Funding will enable the organisation to cover core costs for the next six months allowing them to bring all staff off furlough and expand services to pre COVID-19 levels without needing to use their reserves. It will give them the opportunity to re-establish existing income streams that have been impacted by restrictions aiding long term sustainability. Somerville Foundation supports young people and adults born with congenital heart conditions. Support encompasses a free helpline for patients and their families advising on issues such as medical treatment exercise mental health employment education finances disability welfare rights and bereavement.