If you have a risk profile that suggests you are at high risk of a heart attack, then, in my opinion yes I think that you should.
My OH, his brother and sister all do and are alive. Their family history suggests that they might not be without i them.
I have taken them to reduce very high cholesterol on diagnosis and would have no hesitation about taking them again if need be.
Read around but try to read all sides of the question, reading only one side just reinforces your opinions,
Re the BHF and sponsorship.
http://www.bhf.org.uk/about-us/our-poli ... anies.aspx
You will also find a long and varied thread about statins on their discussion forum and other info on their main website.