Inspired by a life-changing event, NB4U was established in 2008 by Patricia and Peter Hilder, in Weston-super-Mare, UK. Sadly Peter passed away in February 2025 having had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Pat will carry on with the charity's work for a few more years. Becoming a charity gave us additional backing to be able to improve the lives of the men entrusted to us. Here you can learn more about who we are and what we do.
Over the last 18 years we have helped 84 men gain confidence as they leave Prison maybe after 20, 30 or even 40 years inside and step into a completely unrecognizable world. From experience we know each one will find life lonely and frustrating and in those first weeks and months will need a friendly person alongside them.
Pat will have visited these prisoners for at least 2 years and in some cases up to 7 years They know them well and therefore the levels of support they will need both practically and mentally on release.
There are still 8 men in Prison that NB4U care for - 4 locally and 4 farther afield in Whatton, Erlstoke, Durham and Ashfield.
We are members of the South West Mentoring Alliance who meet for teaching and encouragement in Exeter twice a year.