Women's Engineering Society
Also known as: W E S
Promotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions.
Activities & Mission
Promotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
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 | £569,174 | £704,505 | £518,786 | £337,057 | £177,571 | 6 / 90 |
| 2024 | £689,012 | £543,496 | £434,456 | £442,525 | £348,048 | 9 / 90 |
| 2023 | £511,549 | £482,881 | £380,148 | £298,009 | £263,435 | 8 / 100 |
| 2022 | £423,909 | £372,020 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £311,474 | £317,352 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Women's Engineering Society
What does Women's Engineering Society do?
Promotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions.
How much income did Women's Engineering Society report in 2025?
Women's Engineering Society reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £705k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Women's Engineering Society?
Women's Engineering Society has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Women's Engineering Society registered as a charity?
Women's Engineering Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1992 as charity number 1008913. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Women's Engineering Society?
Women's Engineering Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Katherine Critchley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Women's Engineering Society operate?
Women's Engineering Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Women's Engineering Society a registered charity?
Yes — Women's Engineering Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1008913.
Details
Futures Place
Kings Way
STEVENAGE
Hertfordshire
SG1 2UA
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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