St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn
We report on the accounts of the Parish for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
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 our responsibility to:
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√ examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act;
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√ follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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√ state whether particular matters have come to my 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 included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
In accordance with the requirements of Girls Brigade NI, the financial results of the Girls Brigade Company are to be included in the financial statements of the Parish. The financial statements of the Girls Brigade Company were independently examined by Lorraine Archer, Accounting Technician. We have relied upon the work of Ms Archer and have carried out no verification of her work.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act;
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act;
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
We 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, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Roberts & Co Chartered Accountants Suite 721
Lisburn Enterprise Centre 6 Enterprise Crescent LISBURN, BT28 2BP
14[th] April 2026
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