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Working together to stop child sexual abuse online

We bring together people, companies, foundations, trusts and individuals, who share our passion for online child protection. We come together to talk and act with one voice, to fight for children online, to influence policy and to be part of the solution.

Learn about the various avenues for collaboration and see how, together, we can forge a future where children are protected from digital harm.

We can promise an exciting and engaging partnership tailored to your values, mission and objectives.

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Types of IWF partnerships

Charitable trust partnerships

Seven brilliant reasons why you should partner with IWF

  1. Demonstrate your commitment to child safety online: By aligning with the IWF, your organisation showcases a strong commitment to the safety of children online. This partnership sends a powerful message to employees, clients, customers, trustees and board members that child safety is a fundamental aspect of your organisational mission.

  2. Meet CSR/ESG objectives: Partnering with the IWF allows your organisation to meet Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, positioning itself as socially responsible. This collaboration enhances your brand reputation by actively contributing to the protection of children online, demonstrating a commitment to ethical practices.

  3. Dedicated partnership team support: Collaborate with one of the IWF's dedicated Partnership officers who, along with the Communications Team, provide comprehensive support. This ensures that your partnership with the IWF is well-supported and aligns seamlessly with your goals.

  4. Bespoke partnership monthly calendar:  Receive a personalised partnership calendar featuring learning and awareness as well as innovative and motivational fundraising ideas. This calendar helps engage colleagues by suggesting exciting monthly fundraising activities. Consider matching funds raised by your staff to amplify their efforts, fostering a sense of shared accomplishment.

  5. Marketing support for promotional activities: Leverage the expertise of the IWF's marketing team to support and enhance any promotional work related to your partnership. This collaboration ensures effective communication about the partnership, maximising its impact and visibility.

  6. Colleague involvement and charity committee development: The IWF will assist in establishing a charity committee within your organisation and identifying champions. This involvement encourages active participation from colleagues, fostering a sense of collective responsibility towards the cause.

  7. Support award-winning awareness campaigns: Engage with the IWF's award-winning awareness campaigns to actively contribute to the elimination of online child sexual abuse. Participating in these campaigns not only raises awareness but also grants your organisation recognition as a dedicated advocate for online safety.

If your organisation is interested in becoming a partner, please reach out to the IWF Fundraising Team. They are available to address any questions, provide information, and engage in discussions. Contact them via email at [email protected] or by calling +44 (0)1223 20 30 30.

When a company, organisation or trust aligns with us, they are doing far more than just supporting our daily operations; they are publicly declaring their dedication to a safer internet for everyone and stopping online child sexual abuse - for good.

IWF in the News

AI imagery getting more ‘extreme’ as IWF welcomes new rules allowing thorough testing of AI tools

AI imagery getting more ‘extreme’ as IWF welcomes new rules allowing thorough testing of AI tools

The IWF welcomes new measures to help make sure digital tools are safe as new data shows AI child sexual abuse is still spreading.

12 November 2025 News
IWF welcomes Danish Presidency efforts to prevent legal gap in CSAM detection, but calls for greater ambition as negotiations move forward

IWF welcomes Danish Presidency efforts to prevent legal gap in CSAM detection, but calls for greater ambition as negotiations move forward

While providing legal certainty is desirable, the IWF says voluntary detection alone is not enough to meet the scale of the child sexual abuse crisis online.

11 November 2025 Statement
High public concern at spread of child sexual abuse images and videos in end-to-end encrypted spaces

High public concern at spread of child sexual abuse images and videos in end-to-end encrypted spaces

More than nine in ten people in the UK say they are concerned at how images and videos of children being sexually abused are shared through end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging services.

10 November 2025 News
Online child sexual abuse: The EU has a choice. Not between privacy and protection, but between indifference and compassion

Online child sexual abuse: The EU has a choice. Not between privacy and protection, but between indifference and compassion

The debate on the EU’s proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) has been dominated by one loud slogan. A slogan which may have dire consequences for the safety and wellbeing of millions of children worldwide.

10 November 2025 Blog
Move for a Safer Internet: Three Years, Thousands of Minutes, and £60,000 Raised to Protect Children Online

Move for a Safer Internet: Three Years, Thousands of Minutes, and £60,000 Raised to Protect Children Online

Three years ago, when Pinsent Masons set out to unite their communities to raise money for the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), no one could have predicted how far their idea would go or how many people would still be moving for the cause three years later.

7 November 2025 Blog
MEP visits IWF ahead of vital negotiations in EU Parliament on AI child sexual abuse content

MEP visits IWF ahead of vital negotiations in EU Parliament on AI child sexual abuse content

Dutch MEP Jeroen Lenaers hears about AI harms from experts on the front line of the fight to stop child sexual abuse online.

30 October 2025 News