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2019-07-31-annual-return

Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of ‘Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association’ Trust

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st July 2019, which are set out on pages 2/3.

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:

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.

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, and 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.

Name: Ian Aiken

Relevant professional qualification or body: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Address: Aiken Accountants Ltd. 41 Linenhall Street, Ballymena, BT41 3DP

Date: 25/09/2019

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COUNTIES ANTRIM & DERRY

COUNTRY FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION

Income and Expenditure for the financial year 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2019

Opening
Balance at
01/08/18		 £8,244.92
£
5,400.00
400.00
970.00
715.00
606
60.00
250
414.38
150.00
£8,965.38
£8,628.75		 Expenditure
Room Hire
Affiliation fee
Exam Fees
Tuition
Gifts
Indemnity Insurance
Socials
Catering
Summer
Schools
Stationary & Printing
Logo Copy
Online Fees
Admin Costs
Repairs
McMillan
Donation
Music Stands
Total
Expenses		 £
864.60
25.00
969.00
4,257.50
875.00
444.33
500.00
450.00
159.40
36.72
Income
Trainees Fees
Tuition Charge
Exam Entrance Fees
Exam Room hire
Summer School
Parents donation
Glenarm
Social Takings
Members Fees
Performance Donations
Grant
Sale of
Equipment
Grant Re summers School
Total Income
Closing Balance
at
31/07/19
£8,581.55

This statement of account has been prepared from information provided by the Associations. Treasurer. I have examined the books and bank statements of the Association I believe it to be an accurate record of the business conducted through the financial year. The accounts were examined under section 65 of the Charities Act, and the general directions in section 65 were followed. Nothing untoward has come to my attention during the examination.

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Ian Aiken BA (HONS), MBA, FCMA 25/09/2019

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