Fundraising | Alzheimer's Society

How the People’s Postcode Lottery is helping to fund a life without loneliness

Separated from his wife Jean during the pandemic, Kevin Jones has felt periods of extreme loneliness and isolation. Find out how funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery is helping us provide support for Kevin and others like him.

GLOW sponsored night walks are back with purpose in March

Ruth Fitzgerald in Newtownards, County Down is looking forward to the return of GLOW sponsored night walks in 2022.

30 November 2021

My dad inspired my song that fundraises for dementia research

Nigel Starmer-Smith enjoyed an incredible sporting career and, to his son Charlie, has always been a hero. Following many challenges as a family, including the progression of Nigel's dementia, Charlie relied on music to unpack his feelings. Now he is fundraising for Alzheimer's Society with his song, Spotlight.

26 November 2021

Alzheimer’s Society to benefit from the Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal

The Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2021 is supporting four charities for its annual fundraising campaign, which last year raised over £800,000.

Celebrating Elf Day in a service that supports people at home

Courtney Jones in north Wales remembers the joy that last year’s Elf Day brought to colleagues and the people they support.

30 September 2021

Dathlu Elf Day mewn gwasanaeth sy’n cefnogi pobl gartref

Mae Courtney Jones yng ngogledd Cymru yn cofio’r llawenydd ddaeth Elf Day i gydweithwyr a’r bobl maent yn eu cefnogi.

30 September 2021

TV presenter Ruth Langsford and Made in Chelsea’s Gareth Locke-Locke put their best foot forward for Memory Walk this weekend

Famous faces from TV joined a sea of fundraisers this weekend at two of Alzheimer’s Society’s landmark Memory Walk events that took place on Sunday 26 September, - raising money for people affected by dementia who have been worst hit by the pandemic.

Brits would rather go on a walk with their pet than their partner, Memory Walk survey reveals

Alzheimer’s Society survey reveals new data ahead of Memory Walk 2021, which starts this Autumn, with 44% of pet owners saying they would rather walk with their pets than their partners.

'For Jean' - my £1 million donation to Alzheimer's Society

Malcolm Joyce's £1 million donation is the largest amount ever donated to Alzheimer's Society by an individual. Read Malcolm's story, his reasons for donating, and the difference it's making for people affected by dementia.

Dance for Dementia

Does your family love to dance? Join our online dance party on Sunday 3 October between 5pm and 6pm to help people affected by dementia.

Host of stars from screen to stadiums unite against dementia for Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks

TV’s biggest stars are putting their best foot forward this Autumn, joining thousands in support of Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event Memory Walk, sponsored by Santander, taking place throughout September and October 2021.

My Grandad with dementia was a special part of my wedding

Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day.

What do the different badges for dementia mean?

Following some confusion over what different blue flower badges represent, here we tackle some common myths about their meaning, who can wear blue flower badges and why.