Independent Examiner's report (2022) to the Charity Trustees of
Sp.l.N.l. Spinal Injury Northern Ireland XT20946,
registered at $6 Drumnagreagh Rd, Lame BT40 2RP, N.1. Charities Commisslon 100558 Charities Commlssion No. 200589.
l ..Paul McDonnell... report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31108123
which are set out on the following pages.
The charity's trustees have prepared the accounts in accordance wlth the Charlties Act {Northern Ireland) 2008.
(They have presented to me all the accounts books & paperwork, including all data held on Sage software on
computer a nd paper prlntouts of all accounting reports).
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(9llbl
of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Report
I have examined your charity accounts as requlred under section 65 of the Charltles Act and my examination was carried
out in accordance with the general Directions 8lven by the Charity CommlssSon for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl
of the Charities Act. My exarnination included a review of the accountin8 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 seekin8 explanations from the charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attention 8lvln8 me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept In accordance with sectlon 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accountin8 records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charitles Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters11) to14} listed above and, in connection
with following the Directions ofthe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require
drawing to your attentlon.
Date
Relevant professional qualification or body..
Paul McDonnell 60 Drumnagreagh Rd, Ballygally BT40 2RP
Ref: Independent Examiner Engagement letter to Sp.l.N.l. - Spinal Injury Northern Ireland
.Civil Servant
Address

To The Charity Trustees
Sp.l.N.l.- Spinal Injury Northern Ireland, 56 Drumnagreagh Rd, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2RP
Date -61 May 2024
Dear charity trustees of Sp.l.N.l.- Spinal Injury Northern Ireland.
The aim of this letter is to set out the basis on which l act as Independent Examiner for the charity.
Roles
As charity trustees, you are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records and preparing the financial
statements. You are also responsible for making available to me all of the charities accounting records and
related papers as required.
As Independent Examiner, I have a responsibility to report whether the accounts are drawn up in a manner
consistent with the founding documentation of the charity, the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and The
Charities (Accounts and Reports Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015. The responsibilities for any other services
provided will be agreed in advance through a further Letter of Appointment.
Timetable-
Books received from charity trustees
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/5 /2024
Expected completion of examination
15 /2024
3I4- / 5 / 2024
/5 /2024
Date of Trustees, Finance Meeting
Date of Annual General Meeting
Fees-my work is undertaken on a voluntary basis and no fee shall be raised to the charity for my examination
Proceeds of Crime Art 2002 and Serious Organised Crime and Police Art 2005
Under certain circumstances, the above legislation may require me to make a money laundering disclosure in
relation to information obtained during my examination.
In addition, in some cases I have a statutory duty to report matters to the Charity Cornrnission for Northern
Ireland.
I should be grateful if you could confirm in writing your agreement to the terms of this letter by signing below.
Once agreed this letter will remain effective from date of signature until it is replaced. You or I may agree to
vary or terminate thi5 appointment at any time, which must be given in writing.
Yours faithfully,
Paul McDonnell
Signed
Date
2024
I confirm, in signing this engagement letter, that I have authority of all charity trustees to sign on their behalf.