The Society Of Operations Engineers
Also known as: Society of Operations Engineers, Soe
SOE is a membership organisation with individual members,company and academic members. It offers a wide range of technical information, advice and feedback via its website, journals and technical events. It encourages suitably qualified members to register with Engineering Council and operates a licensing scheme - irtec - for vehicle mechanics and technicians.
Activities & Mission
SOE is a membership organisation with individual members,company and academic members. It offers a wide range of technical information, advice and feedback via its website, journals and technical events. It encourages suitably qualified members to register with Engineering Council and operates a licensing scheme - irtec - for vehicle mechanics and technicians.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,213,850 | £2,665,698 | £2,390,423 | £4,933,046 | £3,982,952 | 23 / 176 |
| 2023 | £2,380,097 | £2,559,031 | £2,215,481 | £5,210,454 | £5,210,454 | 24 / 200 |
| 2022 | £2,623,221 | £2,485,381 | £2,150,230 | £5,334,972 | £5,334,972 | 23 / 200 |
| 2021 | £2,261,019 | £2,557,704 | £2,115,626 | £5,422,813 | £5,422,813 | 24 / 200 |
| 2020 | £2,521,022 | £2,504,694 | £2,194,123 | £5,363,715 | £5,363,715 | 25 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society Of Operations Engineers
What does The Society Of Operations Engineers do?
SOE is a membership organisation with individual members,company and academic members. It offers a wide range of technical information, advice and feedback via its website, journals and technical events. It encourages suitably qualified members to register with Engineering Council and operates a licensing scheme - irtec - for vehicle mechanics and technicians.
How much income did The Society Of Operations Engineers report in 2024?
The Society Of Operations Engineers reported total income of £2.21m and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of Operations Engineers?
The Society Of Operations Engineers has a program ratio of 108.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society Of Operations Engineers registered as a charity?
The Society Of Operations Engineers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2000 as charity number 1081753. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs The Society Of Operations Engineers?
The Society Of Operations Engineers is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Paul Sweetmore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of Operations Engineers operate?
The Society Of Operations Engineers operates across 5 areas, including Hong Kong, Ireland, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Society Of Operations Engineers a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of Operations Engineers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081753.
Details
22 GREENCOAT PLACE
LONDON
SW1P 1PR
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated