# Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Society Incorporated

**Charities Register number:** CC30391
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2008-06-30
**Sector:** Health
**ICNPO group:** Health
**Region:** Dunedin
**NZBN:** 9429042582908
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

 To provide support for and publish and distribute information to groups and individuals suffering from or interested in ME/CFS including their families and carers.  To provide a National focus for and to represent individual sufferers and support groups for ME/CFS in New Zealand.  To promote research into the study of ME/CFS, and of the causes and treatments of this disease and to liaise internationally and keep abreast of currant research.  To maintain ANZMES position as advisory body in this area of ME/CFS.  To raise awareness of ME/CFS by educating health professionals and the wider community about this medical condition.  To produce a regular publication to all subscribing members to disseminate information and support. ANZMES provides information, support and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). We also sponsor and support research, and offer education and training where applicable.

## CharityData rating

- **Grade:** B+ (82.7 / 100)
- **Financial health:** 86/100
- **Governance:** 75/100
- **Transparency:** 65/100
- **Computed:** 2026-10-01 (methodology 3.11)
- **Flags raised by the methodology:** none

Ratings are an analytical view computed from this charity's own filings to the Charities Register, using a published methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology. They are not advice and not a statement about any individual.

## Latest annual return (year ended 2025-06-30)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$27k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$235k
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$-208k
- **Total assets:** NZ$723k
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$0
- **Net assets:** NZ$723k
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$222k
- **Donations:** NZ$7k
- **Staff costs:** NZ$86k
- **Paid staff:** 2
- **Reporting tier:** Tier3
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=d9fbd7c6-4a56-f011-bb44-0022480ffcd1&isPublic=true

All figures are as filed by the charity with Charities Services, in New Zealand dollars.

> **Note on this year's figures.** The figures filed for this year do not reconcile: reported staff costs exceed reported total revenue. Derived percentages are omitted for this year. Treat the individual figures as filed, and the source annual return as the authority.

## Filing history

| Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Surplus/deficit | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | NZ$27k | NZ$235k | NZ$-208k | NZ$723k |
| 2024-06-30 | NZ$53k | NZ$147k | NZ$-94k | NZ$930k |
| 2023-06-30 | NZ$57k | NZ$131k | not disclosed | NZ$1.02M |
| 2022-06-30 | NZ$34k | NZ$185k | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2021-06-30 | NZ$1.19M | NZ$152k | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2020-06-30 | NZ$39k | NZ$79k | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2019-06-30 | NZ$151k | NZ$71k | not disclosed | NZ$251k |
| 2018-06-30 | NZ$49k | NZ$53k | not disclosed | NZ$171k |
| 2017-06-30 | NZ$51k | NZ$78k | not disclosed | NZ$177k |
| 2016-06-30 | NZ$56k | NZ$60k | not disclosed | NZ$111k |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 5 current (42 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** yes
- **Most recent audit opinion:** unqualified

Individual officers and trustees are not listed here. Their names are on the public Charities Register (https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC30391) and on the charity's profile page.

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-10-01
- Financials: last updated 2026-09-25
- Rating: computed 2026-10-01
- This document generated: 2026-10-03

Figures are as filed. A charity that has filed since the dates above may have newer numbers on the Charities Register.

## More data

- Charity profile: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/associated-new-zealand-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-society-incorporated
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/associated-new-zealand-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-society-incorporated/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/associated-new-zealand-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-society-incorporated/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC30391

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/associated-new-zealand-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-society-incorporated. Primary source: Charities Services (Ngā Rātonga Kaupapa Atawhai), Department of Internal Affairs. Analytical scores are CharityData's own, computed under a published methodology, and are not advice. Generated 2026-10-03T23:27:38.333Z.