Become a Member / Donations

Membership is open to anyone who has ME/CFS, PVFS, or Long Covid. You can also join us if you do not have a diagnosis but suspect that you might have one of these conditions. We also welcome all family, friends, loved ones, and carers.

Members receive discounts on activities we provide, our quarterly newsletter and invites to attend talks that are hosted by KCIMESG.

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Become a member

It takes about two minutes and you do not need an account. Nothing is ever taken automatically: to renew next year, simply come back to this page.

£5membership valid until 30 April 2027

We will send your receipt here.

So we can contact you about your membership.

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Are you a new member?

How would you like our quarterly newsletter?

A few optional details

Pay £5 with PayPal or by card

Payments are handled securely by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by card, and we never see your card details.

Other ways to join

If you would rather not use the online form, you can become a member in other ways.

Download our membership form (Word document)

  • Send a completed membership form to:
    KCIMESG
    C/O Hilary Bickerton
    10 Robin Hood Way
    Clifton
    Brighouse
    HD6 4LA
  • Email your completed membership form to kirklees.calderdale.imesg@gmail.com
  • Give a completed membership form to a Management Committee member at one of our meetings or events.

Membership costs £5 a year.

KCIMESG is a volunteer-run group with a small budget. We rely on donations, so any contribution, large or small, is greatly appreciated.

Best for us: bank transfer

We receive your whole donation (PayPal deducts an administration fee). Please put your surname as the reference.

Account name
KCIMESG
Sort code
40-25-10
Account number
02466317

or donate online

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For your receipt.

Donate with PayPal or by card

Payments are handled securely by PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by card, and we never see your card details.

Other ways to donate
  • Write a cheque payable to Kirklees & Calderdale Independent ME Support Group and post it to:
    KCIMESG
    C/O Hilary Bickerton
    10 Robin Hood Way
    Clifton
    Brighouse
    HD6 4LA
    (include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like a receipt)
  • Give cash or a cheque to the Membership Secretary (or another committee member) at one of our meetings.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Where your money goes

The Kirklees and Calderdale Independent ME Support Group is a volunteer-run organisation with a small budget. Membership fees and donations help to keep our support going: regular meet-ups across Kirklees and Calderdale, our telephone support line, our quarterly newsletter, and work to raise awareness of ME/CFS with the public, local agencies and health professionals.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

All data collected by KCIMESG is stored in accordance with our privacy notice.