Action for ME

Meeting the needs of people affected by ME today, taking action to secure change for tomorrow.


Action for ME is the UK’s leading charity for all people affected by ME. Positioned at the intersection of direct support and long-term change, we’ve been working to improve every aspect of life with ME since 1987.  We believe real change won’t just happen; it has to be made. That’s why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that’s helping people today with support, information and care, or working towards securing change through lobbying, campaigning and funding breakthrough research. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights and futures of people affected by ME.


How Your Support Helps

£500 could provide 5 hours of support to a person with severe ME by a trained information and support worker
£1,000 could provide support to two families by a skilled practitioner, who can help them care for their sick child 
£1,800 could remove barriers to a person with ME influencing a research project, ensuring they are fairly supported to participate in a steering group 


All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Tatton Park 5k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£150

Tatton Park 10k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£250

Battersea Park 10k - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:£250

Battersea Park 5K - September

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 10K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 2.5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Mansfield 10k

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Market Pl, Mansfield Ng18 1hx, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:£250

Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Capesthorne, Hall, Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£350

Basildon Half Marathon

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Basildon, UK

Registration Price:£36
Fundraising Amount:£350

Mansfield Junior Race

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Market Pl, Mansfield Ng18 1hx, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£35

Derbyshire Dales Hiking Trail - 15KM

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.