North West Age of Enlightenment Association
Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of North West Age of Enlightenment Association Trust.
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2023, which are set out on page 3.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation for the accounts in accordance with the charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
-
Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
-
Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
-
State whether particular matters have come 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 such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
-
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
-
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
-
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
-
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
1
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Imelda McCormack
Instructor, Northern Ireland Civil Service, Clare House, Belfast, BT3 9ED
17[th] September 2025
2
Receipts and Payments NWAoEA for year end 2022 and 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipts | ||
| Standing Order donations | £ 972 | £ 972 |
| HMRC tax back | £ 243 | £ 487 |
| Other donations | ||
| PowerNI refund | £ 1,850 | |
| Sub total receipts | £ 3,065 | £ 1,459 |
| Payments | ||
| Apartment maintenance | £ 816 | £ 816 |
| PowerNI | £ 582 | £ 582 |
| NI Water | £ 183 | £ 193 |
| Other | £ 895 | |
| Sub totalpayments | £ 1,581 | £ 2,486 |
| Net of receipts/payments | £ 1,484 | -£ 1,028 |
| Cash funds | £ 5,348 | £ 3,863 |
3