Tools For Solidarity Downpatrick Charity Number 100856 Unqualified report for a charity and has an income of £250,000 or less I was asked by the charity to act as Independent examiner of the Charities Accounts in January 2025 (email request available). l agreed providing I had the standing to act as examiner. I confirmed eligibility by satisfying the following conditions The Charity had an income of less than £250000 thus allowing a receipts and payments account produced by an examiner The constitution of TFS Downpatrick allowed for the appointment of an independent examiner Independent examiner'5 report to the charity trustees of Tools For Solidarity Downpatrick I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2025. Respertive 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 (Northem Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: O examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act O follow the procedures laid down in the general Direttions given by the Commission under section 6519)Ibl of the Charities Act O 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 of the Charities Act 2008. 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 disclosu$ in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matter5. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
l. 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. CCNI ARR07 - supporting document 5 August 2016 Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respert of the matters (l) to (41 listed above and. in connection with following the Dirertions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Peter Bannon Relevant professional qualification or body: Not applicable Address". 8 Shangarry Park BT14 8JD Date: 2810112026