Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Society of Research Software Engineering is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Society of Research Software Engineering (number 1182455) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Society of Research Software Engineering do?
The Society of RSE organises an annual conference and other events such as training, meetings, workshops or seminars. The Society may undertake or sponsor research related to Research Software Engineering and provides information, advocacy and advice in relation to research software and RSEs. It may also provide grants or other finance for activities that will help meet the Society's aims.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Society of Research Software Engineering
Answers Society of Research Software Engineering gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Society of Research Software Engineering as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Society of Research Software Engineering's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Society of Rse; Soc Rse
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Society of Research Software Engineering registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Society of Research Software Engineering a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Society of Research Software Engineering as a registered charity (number 1182455) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
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Society of Research Software Engineering's charity number is 1182455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Society of Research Software Engineering do?
The Society of RSE organises an annual conference and other events such as training, meetings, workshops or seminars. The Society may undertake or sponsor research related to Research Software Engineering and provides information, advocacy and advice in relation to research software and RSEs. It may also provide grants or other finance for activities that will help meet the Society's aims.
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How can I donate to Society of Research Software Engineering?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Society of Research Software Engineering?
The register does not record Society of Research Software Engineering as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Society of Research Software Engineering's trustees paid?
Society of Research Software Engineering's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Society of Research Software Engineering registered as a charity?
Society of Research Software Engineering was entered on the register on 13 March 2019.