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Sat-7 UK Trust Limited

Also known as: Sat-7 Trust Limited, Sat-7, Sat-7 Trust

SAT-7 UK exists to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, to be confident in faith, serving their communities and contributing to society. Through inspirational and educational satellite television and digital media, SAT-7 brings messages of hope and peace to the lives of millions of people, in Arabic, Farsi and Turkish, including diaspora and refugee communities, every day.

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Activities & Mission

SAT-7 UK exists to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, to be confident in faith, serving their communities and contributing to society. Through inspirational and educational satellite television and digital media, SAT-7 brings messages of hope and peace to the lives of millions of people, in Arabic, Farsi and Turkish, including diaspora and refugee communities, every day.

Grants

Sat-7 UK Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£2,856,469
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,913,424
Latest Expenditure
£2,856,469

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,871,708
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £10,778
Investments £30,938
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,581,365
Raising Funds £275,104
Governance £39,522
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,913,424
£2,856,469£2,581,365£780,786£380,49420 / 90
2024
£2,547,154
£2,708,486£2,153,085£703,831£225,40620 / 90
2023
£2,600,948
£2,448,200£1,903,144£865,163£169,08318 / 80
2022
£2,190,446
£2,243,881£1,804,323£712,415£402,41517 / 99
2021
£2,339,278
£2,217,627£1,811,539£765,850£455,85018 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sat-7 UK Trust Limited

What does Sat-7 UK Trust Limited do?

SAT-7 UK exists to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, to be confident in faith, serving their communities and contributing to society. Through inspirational and educational satellite television and digital media, SAT-7 brings messages of hope and peace to the lives of millions of people, in Arabic, Farsi and Turkish, including diaspora and refugee communities, every day.

How much income did Sat-7 UK Trust Limited report in 2025?

Sat-7 UK Trust Limited reported total income of £2.91m and reported expenditure of £2.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sat-7 UK Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Sat-7 UK Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 1997 as charity number 1060612. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Sat-7 UK Trust Limited?

Sat-7 UK Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Peter Giles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sat-7 UK Trust Limited operate?

Sat-7 UK Trust Limited operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sat-7 UK Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Sat-7 UK Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060612.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 February 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1060612
Charity Number
1060612

Trustees

Richard Peter Giles Chair
David Alexander Keers
Julia Anne Bicknell
Mark C Haines
Neil Alastair Graham
Philipp Pfister
Sami Mansour
TANAS ALQASSIS
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Sat-7 Trust Limited
  • Sat-7
  • Sat-7 Trust

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