Alzheimer's Society Landmark Partnership With KPMG

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Article Date: 24 Oct 2008 - 3:00 PDT

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Alzheimer's Society has won KPMG's national charity partnership, securing its largest ever corporate relationship by staff vote.

The two-year partnership could raise £750,000 for the charity and offer thousands of hours of volunteering.

Over 6,000 (55 per cent) of KPMG staff and partners voted in the firm's People Charity elections and over the next two years staff will embark on a calendar of fundraising and volunteering activities, that could include anything from pro bono professional support to helping one of our branches or creating a dementia garden.

Neil Hunt, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer's Society, says,

We are hugely grateful to the staff and partners of KPMG for choosing Alzheimer's Society as their People Charity. The money raised will help us provide care for today and to find a cure for tomorrow.

Dementia is more than just memory loss; it robs people of their lives. 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will die with the condition, yet dementia research and care is severely underfunded in the UK. This will be Alzheimer's Society's largest partnership voted by staff and we hope it is a sign that the tides are turning for dementia.

Mike Kelly, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at KPMG says,

We are delighted to be working with Alzheimer's Society and its sister charity Alzheimer Scotland and are thoroughly looking forward to delivering with them an exciting programme of fundraising, volunteering and participation in many of the Society's challenging events.

We are committed to developing an innovative and effective partnership, positively contributing to the charity's vital work in the UK.

Notes

- KPMG in the UK is a leading provider of professional services including audit, tax, and advisory, and was named the Sunday Times Best Big Company to Work For 2008.

- Over 6,000(55 per cent) of KPMG staff and partners voted in the firm's People Charity election this summer and Alzheimer's Society emerged the winner.

- 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will die with a form of dementia.

- 700, 000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 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 those who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

- As a charity, Alzheimer's Society depends on the generosity of the public to help it care, research and campaign for people with dementia. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting http://www.alzheimers.org.uk.

- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit http://www.alzheimers.org.uk.

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