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The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited

Also known as: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association, The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association, The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association, The Me Association, The Me Society

To provide information and support for people with ME/CFS/PVFS

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Activities & Mission

To provide information and support for people with ME/CFS/PVFS

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,118,304
Latest Expenditure
£865,244

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 483). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £896,876
Charitable Activities £89,742
Other Trading £32,717
Investments £98,969
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £846,648
Raising Funds £18,596
Governance £7,810
Grants to Institutions £164,828
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,118,304
£865,244£846,648£3,861,870£1,220,35715 / 20
2023
£1,017,845
£753,610£743,726£3,608,810£2,222,67413 / 20
2022
£860,520
£631,401£631,401£3,344,575£2,496,60312 / 22
2021
£1,264,843
£486,326£486,326£3,115,456£2,207,33410 / 26
2020
£1,109,773
£493,090£493,090£2,336,939£2,055,7568 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited

What does The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited do?

To provide information and support for people with ME/CFS/PVFS

How much income did The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited report in 2024?

The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £865k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited?

The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited has a program ratio of 75.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 483 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited registered as a charity?

The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1989 as charity number 801279. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited?

The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited operate?

The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801279.

Details

Address
UNIT 7 APOLLO OFFICE COURT
RADCLIVE ROAD
GAWCOTT
BUCKINGHAM
MK18 4DF
Registration Date
5 April 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801279
Charity Number
801279

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Trustees

David Allen
Dr CHARLES BERNARD SHEPHERD
EWAN STUART DALE
MARTINE AINSWORTH-WELLS
Michael Mitchell
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Health

Also Known As

  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association
  • The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association
  • The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association
  • The Me Association
  • The Me Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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