The 25% ME Group: AGM Reports and Ballot Booklet (2025)

The 25% ME Group, a UK charity supporting people with severe ME, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1st September 2025 via postal ballot. This booklet includes the agenda, minutes from the 2024 AGM, ballot papers, the Chairperson’s report, and financial statements.

📋 AGM Agenda

• Approval of 2024 AGM minutes
• Ratification of Chairperson’s Report
• Approval of Annual Accounts & Audit Report
• Reappointment of Independent Auditor (Fiona Collie)
• Election of Management Committee and Office Bearers
• Proposed date for next AGM: 1st September 2026

🗳️ Voting Process

• Conducted by postal ballot due to the nature of the group’s membership.
• Members vote to approve reports and elect committee members and office bearers.
• Ballot includes Part A (reports and auditor) and Part B (committee and office bearers).

🧑‍💼 Committee and Office Bearer Elections

Ordinary/Full Members (8 places):
John Breward, Tanya Harrison, Ina Wilson, Hayley Klinger, Simon Lawrence, Jan Johnson, Maggie Kerr, Kate Wilson

Associate Members (2 places):
Margaret Totten, Patricia Williams

Office Bearers:

• Chairperson: Simon Lawrence
• Secretary: Jan Johnson
• Treasurer: Margaret Totten

📈 Chairperson’s Report Highlights

• The group marks its 30th year, continuing to provide advocacy and support services.
• Core funding supports staff and operations, with weekly costs around £1,000.
• Advocacy services are in high demand due to benefit reforms.
• The group remains active in national initiatives, including work with DWP, NICE, NHS England, and ME organisations.
• Helen Baxter contributed to national presentations, publications, and training modules on severe ME.

💰 Finance & Audit

• Financial reports and audit documents are included for member review and approval.