# THE ROCHDALE SOCIETY OF MODEL AND EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181083
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 10, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1181083


## Contact

- **Address:** 22 SHAWCLOUGH WAY, ROCHDALE
- **Postcode:** OL12 7HF
- **Phone:** 01706367640
- **Email:** bobhayter_2000@yahoo.co.uk
- **Website:** www.RSMEE.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN MINIATURE ENGINEERING BY:A. THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MINIATURE RAILWAY AT SPRINGFIELD PARK, ROCHDALE;B. ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PRACTICE MODEL ENGINEERING IN STEAM AND ELECTRICAL TRACTION BY THE PROVISION OF TUITION IN WORKSHOP PRACTICE AND SAFETY, AND THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING;C. THE MOUNTING OF LECTURES AND EXHIBITIONS IN MINIATURE ENGINEERING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.

**Activities:** To further interest in engineering by the operation and maintenance of the miniature railway in Springfield Park, Rochdale. Arranging talks, activities and visits related to engineering for both Society members and members of the public, young and old alike.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Rochdale



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £15804 | £11015 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £11524 | £7491 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £6436 | £6675 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £13636 | £6145 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £5422 | £3668 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **John David Schofield** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 4, 2019
- DAVID CORNELIUS INGHAM — appointed Oct. 20, 2023
- Geoffrey Hilton — appointed Oct. 1, 2020
- Kenneth Gordon Potts — appointed Oct. 21, 2022
- Larry Quinn — appointed Oct. 4, 2019
- Michael John Foster — appointed Oct. 4, 2019
- Norman Royds — appointed Oct. 18, 2024
- ROBERT HAYTER — appointed Dec. 18, 2018
- RODNEY HUME HARTLEY — appointed Dec. 18, 2018