INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION
Foster trust and confidence in the Internet.Assist Internet service providers to combat online child abuse content.Assist law enforcement in the fight against online child abuse content
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
“Income from charitable activities (predominately membership subscriptions and grant revenues) increased by £362k (5.8%) to £6,636k”
“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
In the news
- Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’
- Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’
- ExpressVPN blocks child abuse material in partnership with Internet Watch Foundation
- Sycope joins the Internet Watch Foundation to strengthen protections for children online
- The Internet Watch Foundation celebrates 10-year partnership with NetSupport to keep children safe online
- The Internet Watch Foundation celebrates 10-year partnership with NetSupport to keep children safe online
- Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal 'brands' Selling Child Sexual Abuse
- ThreatLocker Joins Forces with Internet Watch Foundation to Tackle Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
Funders the charity credits
- Marie Collins Foundation
Property (HM Land Registry)
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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Price Bailey LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £46k |
| LEEDS BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE BROMLEY TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE MILLBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| AVERY HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- CHILDNET
- INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS
- TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS GROUP
- INET TRUST LIMITED
- SOUTH WEST GRID FOR LEARNING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION | £7.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDNET | £739k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS | £691k | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS GROUP | £178k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| INET TRUST LIMITED | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |