2023-12-31-annual-return

Independent examinerfs report to the charlty trustees of the Carrlckferyus and Distrlct Hlstorlcal Soctety (Reg. No. NIC100315) I report on the accounts of the Carrickfergus & District HIst￿ICal Society for the year ended 31st December 2023,which are set out on page I Respoctlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charitys trustees are responsible f¢x the preparation of the aCC￿nts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 21)08. It is my responsibilty to: . examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act . follow the procedures as laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act . stste whether particular matters have come lo my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs roport I have examined your charity accounts as required under sedion 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem 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 disdosures in the accounts, arKI seekirq explanations from you as charity trustees conceming any suth matters. My role is to state whetsr any material matters have come to my attentuion giving cause to believe- That accounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 63 of the Charities Act That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accountin8 requirements of the Charities Act That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters {1) to (4) listed above and.in connection with following Directions of the Chatity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Cyril H Beattie (Bsc Econ) Beattie Accountancy services 25 Upper Road Greenisland Carrickfergus BT38 8RH 30th January 2024 Address Date: