01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC034265
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- KA10 9BL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £28,989 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £62,046 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 9 September 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £33,283 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £57,926 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 3 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £53,324 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £55,324 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 9 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £21,217 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £56,349 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 4 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £27,936 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £57,495 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 13 July 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- The 25% ME GROUP, PO BOX 8620, TROON
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.25megroup.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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