Action For Me
Also known as: Action for M E, Afme
Action for M.E. was established for the relief of people suffering from the disease MyalgicEncephalomyelitis, (commonly known as M.E., or CFS/ME), and to provide information, advice and support, and to promote public education, campaigning and research into the disease. On a day to day basis we provide telephone support to people with M.E., manage Online M.E Centre and publish 'InterAction'.
Activities & Mission
Action for M.E. was established for the relief of people suffering from the disease MyalgicEncephalomyelitis, (commonly known as M.E., or CFS/ME), and to provide information, advice and support, and to promote public education, campaigning and research into the disease. On a day to day basis we provide telephone support to people with M.E., manage Online M.E Centre and publish 'InterAction'.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — The M.e. Trust (organisation 5019366)
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Colchester M E S H Group (organisation 1002764)
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — M.e. North Devon (organisation 3985228)
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Association of Young People with Me Limited (organisation 3973484)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,365,672 | £1,780,448 | £1,360,926 | £910,620 | £397,892 | 35 / 36 |
| 2024 | £1,734,551 | £1,788,660 | £1,343,147 | £1,326,547 | £8 | 24 / 48 |
| 2023 | £1,123,419 | £1,794,518 | £1,513,267 | £1,380,295 | £1,206,570 | 40 / 63 |
| 2022 | £2,497,718 | £1,326,158 | £1,082,909 | £2,054,826 | £1,803,244 | 29 / 50 |
| 2021 | £1,192,127 | £832,594 | £716,785 | £885,515 | £608,050 | 19 / 70 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action For Me
What does Action For Me do?
Action for M.E. was established for the relief of people suffering from the disease MyalgicEncephalomyelitis, (commonly known as M.E., or CFS/ME), and to provide information, advice and support, and to promote public education, campaigning and research into the disease. On a day to day basis we provide telephone support to people with M.E., manage Online M.E Centre and publish 'InterAction'.
How much income did Action For Me report in 2025?
Action For Me reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For Me?
Action For Me has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For Me registered as a charity?
Action For Me was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1994 as charity number 1036419. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Action For Me?
Action For Me is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger Siddle. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For Me operate?
Action For Me operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Action For Me a registered charity?
Yes — Action For Me is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1036419.
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- Action for M E
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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