Independent Examiner's report (2024) to the Charity Trustees of Spinal Injury Northern Ireland XT20946, Registered at 56 Drumnagreagh Rd, Larne BT40 2RP. N.1. Charities Commission 100558 Charities Commission No. 200589. i . .Paul McDonnell... report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31108124 which are set out on the following pages. The charity's trustees have prepared the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. (They have pras•ntad to ma all the account5 books & paparwork, includin8 all data hold on Sa8• softwar& on computer and paper printouts 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{9){bl of the Charities Act • state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was earried out in accordance with the general Directions glven by the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland under sectlon 6519llbl 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 seekin8 explanatlons from the eharlty trustees concerning any such matters. My role Is to state whetherany materlal matters have come to my attentlon givin8 me cause to believe.. l. That accountln8 records were not kept In accordance wtth section 63 of the Charlties 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 Charltles Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Comrnlsslon for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Relevant professional qualification or body:......Civil Servant Address Paul McDonnell 60 Drumnagreagh Rd, Ballygally BT40 2RP Ref: Independent Examiner Engagement letter to Sp.l.N.l. - Spinal Injury Northern Ireland
To The Charity Trustees Sp.l.N.l. - Spinal Injury Northern Ireland, 56 Drumnagreagh Rd, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2RP Date 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 18/ 6 12025 Expected completion of examination 1816 12025 Date of Trustees, Finance Meeting 1816 12025 Date of Annual General Meeting 1816 / 2025 Fees -my work is undertaken on a voluntary basis and no fee shall be raised to the charity for my examination Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 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 Commission 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 this appointment at any time, which rnust be given in writing. Yours faithfully, Paul McDonnell Signed Date 2025 I confirm, in signing this engagement letter, that I have authority of all charity trustees to sign on their behalf.