INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £5,413,000, representing 113% of the stated policy target of £4,772,000, which is designed to cover 12 months of essential operations. The charity reported a net expenditure of £96,000 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total net assets to £6,223,000. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chair received £30,000 (2024: £34,125) during the year in respect of their duties in office. This sum is included within governance costs.” — page 33
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Brownchair
- Alexander Ian Arthur Evans
- Andrew John Campling
- Bronagh McCloskey
- Dr Rebecca Portnoff
- Henry John Adams
- Mary Beth Christie
- Nicholas Jeremy Newman
- Rachel Sarah Yeomans
- Supriya Suri Malik
- Thomas Donal Newton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.0m | £7.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £7.0m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £6.0m | £4.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £5.5m | £4.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £4.5m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £5,413,000, representing 113% of the stated policy target of £4,772,000, which is designed to cover 12 months of essential operations. The charity reported a net expenditure of £96,000 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total net assets to £6,223,000. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.