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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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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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,138,378 | £2,392,411 | £2,245,367 | £4,925,770 | £3,887,951 | 20 / 188 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
The Society Of Operations Engineers reported total income of £2.14m and reported expenditure of £2.39m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 12 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.
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