Friends of Armagh Cathedral Independent Examiner's Report to the Charity Trustees of Friends of Armagh Cathedral I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examlner: As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit, and is eligible for Independent Examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the ChaTities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act to state whether particular matters have corne to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report: I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe.. l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern ITekand, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. 171, I2 Andrew Gilpin ACCA WHR Accountants Ltd Independent Examiner 26 The Square Moy Dungannon BT717SG Date
Friends of Armagh Cathedral Statement of Receipts and Payments- Year Ended 31 December 2023 Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Receipts Voluntary Receipts Donations and Gift Aid Bank Interest 914 558 537 542 From Charitable Activities Fees and Subscriptions Activities Other 1,515 5,761 2.406 4,804 8,748 8,289 Payments Cost of Charitable Activities Grants/DonationslGifts Governance Costs 1,942 1,859 1,262 1.465 Asset and investment purchase Purchase of Equipment 1,835 1,355 Total payments 5,039 4,679 Net receiptsl(payments) 3,709 3,610 Transfers tol(from) Thds Surplus for the year 3,709 3,610 Approved by the trustees on 202 and signed on their behalf by.. Shane Forster Trustee David Hamilton Trustee
Friends of Arrnagh Cathedral Statement of Assets and Liabilities - Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Funds Reeonciliation Cash at bank and in hand 31.12.22 Surplus for the year 30,379 3,709 30,379 3,709 26,769 3,610 Cash at bank and in hand 31.12.23 34,088 34,088 30,379 Bank and Cash Balances Bank Deposit Account Bank Current Account Investment 24,088 i 0,000 20,379 10,000 34,088 30,379 Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by: Shane Forster Trustee David Hamilton Trustee 10