Dfn Project Search

The advancement of education and the promotion of equality and inclusion of people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic in employability skills, so as to develop their capabilities that they can gain employment and lead independent and fulfilling lives. We do this through supporting and training partner organisations to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH Supported Internship Programme.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Ireland Portugal Scotland Spain

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,954,256

Latest Expenditure

£2,142,013

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,099,588

Charitable Activities £720,510

Other Trading £0

Investments £30,596

Other Income £103,562

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,977,886

Raising Funds £164,127

Governance £32,535

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,954,256	£2,142,013	£1,977,886	£1,878,752	£1,878,752	27 / 0
2023	£3,272,677	£1,934,103	£1,763,165	£2,067,117	£997,032	28 / 0
2022	£1,076,416	£873,717	£757,761	£727,635	£550,780	11 / 0
2021	£1,108,630	£878,963	£763,065	£526,729	£526,729	9 / 0
2020	£799,521	£717,121	£717,121	£297,247	£297,247	3 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dfn Project Search

What does Dfn Project Search do?

How much income did Dfn Project Search report in 2024?

Dfn Project Search reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £2.14m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dfn Project Search?

Dfn Project Search has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dfn Project Search registered as a charity?

Dfn Project Search was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2019 as charity number 1183834. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Dfn Project Search?

Dfn Project Search is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dfn Project Search operate?

Dfn Project Search operates across 5 areas, including Ireland, Portugal, Scotland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dfn Project Search a registered charity?

Yes — Dfn Project Search is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183834.