Is DFN Project SEARCH a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists DFN Project SEARCH as a registered charity (number SC049891) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is DFN Project SEARCH's charity number?

DFN Project SEARCH's charity number is SC049891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049891?

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Does DFN Project SEARCH have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DFN Project SEARCH. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to DFN Project SEARCH?

DFN Project SEARCH's website listed in our register data is https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was DFN Project SEARCH registered as a charity?

DFN Project SEARCH was entered on the register on 23 January 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049891Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

DFN Project SEARCH

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

DFN Project SEARCH is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about DFN Project SEARCH?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,512,869
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,732,599
Registered charity number: SC049891
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.dfnprojectsearch.org

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DFN Project SEARCH (number SC049891) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 DFN Project SEARCH do?

The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to, for the public benefit: 3.1 The advancement of education of people with a learning disability, learning difficulties and/or who are autistic in employability skills so as to develop their capabilities that they can lead independent and fulfilling lives. Activities in support of this include but are not limited to: 3.1.1 Granting licences to partner organisations to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH programme, a supported internship programme that provides such people with structured in-work job coaching to help them make a positive transition…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for DFN Project SEARCH

Answers DFN Project SEARCH gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 January 2020
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is DFN Project SEARCH registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for DFN Project SEARCH yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score DFN Project SEARCH. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to DFN Project SEARCH?

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Frequently asked questions

Is DFN Project SEARCH a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists DFN Project SEARCH as a registered charity (number SC049891) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is DFN Project SEARCH's charity number?: DFN Project SEARCH's charity number is SC049891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049891?: Search SC049891 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does DFN Project SEARCH do?: The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to, for the public benefit: 3.1 The advancement of education of people with a learning disability, learning difficulties and/or who are autistic in employability skills so as to develop their capabilities that they can lead independent and fulfilling lives. Activities in support of this include but are not limited to: 3.1.1 Granting licences to partner organisations to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH programme, a supported internship programme that provides such people with structured in-work job coaching to help them make a positive transition…
Does DFN Project SEARCH have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DFN Project SEARCH. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to DFN Project SEARCH?: DFN Project SEARCH's website listed in our register data is https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was DFN Project SEARCH registered as a charity?: DFN Project SEARCH was entered on the register on 23 January 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.