East Somerset Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (Ltd)
Analysis
East Somerset Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (Ltd) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in February 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06208865). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, East Somerset Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (Ltd) reported income of £27k and spending of £25k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,995 to £27k (+171%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, East Somerset Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (Ltd) sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard (£27k), Bristol Vintage Bus Group (£27k) and Somerset Churches Trust (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Design, building and upkeep of the railway's infrastructure. Construction and maintenance of various locomotive types and rolling stock. Educational talks for members. Education and training of young people in the building and running the railway. Public running days for members of the public. Open Weekends for members of other model engineering societies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Warden Abbey Vineyard | Luton | £27k |
| Bristol Vintage Bus Group | Bristol | £27k |
| Somerset Churches Trust | Bath | £27k |
| The Congelow Organic Educational Charitable Trust | Kent | £27k |