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25% M.E. Group

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC034265
Status
Active
Registered
March 21, 2003
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
The 25% ME GROUP
PO BOX 8620
TROON
KA10 9BL

Contact

Website
25megroup.org
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health'

To assist severely affected ME sufferers and their carers. To this end we provide two 36 page newsletters per year containing lots of information regarding severe ME. We provide and update a contact list for members which allows them to contact each other if they wish and helps to break the isolation caused by this illness. We run special interest groups such as a prayer group, links service, welcome/befriending service and listening ear service which are coordinated and managed by group volunteers. In addition we have two advocacy workers who provide our members with help regarding benefits, care, medical and housing issues. We also campaign for better awareness of severe ME by highlighting areas of shortfall for the severely affected in the benefits system, medical and care information etc. We have produced many factsheets and medical papers produced by our medical advisors which are available and free to download from our website at www.25megroup.org.

Objectives: The main aims and objectives (purpose) of the Group shall be to promote the welfare of and advance the education of those suffering from the problems related to the severe effects of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), their families and cares by: 1 The Advancement of Health by: (a) raising awareness of M.E., it’s various causes, symptoms, effects and treatments. (b) alleviating the isolation severe M.E. causes. (c) encourage members to participate within the group. (d) encouraged communication between members (telephone or letter - regular up-dated copies of the members contact list ensures all members have equal access) 2. The Advancement of Education & Science (a) producing effective educational material of this illness for members, their family, friends and relatives. various health care professionals and the education of the general public. (b) Collating statistical data for and on behalf of health care professionals, voluntary and statutory agencies, specialist working groups and to appropriate medical research institutions. (c) Raising awareness within the medical profession and paramedical profession about the severe effects of M.E

Areas of operation

Main operating location
South Ayrshire
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £33,283 £57,926 3
March 31, 2024 £53,324 £55,324 3
March 31, 2023 £21,217 £56,349 3
March 31, 2022 £27,936 £57,495 3
March 31, 2021 £48,068 £56,097 3