Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of St Columba's College PTFA
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April 2023.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of 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 examiners 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 Charities
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, 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..
1. That accounting records Were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities 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 Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
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.
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St Columba's College PTFA
Income and Expenditure Sheet
Account period 0110512022 - 3010412023
ACCOUNT OPENING BALANCE:
£2,766.45
Income
Expenditure
Donations
£207
Bank charges
£37.75
Fundraising
£376
Parentkind
insurance
membership
£145
ASDA Better Starts Grant
£1,500
Breakfast club
£1,500
Miscellaneous
£1,233
Total income:
£2,083
Totsl expenditure:
£2,915.75
ACCOUNT CLOSING BALANCE:
£1,933.70
Signed Treasurer..
Date:
Signed Independent Examiner,.
Date..
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St Columba's College PTFA - Trustee's Annual Report
01 May 2022 to 30 April 2023
Financlal Year:
Charity Name..
St Columba's College PTFA
100651
NIC No:
Princlpal Address: St Columba's College PTFA
2 Ballyphilip Road
Portaferry, BT22 1RB
Name of Trustees..
Mr James Hay
Mr Declan Watson
Constitutlon and governlng document..
All as per PTS UK (Nl) guidance
Purposes of the Charlty:
Purpose 1.. Improved relationships between home and school. The benefit which flows from
this purpose includes funding for additional resources for the school and links built with the local
community. Thls is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership with the
school and engages parental 8UPPOrt.
What our organlsatlon does..
We fundraise to support the school and it's pupils in delivering the best possible education.
We also act as a means for parents and friends of the school to meet school staff and discuss the
best way forward for St Columba's.
The charity's classification..
The advancement of education
Who the charity helps:
Children (5-1.3-year-olds)
Children (14-25-year-olds)
How the charity works:
Education I training.
Volunteer development.
Name of any person or body permitted to appolnt new charity trustees - NIA

Public Benefit Reporting
Main activities
Community bingo and raffle
Meetings to discuss needs of the school
Attendance at Open night
Main achievements
Social and community events
Grant awards for breakfast club
The trustees have had regard to the Commission's public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
Review of financial position
Income: £2,083
Expenditure £2,915.75
No fund 'materially in deficit,. all monies earmarked for future projects,
Trustee's slgnature:
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