--- title: "Cardiff Model Engineering Society — check charity number 1123252 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cardiff Model Engineering Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1123252. Education/training charity based in King George V Drive East. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-model-engineering-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:03.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cardiff Model Engineering Society is a registered charity (number 1123252) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £116,103 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Cardiff Model Engineering Society? Registered charity number 1123252 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location King George V Drive East Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £116,103 Website [www.cardiffmes.com](http://www.cardiffmes.com/) ## What does Cardiff Model Engineering Society do? The advancement of Public education in engineering and constructional skills, tradition and heritage in particular, but not exclusively, through the acquisition, construction, maintenance and exhibition of engineering models and the holding of talks, demonstrations workshops and other forms of communication. ## What causes is Cardiff Model Engineering Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff Model Engineering Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff Model Engineering Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=cardiff-model-engineering-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cardiffmes.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cardiff Model Engineering Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Cardiff Model Engineering Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1123252) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Cardiff Model Engineering Society's charity number? Cardiff Model Engineering Society's charity number is 1123252. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1123252? Search 1123252 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Cardiff Model Engineering Society do? The advancement of Public education in engineering and constructional skills, tradition and heritage in particular, but not exclusively, through the acquisition, construction, maintenance and exhibition of engineering models and the holding of talks, demonstrations workshops and other forms of communication. Does Cardiff Model Engineering Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff Model Engineering Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Cardiff Model Engineering Society? Cardiff Model Engineering Society's website is http://www.cardiffmes.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1123252).