Registered number
05595112
Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Report and Financial Statements
31 December 2024
(A company limited by guarantee)
Chan'ty number 1116817
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Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Company Information
Dlrectors
Gerald Conyngham (appointed 8 October 2024)
Lesley Dawson (resigned on 8 October 2024)
Karen Fairfax-cholmeley
John Howard
Lynn McAllister
Esther Mclntosh (appointed on 8 October 2024)
Diana Paulding
Miranda Pinch
Nicholas Taylor
Peter Woodall
Socr•tary '
Peter Woodall
Key management personnel
Charlotte Marshall
Independent examiner
N Westbury BSc(Hons) FCCA
The Old Engine Shed Whettons Yard
Chapel Street
Bloxham
Banbury Oxon
OX15 4NB
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC & The Co-operative Bank PLC
Addres8
PO Box 293
Pudsey
LS28 OGF
Registered numb•r
05595112
Charity number
1116817

Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Registered number:
Trustees. Report
05595112
The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors, report together with the financial
slatements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2024 which are also prepared to meet the
requirements for a directors. report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006. the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective
1 January 2015).
Achievements and perfomiance
During 2024 the organisation carried out the following activities..
.Successfully passed resolutions in the Church of England - one in support of the Carlisle motion
on greater support for Palests'nian Christians, and the second one directed at the House of Bishops
challenging them to be more outspoken about the crisis in Gaza.
•Organised (in coalition with Christian Aid and Embrace) fringe events at General Synod in February
and July, with Palestinian speakers.
.Assisted the URC in passing another resolution at their general assembly which called for the
denomination to stop funding any Israeli-registered companies In light of the war in Gaza.
•Organised a vigil at Methodist Conference in the public space outside the Conference Centre where
over 300 Methodists lit and candle and said a prayer for peace in Gaza. This act of social witness was
also photographed and reported on in the Methodist press.
•Assisted our campaigners in the Church of Scotland to successfully put forward a deliverance to their
national assembly calling for a ban on arms sales to Israel, and for members to boycott Israeli
settlement products.
.We hosted two visits from Palestinian speakers in 2024. Revd Munther Isaac came to the UK in
February and we organized a parliamentary briefing for 25 MPS. Lords and their staff. We also
organized (in partnership with Embrace the Middle East) a large public event in Bloomsbury Baptist
Church which over 600 people attended. In September we welcomed a delegation of 3 Palestinian
speakers (one had to Join virtually due to travel problems) in a joint advocacy tour with the
organisations Fairsquare and CAABU. This was a full programme of events for a week including
several parliamentary events, a public event at EartH theatre in Hackney. and Church leaders, meal
which over 40 evangelical leaders attended and a meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury and his
key staff. There was significant media attention around the visit including an article in the Guardian,
intep4iews on radio, and a podcast on Novara Media.
.In August 2024 we took part in the Greenbelt Festival, where we had a stand and volunteer team
handing out information and tslking to festival goers about Palestine. This was a huge success with
many people donaling or becoming members, buying merchandise, and contributing to a piece of art
which was later passed to our partner in Jerusalem.
.Throughout 2024 we have conts'nued to attend the national demonstrations for Palestine, gathering
our supporters to march together in the Christians for Palestine block, and contributing to their prayer
services before the marches.

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.In December 2024 we hosted another online Advent series, with 4 Palestinian speakers. We also
launched a Christmas Appeal for the Shepherd's Society job creation programme for unemployed
Palestinians in the Bethlehem area and raised £11,695 for this project.
.We have continued to work in close coalition with other organisations in 2024 who are campaigning
for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, suspension of arms sales to Israel, and a ban on trade with
settlements. We have signed and promoled several joint statements and campaign actions on these
topics such as Stop Arming Israel.. 230 organisations demand action from Governments | Sabeel-
Kairos. Urgent Statement.. Northern Gaza is Being Erased - Global Leaders Must Act Now to End
Israel's Atrocits'es I Sabeel-Kairos, Joint NGO statement on ICJ orders | Sabeel-Kairos,
.We have also continued to promote the voice of our partners in Palestine and their campaigns. This
has included the following calls to action.. Call to European Churches.. Why are you silent in the face of
genocide? | Sabeel-Kairos, and Oclober 7th, 2024.. One Year On Still Another Cry from Palestinian
Christs'ans | Sabeel-Kairos. All of ourjoint ststements and campaigns on Gaza can be found here:
Gaza.. A Call to Action | Sabeel-Kairos
For a full account of our 2024 activities, please also see our annual report.. Sabeel-Kairos-UK-Annual-
Report-2023-24.pdf

Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
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Structure. Governance and Management
Friends of Sabeel UK {FOSUK) is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association,
constituted as a company limited by guarantee. The Trustees are duly elected at the Annual General
Meeting, on a rolling basis, as agreed by the Board at its meets'ng on 8 March 2006 and approved at
the AGM of 8 April 2006. The Director and Advocacy Worker are ex officio members of the Board,
and responsible to it for the day-to-day managemenl of the charity, assisted by a part-time
Membership Officer.
The Treasurer is also ex officio.
In May 2017 Friends of Sabeel UK and Kairos Britain merged. The working name for the new
organisation has become Sabeel-Kairos and works to support both the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation
Theology Centre in Jerusalem and Kairos Palestine.
Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK) has active regional groups in the North West and Yorkshire and many
other active members around the UK.
Objectives and Activities
Our vision
We believe in justs'ce and self-determination for the Palestinian people, where every Palestinian lives
in freedom, with their human rights, security and dignity recognised and respected.
We want to see a thriving Palestinian Church. which is increasing in both number and impacl in
Palestinian society.
We need Churches and Christians in the UK and worldwide to be part of realising this vision, and to
campaign, pray and stsnd in costly solidarity with Palestinian Christians to achieve this.

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Our mission
We journey with our partners, Sabeel Jerusalem and Kairos Palestine on the long road to justice,
offering steadfast solidarity wilh Palestinian Christians as they seek to remain a Christian presence in
the Holy Land, under the extreme pressures of the illegal Israeli occupation and apartheid system. We
amplify their voices and calls to the Western church for repentance and action.
Our activities
Here are the main ways that we seek to achieve our vision and mission alongside our partners..
.Ra1se-av￿renesS of the injustices being eXperIen￿d by the Palestinian people. We do this through
organising solidarity visits to Palestine for key UK influencers with our partner, Sabeel Jerusalem. We
support those Influencers on their return to the UK to tell their audiences what they have seen and
heard in Palestine.
.Bring the voice of Palestinian Christians and Palestinian liberation theology to the UK church to
inform and stir people into outspoken, prayerful and campaigning action. We do this by organising
delegations of Palestinian Christians to tour the UK as well as sharing our expertise through online
and in person educational events.
.Encourage churches to divest from Israeli apartheid and occupation through our Investing for Peace
campaign. We do this by supporting denominational campaign groups to bring motions to their
governing church bodies. INe also promote the campaigns and aims of the Palestinian BDS
movement.
.Bring a united voice challenging the government through political engagement. We do this by working
closely in coalition with other organisations campaigning for Palestine, lobbying MPS and raising
awareness in parliament.

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Financial Review
The main income during 2024 came from subscriptions and donations amounting to £84,297
(2023'.£56,036). Total income from all sources for 2024 was £86,383 {2023: £60,164). Total
expenditure for the year was £77,366 {2023'. £45,917>, of which £22,163 (2023.'£9,854) was passed to
our partners in Palestine. The majority of expenditure focuses on supporting the objectives and aims
of Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUKI in the UK. This includes the advocacy work and campaigns run by
the stsff, online and in-person events and meetings, visits to the region to support partner initiatives,
producing resources and publications, administration and support to our members and campaigners.
Net Assets at the end of the year are £84,349 (2023.. £75,332).
The Trustees have been notified that the Friends of Sabeel is a residuary beneficiary named in the will
of one of our long-standing supporters. The amount is still uncertain and so this has not been
included in the 2024 accounts. The Trustees are very grateful to supporters and friends who
remember the work of the charity In this way.
The trustees continue to work to ensure a solid financial foundation to support the objectives and aims
of the organisation by encouraging new members and to ensure that the generous strearn of regular
donations is maintained. We are grateful to all those who donate to the work of Friends of Sabeel
UK(FOSUK) and are particularly grateful to all those who make donations above the minimum rate of
membership, and to those who make one-off donations to support special activities. Gift Aid remains
an important source of income and we are grateful to all those who have signed Gift Aid declarations.
It is always our intention to use wisely the resources given to us and expenditure will continue to be
monitored to make sure that money is used in the most effective ways to further the objectives of
Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK).
Plans for the future
The trustees will continue to promote the objectives and activities and adapt them to deal with future
events.
Publlc Ben•flt
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit
published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.
his report was approved by the Board of trustees on
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KFai
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Trustee
olme

Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Independent Examiner's report
to the trustees of Friends of Sabeel UK {FOSUK)
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on the attached pages.
This ￿port is made solely to the Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and
regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state lo the charity's
Trustees those matters l am required to stale to them in an Independent Examinels Report and for no other purpose. To
the fullest exient pemitted by law, I do not ac¢ept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charty and the
charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) This has been done in order for the a¢counls to provide a true
and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted AC￿UntIng Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on
or after 1 January 2015.
Re8pectlve responslbllities of trustee and examlner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is
not required for Ihis period under Seclion 144{21 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility lo..
>examine the accounts under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act.,
>follow th8 procedures laid down in the general Direction8 given by the Charily Comml83ion under Section 145(5)Ib) of
the 2011 Act., and
> slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Ba818 of the Independent èxaminorf8 Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented
th those records. It al80 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations Irom you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The proc8dures undertaken do not provlde all Ihe
eviden￿ thal would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
Irue and fair Vie￿ and the report is limited lo Ihose matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlnerf$ Statement
In connection wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
• which gives me reasonable Cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
> to keep accounting records in accordance wth section 130 and 131 ofthe 2011 A¢l'. and
>lo prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) and in other respects comply with the accounting fequiremenls of the Act have not been met. or
to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial
stalemenls lo be reached.
N Westbury BSc(Hons) FCCA
The Old Engine Shed Whettons Yard
Chapel Street
Bloxham
Banbury Oxon
OX15 4NB
..2025

Friends of Sabeol UK IFOSUKI
SLgtem•nt of Flnanclal A¢tlvltl•$ or Income Stat•rn•nt (Profit and loJ* *ccountl
for the year endod 31 December 2024
Unro¥trfct•il RMtrkt•d Tol•l fund•
2024
2024
2024
A• r••tst¢d
2023
Nots•
Incom•
Donations. subscripli¢ns and app•al$
Charitable activities
Trading a¢tiviti¥s
Investment incorne
69,333
435
1,469
182
14,964
84,297
435
1,469
182
56,036
3,258
870
71,419
14,964
86 383
Exp•ndllur•
Expendllure on ¢harltAbl• actNItKgs
S5,203
22.163
77,366
45,917
55,203
22,183
77,3e6
45,917
N•t •xp•ndltyr•
16,216
17.1991
9,017
14,247
Tran•l•rn ty*￿n fund•
R•¢onclll4tlon ol fund•
Total fund6 brought forw8rd
65.691
9,641
75.332
61.085
Tot*1 fund8 ¢arrl•d forw•rd
81,907
2,442
84.349
75.332
The 8latemenl of finaneial acti¥iti•s Includes 811 gains and kJsge5 in the year. All in¢oming r¥sour¢es and r¥$our¢8s èxpanded denved Irorn
¢ontinulng aclivilies.

Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 December 2024
As restated
2023
Notes
2024
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14,529
83.740
98,269
15,892
59,681
75,573
Liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
(13.920)
(241)
Net Current assets
84,349
75.332
Net assets
84.349
75,332
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
other unrestricted funds
2,442
81,907.
9,641
65,691
Total charity funds
84,349
75,332
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain
an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 20Q6.
The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Acl.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable
to companies subject to the small companies regime.
K Fairfax-ch
Imeley
Twstee on behalf of the Irustees
Approved by the board of trustees on .

Friends of Sabeel UK {FOSUK)
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Summary of significant accountlng pollcies
Basls of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20151 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
stated in the relevant accounting policy nole(s).
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies
required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was
required. No such restatement was considered necessary.
Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any perfonnance conditions
attached to the ilemls) of income have been met, It is probable that the income will be received and
the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to
the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliably and is not deferred.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their
discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor
has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work.
Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a
third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of activities undertaken to further the
purposes of the charity.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a part of the expenditure concemed.
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Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any
impaimient losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initia15y
recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at
amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad
and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans
and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs
and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
2 Analy818 of Income
2024
2023
Donations. Subscriptions & Appeal
Charitable activities
Trading activities
Investment income
84,297
435
1,469
182
56,036
3,258
870
86,383
60,164
By geographical market..
UK
86,383
60,164
3 Analysis of expendlture
2024
2023
Comerstone magazine, newsletter, etc.
Advocacy expenses
Advocacy consultancy
staffing
Other costs
109
5,696
31
40,441
31,089
77,366
72
1,090
31,186
13,569
45,917
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents
was 1 (2023.. 1). The charity does not operate any pension scheme. Staff and the charity make
contributions to the NEST scheme.
No members of the Board received any remuneration during the year (2023.. £Nil).
No director or person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction
entered into by the charity during the year.

Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
As restated
2023
4 Debtors
2024
Debtors and prepayments
14,529
15,892
5 Creditorn: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals
13,920
241
6 Analys18 of Net A88•ts
Unrè•trict•d
Rmtrlctod
2024
Tot•1 lunds
2024
2024
2023
Current assets
Current liabilities
84,032
14,237
(2,125) (11,795)
98,269
(13,920)
75,573
(241)
At 31 December
81,907
2,442
84,349
75,332
Restricted Funds
Sabeel Jerusalem and Kairos Palestine. One of Sabeel-Kairos UK'S principal activities is to support
the work of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem and the Kairos
Palestine. Donations are, from time to time, made by individual members with the specific request
that they be passed directly to these organisations. In 2022 and 2023 a Christmas appeal was
made for funds to support their work.
Income- Donations by members £nil (2023: £1,875> and Fundraising £3,169 {2023'. £7,323)
Expenditure- £10,337 (2023 £5,707)
Young Adult Sponsorship. In 2023 work to promote the activities of the organisation among the 18-
35 age group included sponsoring young adults to attend a Sabeel Jerusalem conference.
Generous donations were received from two members and a grant was re￿iVed from the URC
Legacy Fund.
Income- Donations by members £nil (2023. £2,400> and Grants £nil (2023.. £2,400)
Expenditure - £nil (2023.. £4,015)
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Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK)
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Investment for Peace campaign fund. Investment for Peace is a major part of the organisations
UK advocacy work. These funds were donated specifically for this work.
Regional Groups. Sabeel-Kairos UK supports a number of active groups around the country who
advocate for Palestinian rights. Funds raised locally to support the work of these groups are held by
the central group if they are not immediately needed.
Income - £nil (2023.. £nil)
Expenditure - £nil (2023.. £nil)
Movements on restrlcted funds
Sgbael
J•mulem
SlJ¥phenl
So¢l•ty
Y•ung&dult thv•stsn*Jt for
¥ponsor41rlp
R¢glo￿l
Gmup
At 1 January
Income
Expenditure
7,986
3,169
11,795
(10,337) (11,795)
1,201
31
423
(31)
At 31 December
818
1,201
423
7 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988
or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to
its charitsble objects.
7 Pre8entatlon currency
The financial statements are presented in Sterfing.
Legal fomi of entity and country of incorporation
Friends of Sabeel UK (FOSUK) is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in
England.
9 Registered office
The address of the companvs registered office is:
152 Church Road
Northfield
Bimingham
B312LU
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