We do this by bringing together people and companies that both care about their community.
The searcher finds a company they can trust, the company gets a customer who shares their values.
Then we give all the profits to the charities they choose.
supporting.charity is part of DF Giving Back Community interest Company. (Reg no. 15742607). The CIC regulator ensures we operate for the benefit of the community.
As a Schedule 1 CIC—the most financially restrictive and least flexible form—our structure ensures an unwavering commitment to charitable impact.
Here’s what that means for you:
We are formed by guarantee, rather than shares. That means neither Directors nor anyone else can take profits through share dividends.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Legislation ensures all director salaries are made available by Companies House. Anyone can see them at any time. Transparency is built into our foundation.
DF Giving Back is legally bound to remain a non-profit entity. Even if the company were to close, all assets—including cash—must be transferred to other charities or non-profit organisations, as mandated by government legislation.
At supporting.charity, our structure and ethos guarantee your trust. Every action we take is for the community, and that will never change.
After 12 years, I had to stop doing the job I loved because I developed a work-based injury. It was then I discovered, first-hand, just how challenging it is to find a fulfilling career as a person with a disability.
I soon realised I wasn't alone - I was one of many hundreds of thousands. Once I moved past the initial disappointment, I became determined to make a difference—not just for myself, but for others in the same position.
I began by reaching out to a wide range of charities. I wanted to hear how they would create better opportunities for people with disabilities.
However, as these conversations unfolded, a troubling pattern emerged.
The more charities I spoke to, the more concerned I became.
While our discussions initially focused on improving access to employment, the conversation inevitably shifted to an even bigger issue: their desperate lack of funding. Over and over, I heard stories of charities struggling to survive, their futures uncertain. Time and time again, I heard stories of financial struggles threatening the very existence of these organisations. It became clear that, just as people were going to need charities the most, many might not be able to help—or worse, might disappear entirely.
This realisation weighed heavily on me, but it also ignited a new sense of purpose. I began searching for ways to generate sustainable funds for charities - ways that could make a real and lasting impact.
Then one day, I stumbled upon an article about the incredible profits generated by online directories. That’s when the idea struck me: What if.....?
During my career, I built and eventually sold what was - at the time - the leading specialist recruiter in its market.
This meant working with the vast majority of the FTSE 100 and almost all of the leading professional services firms. I met and dealt with people from all elements of society.
Or so I thought.
Looking back, I realise there was one group I never encountered: people with disabilities. (In truth, I probably did meet some, but they were part of the ‘hiding’ disabled—a concept I only learned about much later.)
The strange thing is, I didn’t even notice. Not once.
Now, I find that shocking. The imbalance of opportunity was all around me, but I was oblivious to it.
Determined to make a change, I began a journey alongside Pete to put things right.
The funny thing is, once your eyes are opened, you see so much more!
It didn’t take long to realise that charities—particularly smaller ones—were in desperate need of help. Many were struggling just to survive. And if someone didn’t step in soon, a lot of them wouldn’t be around to help anyone else.
That’s why we created supporting.charity. It was something we felt we had to try—because doing nothing simply wasn’t an option.
You don't have to - you can still use the directory.
But, if you do register, you can choose which charity you want to benefit from your searches. (As well as a few other advantages.)
We do this by bringing together people and companies that both care about their community.
The searcher finds a company they can trust, the company gets a customer who shares their values.
Then we give all the profits to the charities they choose.
We do this by bringing together people and companies that both care about their community.
The searcher finds a company they can trust, the company gets a customer who shares their values.
Then we give all the profits to the charities they choose.
