EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD)
Registration #1122635 · Registered
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THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND SHEPTON MALLET BA4 6QN
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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About EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD)
EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1122635). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD) reported a total income of £27,063 and total expenditure of £24,733, a spending ratio of 91% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD) describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for EAST SOMERSET SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS (LTD). No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 91.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £27,063 | £24,733 | 91% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026