A Dedicated Team

Fighting to improve the lives of young people and adults born with a Heart Condition (CHD)

At Somerville Heart Foundation, we are proud to have an extraordinary team of people who commit their time, wisdom and skills to help heal broken hearts. Their contributions – both individually and collectively – support young people and adults born with heart conditions to live longer, full and happy lives.

Professor Jane Somerville

Founder and Patron

Our Trustees

Fiona Kennedy

Chair

Rob Nicoll

President

*SHF representative and Vice President of European Congenital Heart Disease Organisation (ECHDO)

Lewis Barnes

Vice President

Michael Rosen

Treasurer

Leigh Nisbet

Trustee

Dr Fiona Walker

Trustee

Crispin Somerville

Trustee

Our Trustees give their time, experience and knowledge all for free!

Thank you for your commitment and passion, we could not do what we do without you!

Michelle Woods

General Manager and Financial Controller

Michelle has worked for Somerville Heart Foundation for over 10 years. She loves helping to make a difference, meeting people and liaising with service providers. Michelle works Monday to Thursday.

Services Team

Richard Bird

Mental Health & Wellbeing Counsellor

Richard is currently unavailable.

Caroline Wright

Mental Health & Wellbeing Counsellor

Caroline works part-time and has a limited number of sessions available.

Lynda Tellett

Somerville Ambassador

Office Team

Sarah Keeble

Publications Co-Ordinator

Sarah looks after the newsletter Upbeat. She loves encouraging and inviting people to share their experiences. Sarah works part time Tues/Weds/Thurs.

Helen Taylor

Project Co-Ordinator

Helen designs materials, creating engaging content for posts and events. She co-ordinates our fundraising events, encouraging and supporting people to participate. Helen works part-time Tues to Friday.

Debbie McIlhone

Digital Marketing Co-Ordinator

Debbie is responsible for keeping the charity website up-to-date and creating engaging and meaningful content for social media. Debbie works part-time Mon/Tues/Weds.

Thank you for your support! We couldn’t do what we do without you. We rely on your donations, fundraising and small grants in order to provide all of our services and support.

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