THE DORSET ME SUPPORT GROUP

Charity Number: 1087393
Removed charity

Charity overview

Activities - how the charity spends its money

The charitable aim of the group is to support those suffering from the illness variously known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS). Educate the general public through the promotion and dissemination of knowledge about ME/CFS/PVFS. Support local research into the cause and cure of ME/CFS/PVFS and publicise such research.

Income and expenditure

Data for financial year ending 31 December 2022

Total income: £41,281
Total expenditure: £42,326

Total income includes £34,000 from 1 government grant(s)

Fundraising

This charity raises funds from the public but does not work with professional fundraisers or commercial participators.

Trading

This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.

Trustee payments

No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • Disability
Who the charity helps:
  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • People With Disabilities
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
Where the charity operates:
  • Dorset

Governance

Registration history:
  • 06 July 2001: Standard registration
  • 19 April 2024: Removed (Amalgamated)
  • 19 April 2024: Funds transferred to 1201433 DORSET ME SUPPORT GROUP
Organisation type:
Other
Other names:

No other names

Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Paying staff
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Volunteer management
Land and property:
This charity does not own and/or lease land or property

Financial history

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Financial period end date

Income / Expenditure 31/12/2018 31/12/2019 31/12/2020 31/12/2021 31/12/2022
Total gross income £46.60k £44.56k £39.53k £44.41k £41.28k
Total expenditure £43.60k £44.18k £40.33k £41.19k £42.33k
Income from government contracts N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Income from government grants N/A N/A £30.41k £34.00k £34.00k

Accounts and annual returns

This table shows the charity's record of submitting annual returns, accounts and trustees' annual report (TAR) for the last five financial periods.
Title Reporting year Date received Received Download
Annual return 31 December 2023 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2023 Not submitted
Annual return 31 December 2022 31 October 2023 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2022 31 October 2023 On Time
Annual return 31 December 2021 27 September 2022 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2021 27 September 2022 On Time
Annual return 31 December 2020 08 October 2021 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2020 08 October 2021 On Time
Annual return 31 December 2019 30 September 2020 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2019 30 September 2020 On Time

Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 12 OCTOBER 2000 AS AMENDED 14 JUNE 2001 AND 7 MAY 2009 as amended on 20 Mar 2014

Charitable objects

I) RELIEVE THOSE SUFFERING FROM THE ILLNESS VARIOUSLY KNOWN AS MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME), CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS) OR POST-VIRAL FATIGUE SYNDROME (PVFS) II) EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ME/CFS/PVFS III) ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE CAUSE AND CURE OF ME/CFS/PVFS AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.

Area of benefit

The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.

NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE DORSET