SANDY Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity has announced that it will relocate its administrative headquarters to Narberth in March 2026, as the organisation approaches its ninth year of supporting children and young people across Wales.

Founded in Pembrokeshire, Sandy Bear began by supporting around 50 children and young people each year. Today, the charity supports more than 1,000 children and young people annually across multiple regions of Wales.

The new administrative base will be located at The Old School in Narberth, a community hub managed by PLANED, an organisation Sandy Bear already works closely with through its Carmarthenshire provision.

Welcoming Sandy Bear to The Old School, Iwan Thomas, CEO of PLANED, said:

“When third sector organisations work closer together, communities are better served. Shared spaces allow charities to collaborate more effectively, unlock new funding opportunities and ultimately increase the impact they can have locally and nationally.”

The move from Milford Haven reflects the charity’s continued growth and its commitment to ensuring that resources are used efficiently, allowing the maximum possible investment in frontline bereavement support.

The charity has confirmed that the relocation will not affect service delivery across Pembrokeshire. Sandy Bear will continue to meet families and run peer support groups in community settings throughout the county and across Wales.

Lee Barnett, CEO of Sandy Bear, said:

“Our priority is, and always will be, the children and young people we support. This move is not about changing who we are, but about strengthening how we work. By using our resources more effectively, we can reach more families across Pembrokeshire and Wales while staying focused on our core mission.”

Sandy Bear says the move represents a positive and sustainable step forward, ensuring the charity remains accessible, resilient and focused on its mission that no child, wherever they live in Wales, should grieve alone.