Internet Watch Foundation
Also known as: Iwf
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
Activities & Mission
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
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £7,049,679 | £7,174,090 | £7,174,090 | £6,223,109 | £6,308,771 | 75 / 0 |
| 2024 | £6,950,958 | £6,145,645 | £6,145,645 | £6,318,609 | £6,343,757 | 70 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,011,992 | £4,913,399 | £4,913,399 | £5,457,525 | £5,505,413 | 67 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,495,269 | £4,074,548 | £4,074,548 | £4,409,062 | £3,272,554 | 51 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,525,464 | £3,693,153 | £3,693,153 | £2,961,316 | £2,894,686 | 43 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Internet Watch Foundation
What does Internet Watch Foundation do?
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
How much income did Internet Watch Foundation report in 2025?
Internet Watch Foundation reported total income of £7.05m and reported expenditure of £7.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Internet Watch Foundation?
Internet Watch Foundation has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Internet Watch Foundation registered as a charity?
Internet Watch Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2005 as charity number 1112398. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Internet Watch Foundation?
Internet Watch Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Internet Watch Foundation operate?
Internet Watch Foundation operates across 24 areas, including Angola, Anguilla, Australia and 21 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Internet Watch Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Internet Watch Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112398.
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