--- title: "Women's Engineering Society — check charity number 1008913 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Women's Engineering Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1008913. Education/training charity based in Futures Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/women-s-engineering-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:39.033Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Women's Engineering Society is a registered charity (number 1008913) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £569,174 (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 Women's Engineering Society? Registered charity number 1008913 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Futures Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £569,174 Website [www.wes.org.uk](http://www.wes.org.uk/) ## What does Women's Engineering Society do? Promotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions. ## What causes is Women's Engineering Society registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Women's Engineering Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Women's 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=women-s-engineering-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wes.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Women's Engineering Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Women's Engineering Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1008913) 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 Women's Engineering Society's charity number? Women's Engineering Society's charity number is 1008913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1008913? Search 1008913 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 Women's Engineering Society do? Promotes education, training & practice of engineering among women. Increases public awareness of women in engineering. Forum for the exchange of opinions for women with interests in engineering. Sustains contacts with women engineers on career breaks & facilitates their return to paid employment. Ensures voice of women engineers is heard in Government & policy-making institutions. Does Women's Engineering Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Women's 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 Women's Engineering Society? Women's Engineering Society's website is http://www.wes.org.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/1008913).