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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE BARNABAS TRUST
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages four to eleven.
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 requirements of
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsiblity to-.
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the 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 ComTnission for Northern Ireland under
Section 65(9){b) 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 items or
disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees conceming any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe-.
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a propel understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matters (l) to {4) listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have Found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
Thomas S Patton FCA
Patton Rainey Stenson Limited
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Fermanagh
BT74 7BT
10 April 2024
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