KPMG achieves £1 million mark for Alzheimer’s Society ahead of target

In 2008, KPMG staff voted for Alzheimer's Society to be the firm's main charitable focus. Over the past two years, KPMG staff have been involved in a variety of activities to raise funds to help people with dementia, their families and carers.

Offices across the UK have championed the cause through fundraising events, awareness campaigns and volunteering.

John Griffith-Jones, Senior Partner of KPMG in the UK, said: 

'This is a terrific result and demonstrates the strength of our people who are the driving force behind our charitable giving. Our people have been the backbone of this campaign allowing us to make a tangible difference on a large scale. I am really proud of what KPMG has done for Alzheimer's Society.'

The highlight of the partnership came this summer, after a marathon nationwide bike ride in which KPMG staff clocked up more than 15,000 miles. 250 partners and staff, their families, plus alumni and clients took part in KPMG's 'Big Blue Bike Ride' to raise more than £170,000 for Alzheimer's Society. 

Alison Halsey, Lead Partner for the charity partnership at KPMG, said:

'I am delighted that KPMG has raised so much, reaching £1 million is credit to our people's commitment and participation in a variety of activities.  Alzheimer's Society has been a great charity partner and our people have really connected with the cause.'

Ruth Sutherland, Interim Chief Executive at Alzheimer's Society, said:

'We are incredibly excited that KPMG has reached the one million pound mark, with a month of fundraising still to come. Alzheimer's Society would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has so enthusiastically championed our cause and helped to spread the word about dementia.

'The support of organisations like KPMG helps us support people to live well with dementia today, and fund research to find a cure for tomorrow. We look forward to our final month of fundraising with KPMG, which I'm sure will also be a great success.'

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Notes to editors:

About KPMG:
KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and operates from 22 offices across the UK with nearly 11,000 partners and staff.  The UK firm recorded a turnover of £1.6 billion in the year ended September 2009. KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 146 countries and have 140,000 professionals working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity.  KPMG International provides no client services.

About Alzheimer's Society:

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia.
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just 15 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051.
• Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them. 
• Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk 
• Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk