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Childnet

Also known as: Childnet International

Childnet's mission is to work in partnership with others worldwide to help make the Internet a great & safe place for children. Our vision is to ensure that all those involved in developing, producing, controlling, using & regulating international telecoms , recognise & implement policies and programmes which prioritise the rights of children so that their interests are both promoted & protected

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Activities & Mission

Childnet's mission is to work in partnership with others worldwide to help make the Internet a great & safe place for children. Our vision is to ensure that all those involved in developing, producing, controlling, using & regulating international telecoms , recognise & implement policies and programmes which prioritise the rights of children so that their interests are both promoted & protected

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£738,877
Latest Expenditure
£776,151

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £587,021
Charitable Activities £149,679
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,135
Other Income £42

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £775,390
Raising Funds £761
Governance £7,822
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£738,877
£776,151£775,390£88,736£84,42913 / 0
2024
£891,028
£1,022,972£1,020,784£126,010£126,01017 / 0
2023
£1,070,298
£1,029,413£1,029,063£257,954£252,52017 / 0
2022
£1,151,313
£1,076,068£1,075,853£217,069£217,06918 / 0
2021
£959,538
£940,226£939,995£141,824£119,87818 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Childnet

What does Childnet do?

Childnet's mission is to work in partnership with others worldwide to help make the Internet a great & safe place for children. Our vision is to ensure that all those involved in developing, producing, controlling, using & regulating international telecoms , recognise & implement policies and programmes which prioritise the rights of children so that their interests are both promoted & protected

How much income did Childnet report in 2025?

Childnet reported total income of £739k and reported expenditure of £776k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Childnet registered as a charity?

Childnet was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2000 as charity number 1080173. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Childnet?

Childnet is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is KARL PETER HOPWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Childnet operate?

Childnet operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Childnet a registered charity?

Yes — Childnet is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080173.

Details

Address
CHILDNET
UNIT 14
BROCKLEY CROSS BUSINESS CENTRE
96 ENDWELL ROAD
LONDON
SE4 2PD
Registration Date
31 March 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3969776
Charity Number
1080173

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Trustees

KARL PETER HOPWOOD Chair
Julian Coles
Kevin Nigel Franklin
ROB WRIGHT
Victoria Hordern

Also Known As

  • Childnet International

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