ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.I.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.I.
We report to the trustees on our examination of the financial statements of Almost Home Animal Rescue N.I. (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiner
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.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our 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.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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1 that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act; or
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2 that the accounts do not accord with those accounting records; or
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3 that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act; or
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4 that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.I.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.I.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. We confirm that we are qualified to undertake the examination because we are a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland, which is one of the listed bodies.
We have completed our 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, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
GMcG Lisburn
Chartered Accountants
Century House 40 Crescent Business Park Lisburn BT28 2GN
Dated: 23 January 2025
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