The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers
The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in West Lothian.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC041019
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- West Lothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £51,136
- Website
- www.edinburgh-sme.org.uk
What the charity does
Established in 1894, the Society was originally formed to encourage and develop skills and the art of engineering for aspiring engineers, young people and those who are simply fascinated by mechanical devices. It also aims to give the general public a better appreciation of the role of mechanical engineering in society both in the past and today, achieving this through the provision of lectures, workshop training, practical instruction, public events and the creation of an encouraging environment for those who are new to the discipline. Today it has an ever-increasing role in preserving the s…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers is a registered charity (number SC041019) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers do?
- Established in 1894, the Society was originally formed to encourage and develop skills and the art of engineering for aspiring engineers, young people and those who are simply fascinated by mechanical devices. It also aims to give the general public a better appreciation of the role of mechanical engineering in society both in the past and today, achieving this through the provision of lectures, workshop training, practical instruction, public events and the creation of an encouraging environment for those who are new to the discipline. Today it has an ever-increasing role in preserving the s…
- How can I donate to The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers?
- The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers's website is http://www.edinburgh-sme.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.