Overview

• Meta and Pinterest have reportedly made ongoing, undisclosed donations to the Molly Rose Foundation since 2024, with support expected to continue for years.
• The foundation campaigns for stronger online safety regulations, including updates to the Online Safety Act, to protect young people from harmful content.
• The Russell family has chosen collaboration through the foundation over legal action against the tech companies, emphasizing shared goals for safer online environments.
• Concerns persist over Meta’s recent policy changes reducing proactive scanning for harmful content, which the foundation warns could increase risks to children.
• The Molly Rose Foundation has significantly expanded its operations, hiring key personnel to bolster its advocacy efforts, with Ian Russell remaining an unpaid trustee and leading campaigner.