2023-08-31-annual-return

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH I report on th¢ accounts of the company for the year ended 3 1st August 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 15. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The twstees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65{2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my r¢sponsibility to: examine the accounts under seclion 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion for Northern Ireland under section 65(9Xb) 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) of the Charitie5 Act. The 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 ilems 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: The accounting records were not kept as required by section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3, That the accounts do not comply wlth the accounting Tequirements of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. 4. That there is further inforn]ation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed an independent examination and have no concerns in respect of matters (l) to (4) above, and in connection with following the directions of the Charity Cornmission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Mr lan Johnston (A.F.A.) For and on behalf of Stevenson and Wilson Chartered Accountants 22 - 30 Broadway Avenue Ballymena BT43 7AA Date 30th May 2024