NSPCC Risk Report

⚖️ legal & regulatory

NSPCC has recently shown active involvement in high-profile legal and regulatory matters, demonstrating its proactive stance in children's safety and advocacy. Despite their proactive measures, they have faced some controversies.

• NSPCC refused to apologise to Braverman over grooming gangs letter 🗓 June 19, 2025.
• NSPCC called for law changes after the murder of a two-year-old girl 🗓 February 13, 2025.

👥 labor & workforce

NSPCC is experiencing a reduction in workforce headcount, indicating potential organizational restructuring or downsizing. This trend could impact its operational capabilities and service delivery.

• The headcount of NSPCC decreased by 6.14% over the past 12 months.
• A headcount reduction of 3.47% was observed over the past 6 months.

🏗️ operational & business continuity

NSPCC is actively highlighting and responding to operational risks concerning children's safety in the digital space, which is crucial for their mission continuity.

• NSPCC warned of GenAI's growing risk to UK children 🗓 January 28, 2025.
• The charity reported record levels of online grooming crimes 🗓 November 1, 2024.
• NSPCC identified Snapchat as the most-used app for online grooming 🗓 October 31, 2024.