2023-12-31-annual-return

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 I'the charity.) for the year ended 31 December 2023, 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 of the 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 Ihe Charities Act- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519}(b) of the Charities Act- and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs 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 gNen by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)Ibl of the Charities 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 Ihe accounts, and seeking explanationsfrom you as charitytrustees concerning any such matters. An independent examination does not invofve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenuy 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. Consequenlly, l express no opinion as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me reasonable cause to believe.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not compty with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further infomiation 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 ofthe matters {11 to {41 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. RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited Chartered Accountants The Ewart 4th Floor 3 Bedford Square Belfast BT2 7EP Date.. 31110124