Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS23 1NR 13th March 2026 2 ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** ## **DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025** |**Income**
Gifts
Lottery Grant
Gift Aid
Fund Raising - Markets
- Church Fayres
- Garage/Open Doors
- Other
**Total Income**
**Less: Expenditure**
Fuel and Parking
Men’s Gifts
Men’s Food
Men’s Clothes
Men’s Phone and Postage
Men’s Other Costs
Postage, Stationery and Computer Costs
Cooking Ingredients and Disposables
Fayre Food Costs
Directors Costs
Public Liability Insurance
Craft Items and Fayre Costs
Equipment and Repairs
Accountancy Paid
Sundry Expenses
**(Deficit)/Surplus of Income over Expenditure**|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
4741
-
-
1291
-
-
-
1291
6032
2319
3934
258
260
60
285
979
333
399
5619
150
202
-
252
280
15330
£ (9298)|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
4741
-
-
1291
-
-
-
1291
6032
2319
3934
258
260
60
285
979
333
399
5619
150
202
-
252
280
15330
£ (9298)|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
4741
-
-
1291
-
-
-
1291
6032
2319
3934
258
260
60
285
979
333
399
5619
150
202
-
252
280
15330
£ (9298)|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
5420
18000
986
4045
1720
2649
265
8679
33085
2603
1213
273
232
220
45
1416
2088
793
5670
138
434
553
240
160
16078
£ 17007|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
5420
18000
986
4045
1720
2649
265
8679
33085
2603
1213
273
232
220
45
1416
2088
793
5670
138
434
553
240
160
16078
£ 17007|**Unrestricted Funds**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
5420
18000
986
4045
1720
2649
265
8679
33085
2603
1213
273
232
220
45
1416
2088
793
5670
138
434
553
240
160
16078
£ 17007| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**£**
1291
-
-
-
2319
3934
258
260
60
285
979
333
399
5619
150
202
-
252
280||
|**£**

4045
1720
2649
265
2603
1213
273
232
220
45
1416
2088
793
5670
138
434
553
240
160
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£| 3 ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** ## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025 2024
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in Hand £ 11307 £ 20605
RESERVES
Balance at 1st January 2025 20605 3598
Income and Expenditure Account (9298) 17007
Balance at 31st December 2025 £ 11307 £ 20605
......................................... Chairperson
Mrs P A Hilder
13th March 2026
For and on Behalf of the Trustees
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4 NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O. ADDITIONAL PACE FOR MEMBERS ## **ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF** ## **NEW BEGINNINGS 4U C.I.O.** I have prepared the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 set out on pages 3 to 4 from the accounting records and information supplied to me by the Trustees and they are in accordance therewith. The Trustees have confirmed that the Trust does not require an audit. **..................................................... David K Hardiman Chartered Accountant 13 Boulevard Weston-super-Mare North Somerset BS23 1NR** 13th March 2026 5