New Beginnings 2025 so far.
🦋 2025 in Review: A Year of Growth and Change
As we near the end of 2025, New Beginnings Foundation CIO reflects on a transformative year. From expanding our team to launching new projects and opening our online store - it’s been a season of connection, creativity, and courage.
🌿 A Fresh Look and a New Way to Support Us
You may have noticed our website has had a little refresh. We’ve made it easier to explore our work, find support, and stay up to date with what’s happening behind the scenes.
One of the most exciting changes is the launch of our official New Beginnings Charity Shop on Etsy. Where every candle, mug, and magnet supports our mission to keep children seen, and families together when it is safe to do so.
🛍 Visit our store:
Shop on Etsy💼 Opportunities to Join Our Team
We’re growing! We’re currently looking for compassionate and skilled people to join our team in the following roles:
- Adult Keyworker (Trauma & Attachment Practitioner)
- Data Analyst Officer
- Trustee (Governance & Strategy)
Applications close 5 December 2025. Find out more on our Join Our Team page.
🦋 The Lost Boys Project
In January 2025, the Centre for Social Justice released a nationwide call to action to address the state of the nation for boys and young men, inviting voices from across the UK; including grassroots charities, to join the conversation. New Beginnings Foundation proudly answered that call.
As part of the Lost Boys project, we shared our experience of supporting fathers and young men whose lives have been shaped by trauma, disconnection, and loss. We asked what happens when our society only sees vulnerability as the quiet kind while our boys and men climb the statistics for unemployment, criminalisation, and suicide, yet are rarely seen as needing/deserving care or compassion.
Together with the Centre for Social Justice and other partners, we continue to ask how we can act (not because we want a better world for women, but) because men deserve someone to stand up and tell them they are worth it. As we head into 2026, it is our hope that this work will continue to grow ensuring every boy can see a future built on belonging, possibility and hope.
Hear from one of our young men, sharing his story in his own words.
🏆 One Year On from the CSJ Award
It’s been one year since New Beginnings Foundation was honoured by the Centre for Social Justice Foundation and the ripple effects have been extraordinary.
Since that incredible night, we’ve grown from a small team of four to a thriving staff of twelve. We’ve moved into our very own building, strengthened partnerships, and expanded our reach to support more families than ever before.
The recognition we received in 2024 helped amplify our voice at a national level and for that, we remain deeply grateful.
As we head towards 2026, I’m happy to say we’re one step closer to our goal of helping more families in and around Greater Manchester. Watch this space for more information.
Thank you for being part of our journey.”
— Dr. Jadwiga Leigh, CEO 🦋
💬 Closing thoughts from one of our parents
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