Mayor Of Ashford Supports Alzheimer’s Research UK As Chosen Charity

Author

Kent Business Newsletter
August 07, 2025

Mayor of Ashford Borough Council Councillor Lyn Suddards has announced she will be supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK as one of two chosen charities throughout her year in office.

Councillor Suddards chose to support the charity to raise awareness and also to raise money through a variety of community fundraising events and activity throughout the year.

Dementia affects almost one million people in the UK, and it’s estimated that 26,138* are living with dementia here in Kent. Tragically, not one of them will survive. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to change that. The charity is striving for a cure by revolutionising the way dementia is treated, diagnosed, and prevented. With no treatments currently available in the NHS, there has never been a more pressing time to support dementia research.

Councillor Suddards said:

I have chosen Alzheimer's Research UK because my father died from this - he and my mother had Vascular Dementia. I feel an urgency to promote this charity for fundraising. Research could change our fates. If we invest in research and educate ourselves now, we can change the future for ourselves and the youths in our community.

Shelle Luscombe, Regional Fundraising Officer for Kent & Sussex, at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said:

“We are delighted that Councillor Suddards has chosen to support Alzheimer’s Research UK during her year in office. Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death and one in two of us will be affected by dementia, either by developing it ourselves or by caring for someone with the condition.

“This cannot continue, which is why Alzheimer’s Research UK exists for a cure. With supporters such as the Mayor, councillors and residents of Ashford by our side, we will put a stop to dementia. Thank you, Ashford, for standing with us for a cure.”

The Mayor’s other chosen charity is Motor Neurone Disease Association.

To directly support the Mayor’s fundraising activity, find further details here: www.ashford.gov.uk/your-council/the-mayor-civic-and-ceremonial/the-mayor/

Before you go… 
➡️ Do you have exciting news to share about your business?
➡️ Would you like to advertise to an audience of decision makers in Kent?
➡️ Would you like to feature in the Entrepreneurs Deep Dive section?
➡️ Do you have a job vacancy you’d like us to post?

Contact us today - [email protected]