GLOBAL real estate advisor CBRE, which has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has announced Alzheimer’s Society as its new UK charity partner.
In the UK, roughly 900,000 people live with dementia, with this number expected to rise to 1.6 million people by 2040.
Throughout the two-year partnership, CBRE will aim to raise £600,000 to directly support the charity’s work through various fundraising initiatives, including its flagship Great Property Bike Ride event.
Ciaran Bird, divisional president & CEO, UK and Ireland, CBRE, said, “We are thrilled to announce Alzheimer’s Society as our chosen charity partner for the next two years, as voted for by our employees. Building on our history of successful charity partnerships, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals affected by dementia and we hope to make a real difference through a whole host of fundraising initiatives to support such a deserving charity. We are looking forward to getting started!”
Kate Lee, Alzheimer’s Society CEO, added, “One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia and it’s currently the UK’s biggest killer. Alzheimer’s Society is committed to ending the devastation caused by dementia, providing help and hope for everyone affected.
“The urgency to meet the challenge posed by dementia is greater than ever and we are absolutely delighted to partner with CBRE who have committed to supporting our vital services to help people affected by dementia, and their families, navigate the overwhelming impact of a dementia diagnosis. Through CBRE’s generous support, we can continue to provide life-changing dementia services for people affected by dementia today, while delivering hope for the future.”
