BELFAST NATURAL HISTORY & PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BELFAST NATURAL HISTORY & PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial stalemènts of Belfasl Natural History & Philosophical
Society (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
In accordance with the terms of my engagement, and to assist you to fulfil your duties under the relevant charity
laws and regulations. I have compiled the financial statements of Belfasl Natural History & Philosophical Society for
the year ended 31 October 2023, set oul on pages 5 10 14, from the accounting records and information and
explanations you have given to us.
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{9llb}
of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have examined your charity accounls as required under section 65 of the Charilies Ad and my examination was
carried Out in accordance with the general Diredions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
section 65(9llb} of the Charities Act.
My examination included a rewew 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 irs the accounts,
and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees conceming any such matters.
My role 15 to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause lo believe:
That accounting records were nol kept in accordan￿ with section 63 of the Charitie5 Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with thosè accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with Ihe accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have completed my examination and have no cOn￿rn$ in respect of Ihe matters11) to14} listed above and, in
connection with following the directions of the Charity Comfflission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that
require drawing io youf attention.
Dr R.1. Peters Gallagher OBE
For and on behalf of Moore {N.I.) LLP
4th Floor Donegall House
7 Donegall Square North
Belfast
BT15GB
Dated.. 4 June 2024