Alzheimer's Research UK - the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity

Finding a cure for the diseases that cause dementia

We believe in the power of research to change the future

Our mission is to bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment by 2025. Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. With your help we are making great progress.

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Featured events

Raise money for dementia research and have a great time with one of our events.

16/09/2023

ARUK Explorer Hike Peak 26

16/09/2023

ARUK Explorer Hike Peak 8

09/09/2023

ARUK Explorer Hike Jurassic Coast

10/09/2023

Great North Run 2023

02/10/2022

Virtual London Marathon 2022

23/04/2023

TCS London Marathon 2023

09/07/2023

Holkham 10k 2023

09/07/2023

Outlaw Half Holkham 2023

21/05/2023

Outlaw Half Nottingham 2023

25/06/2023

Outlaw Half Woburn 2023

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Featured news

Former WHSmith CEO Kate Swann announced as new Chair of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Early career researcher in Keele backed to investigate how metals in the brain are linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Iceland Foods launches ‘Think Brain Health’ initiative with Alzheimer’s Research UK, promoting positive lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of dementia

Oxford scientist awarded £420K funding boost from leading dementia research charity

A scientist using lab equipment from behind a protective screen

Researcher in Lancaster secures funding to improve knowledge of obesity and dementia risk

Newcastle scientists get £720k to research dementia with Lewy bodies

Record year for Alzheimer’s Research UK as income reaches £42.2m

Alzheimer's Research UK at Dostiyo community group, Northampton

Recruitment to dementia trials lags behind other major health conditions

Sport and brain injury: charity launches research priorities and funding to close knowledge gaps

UK Government pledges to deliver ‘Dementia Moonshot’ and fast-track the development of new treatments

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