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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,213,850
Latest Expenditure
£2,665,698

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,772,752
Other Trading £356,252
Investments £84,846
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,390,423
Raising Funds £19,088
Governance £367,912
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £256,187

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,213,850
£2,665,698£2,390,423£4,933,046£3,982,95223 / 176
2023
£2,380,097
£2,559,031£2,215,481£5,210,454£5,210,45424 / 200
2022
£2,623,221
£2,485,381£2,150,230£5,334,972£5,334,97223 / 200
2021
£2,261,019
£2,557,704£2,115,626£5,422,813£5,422,81324 / 200
2020
£2,521,022
£2,504,694£2,194,123£5,363,715£5,363,71525 / 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.

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

Address
SOCIETY OF OPERATIONS ENGINEERS
22 GREENCOAT PLACE
LONDON
SW1P 1PR
Registration Date
27 July 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972220
Charity Number
1081753

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Trustees

Michael Paul Sweetmore Chair
Caroline Harries Mrs
David Young
Dominic Mark Dawson
George Haywood
Laird Ian Martin Macdonald
Laura Hadzik
Nick Patrick Elliott
Prof Louis Lock
Stephen Gordon Tweed

Also Known As

  • Society of Operations Engineers
  • Soe

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30 July 2026
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