What is this organisation?

Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 144739515066-23. Entity form: Charity.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in United Kingdom, Histon.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 144739515066-23.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 144739515066-23 · United Kingdom

Internet Watch Foundation

IWF

Stated objectives

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation established in 1996. Our core mission is to detect, disrupt, remove, and prevent online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). We provide a secure, anonymous platfor…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2015-02-06

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 144739515066-23. Entity form: Charity.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in United Kingdom, Histon.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation established in 1996. Our core mission is to detect, disrupt, remove, and prevent online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). We provide a secure, anonymous platfor…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 144739515066-23.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-07 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU