--- title: "Reading Society of Model Engineers — check charity number 1163244 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Reading Society of Model Engineers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163244. Education/training charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/reading-society-of-model-engineers retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:10:07.465Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Reading Society of Model Engineers is a registered charity (number 1163244) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £29,570 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Reading Society of Model Engineers? Registered charity number 1163244 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,570 Website [www.rsme.uk](http://www.rsme.uk/) ## What does Reading Society of Model Engineers do? The charity provides facilities including a clubhouse and workshop for individuals with an interest in transport, model engineering and and model making to meet socially and share their interests. Also meet to work on maintaining the charity's facilities.We also encorage aged young people 12-16, to learn basic engineering, and train them to help operate the 'Prospect Park Railway' ## What causes is Reading Society of Model Engineers registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Reading Society of Model Engineers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Reading Society of Model Engineers 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=reading-society-of-model-engineers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rsme.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Reading Society of Model Engineers a legitimate charity? Yes. Reading Society of Model Engineers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163244) 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 Reading Society of Model Engineers's charity number? Reading Society of Model Engineers's charity number is 1163244. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163244? Search 1163244 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 Reading Society of Model Engineers do? The charity provides facilities including a clubhouse and workshop for individuals with an interest in transport, model engineering and and model making to meet socially and share their interests. Also meet to work on maintaining the charity's facilities.We also encorage aged young people 12-16, to learn basic engineering, and train them to help operate the 'Prospect Park Railway' Does Reading Society of Model Engineers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Reading Society of Model Engineers. 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 Reading Society of Model Engineers? Reading Society of Model Engineers's website is http://www.rsme.uk — 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/1163244).