Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity has given a heartfelt thanks to Tenby’s Mayor and the community after receiving a generous donation, and for helping to raise awareness of the support available.

Sandy Bear is a registered charity in Milford Haven providing a service to all children and young people up to 18 years who have suffered, or who are likely to suffer a bereavement and live in Pembrokeshire.

The charity aims to reduce emotional difficulties in childhood and the prevalence of mental illness in later life.

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Cllr Dai Morgan, Mayor of Tenby, and the members of Tenby Town Council for their recent decision to support Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity,” said Martin Jones, the charity’s business development manager.

“Sandy Bear provides specialist bereavement support to children and young people across Wales but is based here in Pembrokeshire.

“The impact of our service is profound — not only for the individual child or young person we support, but for their families, schools, peer groups, and the wider communities they are part of.

“When grief is met with care, compassion, and professional support, the long-term benefits ripple outward, helping to build more resilient and emotionally healthy communities.

“It is for this reason that the backing of local communities like Tenby means so much. When a town supports Sandy Bear, it is not simply supporting a charity — it is investing in the wellbeing of its own families, both now and for the future,” he continued.

“We are incredibly grateful for the commitment shown by Cllr Morgan and the Town Council, and for their recognition of the value our service brings.

“If any individual, business, or organisation in Tenby or the surrounding area would like to support our work, I warmly invite you to get in touch with me or any member of #TeamSandyBear.

“While financial contributions are crucial to sustaining our service, there are many other ways to get involved — from fundraising and volunteering to offering time, skills, or simply helping to raise awareness.

“However you choose to help, your support will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing bereavement,” he added.

Tenby’s Mayor remarked: “It’s an absolutely brilliant charity to support, and as a town and community we are most thankful for them.”

Earlier this year, Sandy Bear was one charity in the region that benefitted from an extra £3m being invested in bereavement services across Wales, to help ensure everyone can access the support they need, when they need it.

The Bereavement Support Grant announced by the Welsh Government will support all those experiencing a loss, with specialist forms of support for people living and working in agriculture and those experiencing more complex forms of grief.

The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy said: “We want to ensure Wales is a compassionate nation, where everyone has equitable access to high-quality bereavement care and support. Providing this additional funding we hope will help us reach that goal.”