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.
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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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,117,775 | £943,834 | £934,927 | £195,402 | £195,402 | 2 / 1 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
IT's A Penalty reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £944k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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
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- 30 July 2026
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