IT's A Penalty
Also known as: Happy Child International Foundation, Hcif
FUNDRAISING TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND/OR ALLEVIATING CHILD POVERTY IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENACTMENT, STRENGTHENING AND ENFORCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION GLOBALLY.
Activities & Mission
FUNDRAISING TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND/OR ALLEVIATING CHILD POVERTY IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENACTMENT, STRENGTHENING AND ENFORCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION GLOBALLY.
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 69% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £536,650 | £548,575 | £533,780 | £21,461 | £21,461 | 2 / 1 |
| 2023 | £520,322 | £486,936 | £486,936 | £33,386 | £33,386 | 2 / 3 |
| 2022 | £746,222 | £723,557 | £566,078 | £64,307 | £64,307 | 1 / 4 |
| 2021 | £938,027 | £910,387 | £839,578 | £41,642 | £0 | 1 / 3 |
| 2020 | £1,028,636 | £1,054,240 | £896,614 | £14,002 | £14,002 | 1 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about IT's A Penalty
What does IT's A Penalty do?
FUNDRAISING TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND/OR ALLEVIATING CHILD POVERTY IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS IN CITIES HOSTING SPORTING EVENTS AND ELSEWHERE;CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENACTMENT, STRENGTHENING AND ENFORCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION GLOBALLY.
How much income did IT's A Penalty report in 2024?
IT's A Penalty reported total income of £537k and reported expenditure of £549k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is IT's A Penalty?
IT's A Penalty has a program ratio of 99.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was IT's A Penalty registered as a charity?
IT's A Penalty was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2015 as charity number 1161848. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs IT's A Penalty?
IT's A Penalty is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does IT's A Penalty operate?
IT's A Penalty operates across 6 areas, including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is IT's A Penalty a registered charity?
Yes — IT's A Penalty is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161848.
Details
Leatherhead Institute
67 High Street
Leatherhead
KT22 8AH
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Also Known As
- Happy Child International Foundation
- Hcif
- It's a Penalty
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated