Dorset Me Support Group
Analysis
Dorset Me Support Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Weymouth. It was registered in December 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dorset Me Support Group reported income of £41k and spending of £46k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £71k to £41k (-43%), an average of -43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dorset Me Support Group sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jalalabad Association (£41k), Positive Pathways (£41k) and Belford Community Group CIO (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
By providing a fully dedicated Self-Care Co-ordinator, who organises a range of gentle activitiesthat promote a healthy lifestyle. The Co-ordinator also provides practical guidance and support tomembers who face the challenge of managing, or recovering from ME/CFS. Other support includes monthly meetings across Dorset, twice year newsletters, updates on latest research, helpful events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jalalabad Association | Worcester | £41k |
| Positive Pathways | Leicestershire | £41k |
| Belford Community Group CIO | Belford | £41k |
| Golden Age Social Day Care, Bradford | Bradford | £41k |