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title: "The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society — check charity number 259549 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259549. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Portloe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-devon-and-cornwall-autistic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:51:09.078Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society is a registered charity (number 259549) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society?

Registered charity number

259549

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Portloe

Website

[www.dcas.eu](http://www.dcas.eu/)

## What does The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society do?

Promotion of welfare of children and adults variously diagnosed as autistic, asphasic and / or non-communicating.

## What causes is The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Devon and Cornwall Autistic 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.dcas.eu/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259549) 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 The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society's charity number?

The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society's charity number is 259549. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 259549?

Search 259549 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 The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society do?

Promotion of welfare of children and adults variously diagnosed as autistic, asphasic and / or non-communicating.

Does The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Devon and Cornwall Autistic 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 The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society?

The Devon and Cornwall Autistic Society's website is http://www.dcas.eu — 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/259549).