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Seeking New Trustees

Could you be our next trustee? Sandy Bear is a charity working across Wales and working with Children, Young people and those supporting them when they are anticipating or are bereaved of someone close to them. Trustees help us to…

Fun Run

Sandy Bear has recently hosted its first fun run. The event was set up to raise awareness of the charity and the crucial work we do supporting Children, Young People and Families leading up to and following a bereavement. It…

Donation to ‘beacon of light’ children’s charity

A children’s bereavement charity in Pembrokeshire has been nominated by staff from National Grid Electricity Distribution to receive a charity donation – and a follow up visit! Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity was chosen by members of National Grid’s West…

Job vacancy – Chief Executive Officer

Sandy Bear are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity exists to improve the life outcomes of children and young people who have been bereaved by the death of a significant person in their lives. They…

Sandy Bear receives £45,178 from Valero

Valero’s 2022 UK Benefit for Children Classic was held for the 9th time this summer, at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, to raise money for children’s charities. The overall event raised £355,000, which goes towards supporting children’s charities across the UK.
Diane

Why I Volunteer – Diane’s Story

Diane became a volunteer after her retirement from working as a nurse within the NHS with acutely ill children in the hospital and community. Diane believed that a volunteering role with Sandy Bear was something she could do that was worthwhile following her retirement.