Annual Report & Accounts 2024
Annual Report & Accounts 2024
2024 marked another year of crisis and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), as well as another year of God’s faithfulness to SAT-7 and our viewers. Our headlines were dominated by the heartbreaking war in the Holy Land, which claimed thousands more lives and at times spilt into other countries in the region including Iran, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon. We thank God for His protection over our staff in Beirut, where one of our main television studios is located. Meanwhile, a brutal war rumbled on in Sudan, and freedoms for women and minorities, including Christians, were further eroded in Iran and Afghanistan.
Through it all, we have been so grateful for – and reliant on – your faithful support, prayers and generosity. In an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness, SAT-7’s programmes and viewer support teams have been sharing the comfort, joy and hope of the Gospel. Your support has enabled us to respond to crises with love, as well as developing exciting new content and embracing new technology.
Rachel Fadipe
Chief Executive
Richard Giles
Chair of Trustees
2024 in numbers
OUR INCOME
We received £2,547,154 in generous income last year from churches, institutions, individuals and legacy gifts (gifts in wills).
OUR EXPENDITURE
We spent £2,708,486 in 2024 on charitable activities and raising funds. For every £1 you donated...
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
60p went towards growing and supporting the MENA Church through satellite TV and digital media programmes
20p went towards enabling UK Christian communities to deepen their understanding of and engagement with the MENA region
RAISING FUNDS
20p went towards raising funds and growing the support base
YOU GAVE £2.5 MILLION TO OUR CHANNELS HELPING TO FUND...
"I am able to go through the worst conditions with hope in God… It is a genuine hope that is only possible through Christ. I truly thank you for these messages that you send every day, for supporting us, praying for us, answering our questions, and serving us sincerely."
ELNAZ, IRAN
"I am able to go through the worst conditions with hope in God… It is a genuine hope that is only possible through Christ. I truly thank you for these messages that you send every day, for supporting us, praying for us, answering our questions, and serving us sincerely."
ELNAZ, IRAN
"I am able to go through the worst conditions with hope in God… It is a genuine hope that is only possible through Christ. I truly thank you for these messages that you send every day, for supporting us, praying for us, answering our questions, and serving us sincerely."
ELNAZ, IRAN
Watch Diana's story
For SAT-7, what happens off screen is just as important as what happens on screen. Our Viewer Support teams are always on-hand to receive viewers’ comments, concerns, questions, prayer
requests, and testimonies.
In 2024, we had over 87,000 one-to-one conversations with viewers. Among them was Diana from Jordan, who shared:
"I want to express my gratitude for your love, and for the encouragement and prayers you sent me through your voice messages... The way you love me and speak to me shows me real care. That’s what sets you apart. I am confident that your work on social media is positively impacting many lives. Thank you.”
Hovan's story
Through satellite television and digital media, our channels are continuing to share the Gospel and build God’s Church in the MENA.
In 2024, we had over 28 million YouTube views, 3.3 million engagements on Instagram, and over 1.2 million followers on Facebook – strengthening the faith of millions across the region.
Hovan shared:
"I reached out to SAT-7 to ask questions, and someone at your channel provided some very helpful answers... My doubts melted away and I believed in the truth that Jesus is alive!"