Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer
Alzheimer's Society's Community Fundraiser, Cambs, Suffolk and Norfolk, Natalie Skipper (far left) joined BMRA Board members to celebrate the milestone total members raised for the charity.
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), the UK’s Trade Association for all metal recyclers, would like to thank its members, who have helped to raise a massive £44,843.45 for Alzheimer’s Society in 2023.
Raffles and auctions held at the BMRA’s Golf Day and Annual Dinner over the year, as well as Photography Competition prize donations, saw the total reach this remarkable milestone.
Each year, the BMRA’s President, Susie Burrage OBE, selects a charity that funds will be raised for. Ms Burrage added: “In recent years, we've been delighted by the generosity of our members who participate in our fundraising activities, especially when both individuals and businesses have been challenged by rising costs.
“The amount raised for Alzheimer’s Society has astonished us, and we are extremely grateful to our members for their generosity and support. This money will enable Alzheimer’s Society to make a real difference to people living with dementia, along with the research it funds to understand the causes, develop effective treatments, improve care and hopefully find a cure.”
Natalie Skipper, Community Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society said: “This is a truly remarkable achievement, and I can’t thank BMRA members enough for their incredible support.
“Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and one in three people born today will go on to develop the condition in their lifetime.
“Alzheimer’s Society is here to provide help and hope to everyone affected by dementia - past, present and future.
“For anyone concerned about their memory, or that of a loved one, it’s important to seek a diagnosis because it will unlock the door to vital information, practical advice and emotional support.
“There is a free symptoms checklist on our website at alzheimers.org.uk/memoryloss which is endorsed by the Royal College of GPs. It can be filled out, downloaded and shown to a person’s doctor as a conversation starter.”
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Notes to editors
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) represents the £7.5 billion metals recycling sector, which comprises an estimated 2,500 businesses and employs over 15,000 people. The industry trades and processes 12 million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals every year, including: steel, aluminium and copper. On average, we export between 75%-80% of all scrap arisings in the UK.
Scrap metals are secondary raw materials whose use reduces the demand for precious natural resources needed to make new metal compounds – such as iron ore in steelmaking; nickel in stainless steel; or alumina and bauxite in aluminium smelting.
For example, every tonne of recycled steel saves:
1.5 tonnes of iron ore
1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide
0.5 tonnes of coal
70% of the energy
40% of the water
The figures for aluminium and copper are even more impressive. The recycling of copper requires up to 85% less energy than primary production. Around the world, this saves 40 million tonnes of CO2. Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing aluminium from raw materials and saves 97% of greenhouse gas emissions produced in the primary production process.
About Alzheimer’s Society
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.
