--- title: "It's a Penalty — check charity number 1161848 | CharityCompare" description: "Is It's a Penalty a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161848. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Leatherhead Institute. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/it-s-a-penalty retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:50:22.165Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer It's a Penalty is a registered charity (number 1161848) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,117,775 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about It's a Penalty? Registered charity number 1161848 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Leatherhead Institute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,117,775 Website [www.itsapenalty.org](http://www.itsapenalty.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is It's a Penalty registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for It's a Penalty yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. It's a Penalty is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=it-s-a-penalty&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.itsapenalty.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is It's a Penalty a legitimate charity? Yes. It's a Penalty is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161848) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is It's a Penalty's charity number? It's a Penalty's charity number is 1161848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161848? Search 1161848 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does It's a Penalty have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for It's a Penalty. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to It's a Penalty? It's a Penalty's website is http://www.itsapenalty.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1161848).