Resources and information to help you with your fundraising efforts.
Do you have some burning questions about fundraising? Find all the answers below!
We're so grateful you've decided to help make breakthroughs possible. Whether it’s running, cycling, swimming, walking, remembering someone special or fundraising in the workplace we appreciate your support.
You can find a whole host of ideas in our fundraising guide, or if you’d like to speak to someone to find the fundraising activity that’s right for you contact us on fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org or speak to a member of our team on 0300 111 5555.
There are so many ways you can get involved – why not take a look at our upcoming events for some inspiration? If you’re not sure what’s right for you, drop us a line on fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org or speak to a member of our team on 0300 111 5555.
Yes! We have a fantastic team of regional fundraisers based across the UK. Each of our Regional Fundraising Officers manage and live in their regions and are here to support you with your fundraising.
Select your local area here and get in touch today!
Absolutely, you can make breakthroughs possible however you like! Maybe it’s a bake sale, a baked bean bath or even a body wax. You can find lots of ideas and inspiration here.
If you’re thinking of organising your own cycling challenge or mammoth run, then make sure you let us know here so we can send you your free #TeamARUK fundraising pack and t-shirt!
That’s no problem! Make sure you register your event here and we’ll send you your #TeamARUK fundraising pack, containing everything you need to get started.
Find out more information on this page.
Your donations are important to us and so it is important for us to ensure you know exactly how much money we receive from your donation.
You can make sure we get the most out of your donation by asking those who sponsor you to ensure they tick the Gift Aid box, if they are a UK taxpayer. Gift Aid means that we receive 25% more than taxpayers donate (so if you or your friends give £10, the charity gets £12.50).
It is also worth considering which fundraising site works for you as there are several to choose from with different benefits and fees. You can find a full breakdown of the top fundraising sites and their fees here.
You’ve done the hard part…now shout loud and proud about your event! Social media is a great way to share your fundraising page or set up an event. We also have a social media toolkit! From cover images to profile pictures, you can find all you need to customise your social profiles here.
Why not contact your local newspapers for advertisement, put up posters in your area, contact local websites and post on community forums too?
From collection pots to our orange t-shirts, we have loads of fundraising materials available for you to use at your event. Make your order today here.
Find out how to pay your donations in on this page.
Minimum sponsorship amounts are put in place to ensure we offset our investment in the entry costs, allowing us to fund the best research as quickly as we can. In the worst case, the charity may lose money from that event place if the minimum amount is not raised and in some cases, you may not get to take part in the event.
There is no legally binding contract if the minimum pledge is not met and you would not be required to make up the difference, however we cannot stress enough the importance of hitting your target!
For every £1 donated in 2021/22, 73p powered life-changing research and helped people to understand and take action on dementia. The remaining 27p raised our next £1 and funded essential running costs.
We fund pioneering research that will make a real difference to people’s lives – now and in the future. Read more about our strategic approach to research, our exciting big initiatives and search through some of our pioneering research networks and partnerships. Find out more here.
Find out more about how your fundraising helps by taking a look at what your amazing fundraising can pay for.
If we were unable to answer your question, please do contact us at fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org or speak to a member of the team on 0300 111 5555.
If you are fundraising through your workplace you can email corporate@alzheimersresearchuk.org or call 01223 896605 to speak to a member of the Corporate Partnerships team.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. We fund pioneering research to find preventions, treatments and ultimately, a cure for dementia. Our mission is to bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment by 2025 and with your support, we’re funding the very best science that will take us there. You can find out more about the research we fund in our Annual Report and Annual Review.
Alzheimer’s Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia, primarily through the provision of care and support services throughout the country. They also fund dementia research, though this is a relatively small proportion of their overall expenditure. You can find out more about their work in their Annual Report.
As charities with a number of similar aims, we work together on specific initiatives such as the Brains for Dementia Research brain donation scheme and Join Dementia Research, which helps match people who want to volunteer for research to suitable studies. Having more than one voice to campaign on issues affecting people with dementia can also mean a bigger impact, helping to keep the condition in the public eye. Individual charities can play to their strengths to bring about big changes in complex conditions; look at the many charities that play unique but important roles within the field of cancer.
Dementia is our biggest medical challenge, and Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely focused on driving research to find answers. We believe the challenge of dementia is sufficient to justify an independent charity dedicated to supporting scientific efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Volunteers are a vital force in our efforts to defeat dementia. Becoming a volunteer can take as much or as little time as you like. Whether you can spare a few hours collecting in your local supermarket, or a full day cheering at one of our cheer stations, there is a volunteer team waiting to welcome you.
Find out about all of volunteering roles here.
As Charity of the Year for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon, Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer's Society joined forces for a special year-long campaign to make a stand against dementia.
The Dementia Revolution was a unique opportunity to power the most ambitious dementia research endeavour the UK has ever seen – the UK Dementia Research Institute. We managed to raise over £4 million in the year leading up to the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon.
Find out how to support Alzheimer's Research UK in this year's Virgin Money London Marathon.
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