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East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd)

Also known as: Essmee

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£27,063
Latest Expenditure
£24,733

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£27,063
£24,7330 / 85
2024
£24,040
£23,4160 / 90
2023
£24,292
£25,8050 / 99
2022
£16,098
£8,7150 / 97

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Frequently asked questions about East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd)

What does East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) do?

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.

How much income did East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) report in 2025?

East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) registered as a charity?

East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2008 as charity number 1122635. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd)?

East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) operate?

East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) a registered charity?

Yes — East Somerset Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers (ltd) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122635.

Details

Address
THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND
SHEPTON MALLET
SOMERSET
BA4 6QN
Registration Date
6 February 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4036357
Charity Number
1122635

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Trustees

Alan Leslie Hutfield
Also governs 1 other charity
Gavin James Lang
George White
Graham Hayman
Kevin John Grimes
Simon Neath
Stuart Graham Bond

Also Known As

  • Essmee

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