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2024-12-31-accounts

QUEST ACADEMY

Charity Number: 1205054

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Introduction

The Trustees of Quest Academy are pleased to present their annual report and financial summary for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Quest Academy was officially registered as a charity on 4 October 2023 to advance Christian education and leadership development across cultures, particularly among Arabic and Persianspeaking communities in the UK and Europe.

We exist to equip and empower believers to serve the Kingdom of God, to strengthen the Church through discipleship and leadership formation, and to share the message of Christ across nations. As Ephesians 4:12 reminds us, our goal is “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

2. Our Aims and Objectives

Quest Academy’s charitable purpose is to advance Christian education and training by:

Three main principles guide our activities:

  1. Empowerment: Building capacity among local and national workers to lead their own ministries.

  2. Equipping: Providing resources and training in discipleship, apologetics, and leadership.

  3. Engagement: Partnering with local churches and mission agencies to reach unreached peoples, especially Muslim-background communities.

3. Activities and Achievements (2024)

The year 2024 has been a season of steady growth, spiritual fruit, and renewed vision.

Farsi Department

Led by Mehrdad, the Farsi Department continued its outreach and discipleship work among Iranian and Persian-speaking believers. Over the past year:

Arabic Department

The Arabic team continued to serve churches and communities across Europe, training leaders in evangelism and theology. Key developments included:

Leadership Development

Under the vision of Quest Academy, we continued to train leaders for ministry through our Leadership and Discipleship Tracks, combining theological learning with practical mentorship. These programs were instrumental in developing indigenous leaders in diaspora churches, facilitating intercultural collaboration, and hosting online and in-person workshops on servant leadership and church planting strategies.

Outreach and Mission

Led by Michael and supported by our volunteer teams, Quest Academy’s mission department continued to focus on empowering local churches for evangelism.

We have seen new partnerships emerging with national workers who organise their own outreach events and a growing interest in contextual mission training among young leaders.

4. Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees confirm that, in carrying out the Academy’s aims and activities, they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Quest Academy provides Christian education and leadership training accessible to all, regardless of nationality or background. Many of our programs are offered free of charge or at reduced cost, especially to churches and individuals with limited resources.

Our educational programs and outreach efforts directly benefit the public by:

5. Structure, Governance and Management

Quest Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees that oversees its vision, strategy, and accountability.

The day-to-day ministry and training programs are led by volunteer staff and self-employed instructors.

Trustees serving in 2024:

The Academy operates through ministry departments (Arabic, Farsi, Leadership Training, and Outreach), coordinated under the oversight of the Trustees. All program leaders report quarterly to the Board, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with our charitable objectives.

6. Financial Review

(Full audited financial statements will be attached separately.)

Quest Academy’s income in 2024 was derived primarily from:

Funds were used to support:

The Trustees are committed to sound financial stewardship. All income is applied to charitable

purposes, and any surplus is reinvested in the development of our educational programs and mission work.

7. Plans for the Future (2025)

Looking ahead, Quest Academy seeks to:

Through all these initiatives, we remain committed to building bridges across cultures and empowering leaders to make disciples who make disciples.

8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that:

9. Closing Reflection

As we look back on 2024, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness.

Despite challenges and limited resources, the mission of Quest Academy continues to grow through the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of partners, and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory.” — Psalm 115:1

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 31 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Marcus Baeder Chair of Trustees Quest Academy Charity Number: 1205054

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Quest Academy Profit & Loss

January through December 2024

Income
4 REVENUE
41 OPERAIONAL INCOME
4101 Organizations donation
4102 Personal donations
Total 41 OPERAIONAL INCOME
Total 4 REVENUE
Total Income
Jan - Dec 24
$246 135
$75 232
$321 366
$321 366
$321 366
Gross Profit $321 366
Expense
5 EXPENSES
501 OPERATIONAL EXPENSE
50101 SALARIES
501011 BASIC SALARIES
501012 FREE LANCERS
501013 Givings
Total 50101 SALARIES
50102 Courses Production
5010203 Courses recording
5010204 curriculum development
5010208 Outreach materials
Total 50102 Courses Production
50103 Rent
5010301 Facilities Rent
Total 50103 Rent
50105 Travel
5010501 Air tickets
5010502 Accomodation
5010503 Visa
5010504 Car rental & Transporta
Total 50105 Travel
50106 Supplies
5010601 IT & Technical supplies
5010602 Stationary
5010603 Other supplies
Total 50106 Supplies
50107 Relief
Total 501 OPERATIONAL EXPENSE
502 GENERAL & Admin
50201 TELEPHONES
50202 HOSPETALITY
50205 TRANSPORTATION
$160 800
$12 025
$6 688
$179 514
$2 099
$141
$386
$2 626
$314
$314
$33 215
$35 192
$3 001
$12 048
$83 456
$8 248
$4
$82
$8 334
$6 539
$280 783
$168
$1 594
$1 542

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Quest Academy Profit & Loss

January through December 2024

50206 Legal fees
50209 Bank Charges
50213 Board memebers events
50216 ICETE
50217 Insurance
50218 Currency rate difference
50219 Subscribtions
Total 502 GENERAL & Admin
504 Marketing
50402 partnerships Conferences
50403 Social Media ads
50405 Printing (flyers,banners)
Total 504 Marketing
505 Dep. Expense
Total 5 EXPENSES
Jan - Dec 24
$276
$375
$452
$373
$227
($553)
$482
$4 935
$4 275
$470
$1 275
$6 020
$18
$291 756
Total Expense $291 756
Net Income $29 611

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Quest Academy Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2024

ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
111 CASH ON HAND
11103 Michael Biskales
11104 Mehrdad
Total 111 CASH ON HAND
112 CASH ON BANK
11201 NatWest GBP
11202 NatWest Euro
11203 NatWest USD
11204 UWM Bank
Total 112 CASH ON BANK
Total Checking/Savings
Accounts Receivable
113 ACCOUNT RECIEVABLES
11302 Eyssa
Total 113 ACCOUNT RECIEVABLES
Total Accounts Receivable
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
116 ASSETS
11601 FIXED ASSETS
11601001 Laptop & Printers
Total 11601 FIXED ASSETS
11602 Accumulated DEP.
11602001 Laptop & Printers
Total 116 ASSETS
Total Fixed Assets
Dec 31, 24
143 45
1 026 00
1 169 45
20 203 63
2 485 01
17 636 81
56 779 68
97 105 13
98 274 58
639 33
639 33
639 33
98 913 91
864 92
864 92
-18 02
846 90
846 90
TOTAL ASSETS 99 760 81
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
211 ACCOUNT PAYABLES
21102 Salaries Payable
21103 Other Payables
Total 211 ACCOUNT PAYABLES
Total Accounts Payable
Other Current Liabilities
212 UNEARNED REVENUE
21202 Unearned donations
16 150 00
4 000 00
20 150 00
20 150 00
50 000 00

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As of December 31, 2024

12:28 PM
02/03/25
Accrual Basis
Quest Academy
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 20
Dec 31, 24
Total 212 UNEARNED REVENUE
50 000 00
Total Other Current Liabilities
50 000 00
Total Current Liabilities
70 150 00
Total Liabilities
70 150 00
Equity
Net Income
29 610 81
Total Equity
29 610 81
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
99 760 81
12:28 PM
02/03/25
Accrual Basis
Quest Academy
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 20
Dec 31, 24
Total 212 UNEARNED REVENUE
50 000 00
Total Other Current Liabilities
50 000 00
Total Current Liabilities
70 150 00
Total Liabilities
70 150 00
Equity
Net Income
29 610 81
Total Equity
29 610 81
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
99 760 81
12:28 PM
02/03/25
Accrual Basis
Quest Academy
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 20
Dec 31, 24
Total 212 UNEARNED REVENUE
50 000 00
Total Other Current Liabilities
50 000 00
Total Current Liabilities
70 150 00
Total Liabilities
70 150 00
Equity
Net Income
29 610 81
Total Equity
29 610 81
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
99 760 81
Total 212 UNEARNED REVENUE
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Equity
Net Income
Total Equity
Dec 31, 24
50 000 00
50 000 00
70 150 00
70 150 00
29 610 81
29 610 81
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 99 760 81

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# Name Disc. Amount
1 Issa Loan to be repaid 639 33
Salaries Payable Salaries Payable Salaries Payable Salaries Payable
# Name Disc. Amount
1 Peter Samir Part of Sep.,Oct,Nov & December $9 600
2 Sarah Obed Part of December $50
3 Michael Biskales Halfyear $6 500
Total $16 150
Other Payable
# Name Disc. Amount
1 Mina Samir 8 months of IT contract $4 000
Total $4 000
Unearned donations Unearned donations Unearned donations Unearned donations
# Name Project Code Amount
1 Stichtingcare 4you Code401 : Farsi academic Dep. $15 000
2 Stichtingcare 4you Code402 : Farsi offline cohorts $35 000
Total $50 000

Quest Academy Balance Sheet AS OF 31 OF December 2024

Emad Yousse Iskander Co. Firm Auditors and Consulting and Tax Experts Quest Academy Audit Report for the period from l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Prepared by Emad Youssef Islonder Auditors and Tax Experts Accountants & Auditors T¢l.. 25258381- 25259068- 25264561- 25286854 17 Osman Tow¢T- 1st floor- Cornich El Maadi- Cain)- Egypt Mob.. 01222249338 0 01287425302 E-mail: emad.eyifirni@gmail.com

Emad Yousse Iskander Co. Firm Audito￿ and Consulting and T&x Experts INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To: Quest Academy. Opiiiion We have meticulously audited Quest:s Academy financial report regarding the agreement which had a total expense of $291,756, leaving no stone untumed in our examination. Basis for Opinion We have conducted our audit by Intemational Standards on Auditing {ISA), applying ISA 8001805. Our responsibility according to these standards is further described in the section "Auditor's responsibility for the audit of the financial reporv, in our report. We are independent about Think & Do according to the professional, ethical requirements relevant for the audit of the financial report and have othe￿iSe fulfilled our experienced, ethical responsibilities with these requirements. We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Emph#sis of Matter- Basis ofAecounting and restrictions on use + The financial report has been prepared for Quest Academy to fulfill the requirements imposed by international standards. Our opinion concerning this mattel has not been modified. + We noted that the net income is $29,611. + There is an unearned revenue of S SOK, which was designated to the Farsi department in 2025. + Quest Academy must have a financial policy that includes who. how, and how much any title OWF)er should spend or approve payments. We asked the linancial manager, who told us that he is preparing a policy and will share it with the board by next April. + We couldn't get a bank statement for the UWM account to make a bank reconciliation because this bank is not owned by Quest Academy. Therefore, we su bank to pay any expenses. Instead, send all the money to Quest's o est not using this icial banks and use the funds available to pay your expenses. + We noticed that Facebook does not provide official receipts for ads paid throughout the year, only bank statements and transfers show the amount. It would be preferable to have all Facebook ads receipts in your books. + During our audit, we found a payment of $3131.12 to pastor Nagy Mouris with no official Irivoices, only an email from the General Manager with a breakdown Excel sheet. It's preferable to attach these invoices to the expenses. Accountants & Auditors Tel.. 25258381- 25259068 - 25264561- 25286854 17 Osinan Tow¢T- 1st flwr- Cornich El Maadi- Cairo- Egypt Mob-. 01222249338 @ 01287425302 E-mail.. emad.eyifirni@gmail.com

Emad Yousse Iskander Co. Firm Auditors and Consulting and Tax Experts Respoiisibilities of Pi'oject Management and Those Charged with Governance (Management) for the Finiincial Ilepurtifftig Projeci Managyevneiit is responsible for preparing ihe fiiiancial report according lo the ?bO￿.ernentlOned acreement and for financial control iliai Manageineiii deeins iiecessary, t() ¥'nsurL tlIL. financial report is tree fi-om inatei'ial misslalements. ￿,hether duL" to t.raud or ci-ri)r. In PYLparing tl)L finaiicial report. Project Maiiagement is responsiblL for taking iiito 6ILLouiiI MLIAiagemeiil'S Assesimenl of ihe Organization's ability to continue as a going conceni. disLlosiiig. as applic<1blc. matters rLlating to the going cnncerii basis of accounting unle$4 ManugLillLnt L'iilIL'I' intLnds t() li4uidatL tlIL. Orgaiiization or LeasL opLrdtions or has iio rL(Ili%tiL &IILLfiiItli￿ e bill to do so. Mic nagenienl is respoiisible for siipeTr ising ihe oroanization's financial reporting processes. Audl¢or's responsibilities for ihe audit of the fjnanelal report (.)ur ()bjiLlives are io c)biain rea501iable assiirance about wheiher ihe fill￿]c3<91 rLPOrt is li'ee Ir()ni Iniilerial niisiakes diie to ITaud or e￿or and lo issue an audiloi s report tli411 inilLid¢.¥ our opinioii. Reasonic blL &5surance is a liigpli level of assui-ance. bul IhLre is iio g11411'aniee Iliat alidil condiicted by ISAS will alivavs detect a niaLerial niisslatenient when il exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considei-Ld niateriJl if, individu16 Ily or in the agg)r¢&iale. Iliey COLild reasonably be expected to infllience ihe LionomiL decisions of iisers ba>ed on ihis financial i'ewrl. i)I111 ()I' an aLidit bj ISAS. we exerci5¢ professional judgnient aiid niaintaiii professioiidl skL'iiticisni tliroiighout tlie audit. We are also: Ideiiiily and assess the risks of inal¢rial misstatement of ihe financial reporL, whether due to fraud or error, design ￿)d perforni audit procedures responsivL lo Lhose risks, 1< lid obtain audit evidence Ihat is sul'ficiejit and approprial¢ lo forni a basis foi- oiir opiiiion. ThL risk of not detLLling material mistake resuliiiig froin I"'raud is hig¥lier ilian lie resiiliino Irom error. as fraiid IrÈa>' iiivolN'e collusioii. lorgerv: inlenlioiial oniissions, Inisrepr¢%¢iil¢ltions, or the override of inl¢rnal control. Obtain 41n iii)dLr411< iidingi ()r inleriial Lontrol rele￿a11t to thL audit tn design audit pr()LcdurLS tliat ai'L appropriatL in thc circunistdnccs. but not lo L'xpress an opiiiioli 011 thL el'lectii'eiiess of the Oi-ganization's internal coiilrol. A¢¢ountants & Auditors T¢l.. 25258381- 25259068- 25264561- 25286854 17 05man Tower- 1st fi¢)or- Cornich El Maadi - Cairo- Egypt Mob.. 01222249338 É) 01287425302 E-mail: emad.eyifirni@gtnail.com

Emad Yousse Iskander Co. Firm Auditors and Consulting and Tax Experts CoJiL.lude on the appropriateness of Project Manageinei)t's use ()f the going conctrn basis ()f- <lCC()unting aiid, bascd oil the aiidit evidence obtdiiied. wliethLr a inic teridl UIlLL"Itainiy exists rL.laicd to eN'enls i)F conditions that Inav cast significant doiiL)t on the OTgani7.ation's ability-. to continue as a going concerii. SupposL we concludL' iliat lll¢tterial LinLL'I-Idllll}' L'Xi.4ls. 11) that case. we inust draw arteiition in our auditoi s report to thL rLl<tlid di%¢losurLS 117 Ihe financial rLPOrt or. if such disclosures are inadL'quate, to niodi i?ur i)pinion. Our LonLIu5ions are b<￿ed on thL audit ci"-idence obtained up to i)ui- auclitor's rL'purt datu. bloii'ever. t-uturL ev¢nts oi. conditioiis may cause the Organization to cease ti) coiItIllllL as 41 going) conLern. Ei.'alLlate tlie c?ppropriateness of accoiiiltiiii) policies. the reasoiiableiiess or aLCOLinliiibY LSliinales. cljlLI rel611i.d disclosures bv Projeii Manag7ement. L.'I'ulud(¢ tlIL' tinancial I'eport's oierall presL"ntation. struLture: and L'onlLnt. inLliiding disLlosiires. and delermiiie whether the Fin￿]¢1a1 report represLnis the undLrlyiIig Ii'dnsaLtions ￿]d cN'Lnls iii a iniuilllr tliat acliievcs fair rL'pi'esciitati()i). W¢ Loinniiiiiicate witli Managenient regfirdin& anioiig other maiiei's. the planiied scope iiii(I timiiig) ot. Ihc audit ai)cl signiticant audit fAndiIigs, iiicluding ￿lY siginilicanl (IL Ill ILIILl¥4 ill 11)IL'rnal Lulltrol Ihat we id¢niify during our audit. Cgiro, 09 March 2025 ndependcnt Auditi) /a yg/K..J Emad You8sef Iskandor Firm Membership No: 4461 Accountants & Auditors Tel.. 25258381- 25259068 - 25264561- 2528685 E7 Osman Tower- 1st floor- Comicb El Maadi- Catro- Egypt Mob.. 01222249338 0 01287425302 E-mail.. emad.eyifirni@gmail.¢om

Quesr Academy Incomè statement From l Jan 2024 To 31 Dec 2024 Jan- Dec 24 4 REVENue 41 OPERAIONAL INCOME 4101 Oryan&Atlons donon 4102 Persornal donattons 5246.135 575.232 $371,566 $321,1£6 5321,366 $321,3S6 Total 41 OPERAIONAL IN¢OIIE Total 4 REVEWUE Tolal Int¢)m• Cross Profit EAp4nsè 6 EXPE14SES 501 OPEiIAnoNAL EXPENSE 50101 SALARES 501011 BASIC SALAR sot012 FREE LAMCERS $01013 Givlny Yolal 50101 SALARES $160,BOO $12.02S $6.688 $179.514 50102 Court•s Produ¢iion 5010203 Cours•$ rncordlng $010204 ¢urrh¢ulum d¢wlopmonl 5010208 o￿tr¢¥h mai4rtal$ $2.099 $141 $586 $2.626 T¢X¥ $0102 Cour9¢• Productlr IOJ R• 6010301 Facllmlqs R•nt SJ14 Total 5010J Rth¢ 60109 fw•v 5010801 Alr Ikk¢is $010502 A¢¢omodaiion J010$03 V 5010$04 Cirr•Thtal & TwanBport4 Toial $0106 TTr￿1 10106 SupplhB $010601 IT & f•Ghnk•i iuppl 5010602 Ststlon•ty 5010603 Other suppH Totsi 50106 Supplles $0107 Rell•f SJ14 SJ3,21$ $35.192 $3.001 $12.048 $83,456 $8,248 $4 $82 $8.334 56.5Jg $280.783 Totsi 501 OPEKITrONAL expENSE 50Z GENERAL & Admln SD2D1 TELEPHONES 50202 HOSPETALITY $02Q$ TRANSPORTATION $0208 L•9•1 lees JC1209 eank Choryej J0213 eoard mEm•kn •vents 60216 ICEIE $168 $1,W $1,$42 1276 $376 $462 S373 $0217 InSurn￿e $227 60218 Cuffency ralt 50219 Stsbscrfbtkin Total $02 GENÉRAL SO4 Moth¢ring 50402 p1th¢rnhi￿ ContererwA 50403 Social Medi• ods 50405 Pr*nting Ifly•r8.b•tsw•l Taial 504 Markeling 505 Dep. Expense Total 5 EXPENSES $482 54.935 $427S $470 $1.275 $1B $291 756 $291 756 $29 611 TtrtAI Ex

Quest Academy Financial Positlon as of 31 Dec 2024 Dec 31, 24 ASSETS CuFTent Assets CheckSn9lSavlngs 111 CASHON HAND 11103 Mi¢lwl Bisk4le5 11104 Mtrhrdad 143.45 1,026.00 1.169.45 Total 111 CASH ON klANO 112 CASH ON BANK 11201 Naiwest GBP 11202 Naiwest Euro 11203 P4atWost USD 11204 Bank 20,203.63 2,485.01 17,636.81 56.779.68 97.tOS.13 98.274.58 Totsl 112 CASH ON BANK Total Chockinglsavl Accounts Rèeelvab 113 ACCOLINT RECIEVA8LES 11302 Eys¥ Total 113 ACCOUNT RECIEVABLES Total A¢cotsnt8 Receivable 639.33 639.J3 839.33 Toial Cuyront Asse 98.913.91 Flxad A$8trts 116 ASSETS 11601 FIXED ASSErs 11601001 L8Ptop & Printe1¥ Total 11601 FIXED ASSETS 864.92 864.92 11602 AGcumulattrd DEP. 11602001 Laptop & Prfntsrs Total 116 ASSETS -1B.02 846.90 Total Fixod AS￿1$ TOTAL ASSETS 846.90 99 760.81 LIA8ILITies & EQUITY Llabllltl•B Curront Liabllltlo8 Atcounts Payabl• 211 ACCOUNT PAYA8Les 21102 Salarlès Payable 21103 Othor PayableB Tothl 211 ACCOUNT PAYABLES Total Accounts Payable 1)thor Currtrnt Liabllil￿s 212 UNEARNED REVENUE 21202 Une8mod donatiw¥ Total 212 UNEARNED REVENUE Tvt81 Other Cutyvnt Liabiliti 16.150.00 4.000,00 20,150.00 20,150.00 50,000.00 so,000.00 50,000.00 70.150.00 70.150.00 Total Current Li4biliti•s Totsi LS8bllttles E4uity Openlng Bolance Equity Ngt Inctsmè 25.610.81 29 610.81 99.760.81 Total E YOTAL LIABIUTIES & EQUITY