Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of The Parish of St. Peter and St. James,
Belfast
I report on the accounts of the Parish of St. Peter and St. James. Belfast for the year ended 31 December
?023, which are set out on pages 10 to 20.
RespectiTr'e responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
s the charity s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It 1.8 my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
f()Ilow tlie procedures laid doH'n in the general Directions given by the
Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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
eiamination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission tor Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
Mv 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:
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. Tliat Ihere is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have conipleted Iny exainination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) 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.
David Hunter FCA
Chartered Accountant
Kings Court, Templepatrick, Co Antrim
18 April 2024
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