LORD O'NEILL'S CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF LORD O'NEILL'S
CHARITABLE TRUST
I report on the accounts of Lord O'Neill's Charitable Trust ('the charty,) forthe yearended 31 December
2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 {'the Charities Act,). 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 Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act,. and
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)(b) of the Charities Act.
The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented wilh those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such
matters.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and consequenlly does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion
on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an
independent examination can provide. Consequently, l express no opinion as to whether the accounts
present a'true and fairview, and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent
examiner's statement.
My role is to state whetherany material matters have come to my attention giving me reasonable cause
to believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. Thal 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 concems 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.
hard Gardiner FCA
On behalf of RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited
Chartered Accountants
Number One
Lanyon Quay
Belfast
BT13LG
Date.. 1911212023