Alzheimer's Research UK

Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) is the United Kingdom's leading dementia research charity, founded in 1992 as the Alzheimer's Research Trust.

Alzheimer's Research UK
MottoMake breakthroughs possible
TypeCharitable organisation
FocusAlzheimer's disease research
Health policy
Key people
David Cameron
Websitealzheimersresearchuk.org
Formerly called
Alzheimer's Research Trust

It is dedicated to funding scientific studies to find ways to treat, cure or prevent all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia.

As of 2019, Alzheimer's Research UK funds 139 research projects across the UK and internationally, and has committed more than £117 million to dementia research.[1]

Alzheimer's Research UK is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities.

History
Tanith Lee raising money for the Alzheimer's Research Trust as part of the Match It For Pratchett campaign 2011

The charity was founded by four members of the public as a result of their deep concerns at the lack of funding for Alzheimer's research.[2]

In 1998, the trust awarded its first major grant of £500,000 to a team led by distinguished scientist Dr Michel Goedert in Cambridge. At that time the charity funded over 100 grants all over the UK at a cost of more than £11 million.[2]

In March 2008, author Terry Pratchett, who had the disease, donated one million US dollars to the trust.[3]

In 2009 Alzheimer's Research Trust scientists discovered two new genes related to Alzheimer's. Over 16,000 people took part in this study. The findings were reported around the world and hailed by TIME magazine as one of the most important medical discoveries of the year.

In February 2010, the Alzheimer's Research Trust released the Dementia 2010 report, revealing new evidence of the prevalence, economic cost and research funding for dementia and other major conditions.[4][5]

In February 2011 Alzheimer's Research Trust was renamed as Alzheimer's Research UK.

In 2016, Alzheimer's Research UK became a founding funder of the UK Dementia Research Institute, a £290 million joint investment with the Medical Research Council and Alzheimer's Society.[6]

In 2017, the former Prime Minister David Cameron was appointed President of Alzheimer's Research UK.

Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society were the joint Charity of The Year for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. The Dementia Revolution campaign raised £4 million, supporting research at the UK Dementia Research Institute.[7]

Income

Alzheimer's Research UK relies on donations from individuals, companies and charitable trusts, money raised by individuals and gifts left in people's Wills to fund dementia research.  

The charity reported a total income of £38.5m for the 12-month period ending March 2019, £36.7m of which was income from donations.[8]

References
  1. "How much research we fund". Dementia Statistics Hub. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  2. "History". Alzheimer's Research Trust. 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 23 April 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2008.
  3. "Pratchett funds Alzheimer's study". BBC News. March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 17 March 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
  4. "dementia2010.org". dementia2010.org. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  5. "Dementia 'losing out' to cancer in funding stakes". BBC News. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  6. Institute, UK DRI: UK Dementia Research (2018-12-05). "UK DRI: UK Dementia Research…". UK DRI: UK Dementia Research Institute. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  7. Today, Charity (2019-10-02). "Dementia Revolution raises £4million". Charity Today News. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  8. Kay, Liam. "Income at Alzheimer's Research UK has almost tripled in the past five years, accounts show". www.thirdsector.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-01-06.


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