Dementia is not a disease in itself. Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when brain cells stop working properly.
You might have general questions about the diagnosis or symptoms of dementia. Perhaps you’re interested in the treatments currently available, or the risk factors for developing the condition. You will find the answers in these pages.
Our website ‘Dementia Explained’ helps children and teenagers understand dementia, how it affects someone and how this could impact their lives.
The facts and statistics around dementia in the UK, including prevalence, the impact on the economy and investment.
You can view, download and order our dementia information booklets and other resources.
Alzheimer’s Research UK firmly believes in the power of research to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
We believe in the power of research to change the future.
In this section...
ProjectsYou may have questions about the kinds of research we fund and why.
For every £1 donated, 84p powers our research and helps people to understand and fight dementia. The remaining 16p raises our next £1 and funds essential running costs.
Without you, there would be no Alzheimer’s Research UK. Together, we really do have the power to defeat dementia.
Volunteers are a vital force in our efforts to defeat dementia.
Together we can make sure dementia remains a national priority
In this section...
Campaigner profileThe only way will defeat dementia is by working together. We are extremely grateful to our partners for their support.
100% of profits from our online shop will help fund our pioneering research into prevention, treatment and a cure for dementia.
We’re here to help you. Please get in contact with us if you have a query about any aspect of our work.
We have built a reputation as a flexible and responsive funder, committed to supporting the best and most innovative ideas from across the field.
We have a wide range of funding streams that support work on prevention, diagnosis and treatments.
Find out more about experimental resources available, research guidelines and conference opportunities throughout the world.
The Alzheimer’s Research UK Research Network is a unique, collaborative venture in the dementia research community.
The Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference is heading to London in 2018, join us at the QEII centre to hear the latest findings in dementia research at the UK’s largest dementia research conference.
Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
Our scientists have been behind some of the biggest breakthroughs in dementia research.
We develop policy.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. We are governed by a Board of Trustees, the Charity’s board of directors.
In this section...
Annual reports Our promise to you Our scientific advisors Our spokespeople Our President Our trusteesOur supporters are one of our greatest strengths.
Find out what is going on in the world of dementia and Alzheimer's disease research with our news articles, blog posts and press information.
Join the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK.
We receive no government funding for our research and we are completely dependent on the generosity of you, our supporters, to fund our pioneering research programme.
This is something we take very seriously, so we wanted to let you know what you can expect from us:
For every £1 donated, 84p powers our research and helps people to understand and fight dementia. The remaining 16p raises our next £1 and funds essential running costs. We’re constantly looking at ways we can reduce costs and run the charity more efficiently, including the use of volunteers wherever possible. We’re totally transparent – further details on our finances can be found in our annual report and accounts.
The only way to beat dementia is through research, and so we promise to use your donations to fund the very best. Last year our supporters’ donations helped to fund 62 new projects and pioneering initiatives. You’ll also be pleased to know that every £1 invested in fundraising, raises £3 to spend on research and other charitable activities.
We’ll always be open and honest with you and we won’t present anything in a way that could be misinterpreted, be it in communications, on our website or on the phone. We also give you the opportunity to opt out of receiving communications from us. Simply contact our Supporter Care team on 0300 111 5555 and we’ll make sure your details and preferences are updated immediately.
Find out more about our promise to you in our Supporter Charter and FAQs.