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

DFN Project SEARCH

DFN Project SEARCH is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

DFN Project SEARCH is a registered charity (number SC049891) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £2,512,869 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 DFN Project SEARCH?

Registered charity number
SC049891
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£2,512,869

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…

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. DFN Project SEARCH 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is DFN Project SEARCH a legitimate charity?
Yes. DFN Project SEARCH is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049891) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/ — 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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.