Lord Cameron has stepped down as President of Alzheimer's Research UK following his appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. He had held the unpaid, voluntary post since January 2017, taking it on shortly after leaving Downing Street.
Over those seven years, the charity credits him with helping to raise more than 20 million pounds for dementia research and with opening doors to new strategic partnerships and collaborations. He also took on a public-facing role, speaking at events around the world and meeting supporters and people living with dementia.
Chief Executive Hilary Evans-Newton thanked him for his service, saying the charity was grateful for the time, dedication and energy he brought to the role, and that with his support Alzheimer's Research UK remains at the forefront of global efforts to deliver new treatments and work towards a cure.
For families affected by dementia, the practical significance of a high-profile figurehead is fundraising and visibility: money raised through such roles feeds directly into the research pipeline that produces new drugs and diagnostic tools. Alzheimer's Research UK has not yet named a successor.