The Royal St George’s Golf Club has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the local community, helping a Kent-based paediatric nurse launch a new bereavement support group for parents navigating the loss of a child.
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, has launched Together in Grief, a peer support group based in Whitstable, following funding made possible through The Evie Dove Foundation, including a donation inspired by members of The Royal St George’s Golf Club.
Paediatric Nurse Turns Personal Loss into Purpose
Amber’s motivation for setting up the group is deeply personal. She has experienced unimaginable loss, having lost both her son and her husband to the rare genetic disorder Alagille Syndrome.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working in paediatric nursing across East Kent, Amber wanted to create a safe, understanding space for parents who are living with child loss.
Together in Grief: A Safe Space for Bereaved Parents
The Whitstable-based group meets at Revival Food & Mood every third Wednesday of the month, from 7pm to 8pm, offering parents a place to talk, listen and connect with others who truly understand their experience. The next meeting will take place on 18 February.
The group was developed while Amber was studying for a Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Funding Made Possible Through The Evie Dove Foundation
Her training was supported by two £5,000 grants from The Evie Dove Foundation, with her second-year funding made possible thanks to a donation from The Royal St George’s Golf Club.
“Amber’s story moved all of us,” said Rob Moulsdale, Trustee at The Royal St George’s Golf Club. “Her commitment to supporting families is extraordinary, and we are proud to help make her training possible via The Evie Dove Foundation.
It’s a privilege to support both Amber and the Foundation in making a tangible difference to the lives of sick children and their families.”
Golf Club Donation Helps Bring Training to Life
Amber said the support she received was vital in turning her idea into reality.
“Launching this group is something I feel called to do,” she said. “Nurses rarely receive funding beyond a first degree, so additional qualifications can be difficult to access.
The Evie Dove Foundation’s support has made this group possible, and I’m grateful to offer something that can help families in our community.”
A Tradition of Giving Back Beyond the Fairways
The Evie Dove Foundation was set up in memory of Evie Dove, who died from incurable brain cancer aged 13 in 2022.
The charity supports sick children and their families by funding specialist training for children’s healthcare professionals.
To date, the Foundation has raised more than £425,000 and supported the training of over 200 professionals across the UK.
Howard Dove, Trustee at The Evie Dove Foundation, praised Amber’s work and the impact of community support.
“Amber’s compassion and expertise have a profound impact on children and their families,” he said. “By funding specialist training for professionals like Amber, we can help keep compassion at the heart of paediatric care.”
How and When to Attend Together in Grief
For Royal St George’s, the project reflects the club’s long-standing tradition of giving back beyond the fairways, supporting local people, meaningful causes, and initiatives that strengthen the wider Kent community.
For more information about Together in Grief or to attend a meeting, visit the group’s Facebook page.
