Cupcakes to help vital cause

Some people have spent lockdown perfecting their baking recipes and now it’s time to put those well-practised skills to good use.

Alzheimer’s Society’s annual Cupcake Day is back for its sixth year and the charity is hoping to raise much-needed cash to fund its vital services.

Taking place on June 17, the society is urging people to support the charity by getting baking and collecting donations for the worthy cause.

You could organise a delivery drop-off of goodies to your neighbours, host a driveway bake sale in your area or have a virtual “bake-off” with colleagues, friends and family.

Whatever you choose, you can help raise money to support the 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK.

By dusting off your pastry-stained cookbook and getting involved in Cupcake Day, you will be helping the charity reach more people through its support services, like the Dementia Connect support line.

The Alzheimers Society services have been used nearly three million times since March last year and have been a lifeline to thousands, but there are many more who urgently need their help.

The society says that people affected by dementia have been left severely impacted by coronavirus and never needed help more.

As well as people with the condition being the worst hit in terms of deaths, people are seeing their symptoms increase, mental health decline and family carers in complete despair.

To sign up and receive your free fundraising pack, visit www.alzheimers. org.uk/cupcake-day