# DFN PROJECT SEARCH

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183834
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 11, 2019
- **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=1183834


## Contact

- **Address:** 8-10 GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW1W 0DH
- **Phone:** 02034323402
- **Email:** admin@dfnprojectsearch.org
- **Website:** www.dfnprojectsearch.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 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 from education into permanent employment in their local area;  3.1.2 Providing training and support to partner organisations to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH programme; and 3.1.3 Carrying out quality assurance and improvement of every programme to ensure that the DFN Project SEARCH programme is being carried out effectively. 3.2 The promotion of equality and inclusion in respect of people with a learning disability, learning difficulties and/or who are autistic. Activities in support of this include but are not limited to:  3.2.1 Raising awareness and advancing the education of the public and interested parties (including the Government, educators and employers) regarding the need to promote employment practices in the best interests of people with a learning disability, learning difficulties and/or who are autistic; and  3.2.2 Supporting people with a learning disability, learning difficulties and/or who are autistic to advocate for themselves and others so as to improve their employment opportunities.

**Activities:** The advancement of education of young people with additional needs in vocational and employability skills so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals.Activities include:- - Granting licenses to deliver the DFN Project SEARCH programme in their local area - Providing training and support to deliver the programme- Carry out quality assurance




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Spain
- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £1954256 | £2142013 | £1878752 | 27 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £3272677 | £1934103 | £2067117 | 28 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £1076416 | £873717 | £727635 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1108630 | £878963 | £526729 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £799521 | £717121 | £297247 | 3 |



## Trustees

- Anthony Hyde — appointed Nov. 15, 2023
- Emily Meeyoung Sun — appointed July 27, 2018
- James Dickson — appointed May 8, 2024
- Kristen Wright — appointed Dec. 18, 2024
- Lelabari Kogbara — appointed July 27, 2018
- MARK BENJAMIN BAYS HUDSON — appointed July 27, 2018
- SUSAN RUTKOWSKI — appointed July 27, 2018
- Steve Mills — appointed Nov. 24, 2022