Alzheimer Scotland’s dementia café in Aberdeen – hailed as a lifeline to sufferers and families affected by the disease – has received £2,500 from Aberdeen Asset Management’s Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation was established in 2012 to formalise and develop the Group’s charitable giving globally.

Alzheimer Scotland’s corporate fundraiser Fiona Lewis said that the value of providing an informal get together for people affected by the disease could not be underestimated. Users of the café have welcomed the ability to socialise and lessen the load with others in a similar situation.

Fiona said: “The Dementia Café positively impacts on many lives in the Aberdeen area and Aberdeen Asset Management Charitable Foundation’s kind support of £2,500 will help Alzheimer Scotland to continue providing this vital community service.”

Dominic Kite of Aberdeen Asset Management’s Charitable Foundation, added: “This café does great work in supporting people with dementia, their family and carers enabling them to remain connected with their communities, and to meet others in a similar situation in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. We are pleased to offer this support and show our backing to Dementia Awareness Week and its message ‘let’s challenge dementia together’.”