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
Activities & Mission
To provide information and support for people with ME/CFS/PVFS
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 303). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £894,589 | £1,235,642 | £1,113,722 | £3,520,817 | £1,558,840 | 21 / 26 |
| 2024 | £1,118,304 | £865,244 | £846,648 | £3,861,870 | £1,220,357 | 15 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,017,845 | £753,610 | £743,726 | £3,608,810 | £2,222,674 | 13 / 20 |
| 2022 | £860,520 | £631,401 | £631,401 | £3,344,575 | £2,496,603 | 12 / 22 |
| 2021 | £1,264,843 | £486,326 | £486,326 | £3,115,456 | £2,207,334 | 10 / 26 |
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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 2025?
The Myalgic Encephalopathy Association Limited reported total income of £895k and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 124.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 303 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.
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Other notable Health charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
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
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated