INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRusfEES OF SEAPATRICK PARISH I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2023 which are set out on pages 10 to 21. Respertive responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner As the charitws trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the account5 under section 65 of the Charities Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)(b) of the Charities Act. and 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 Att and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(91(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: 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.
Independent examiner's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of ACCA which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination 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. B. Magennis FCCA FCA For and behalf of S.M. Ifint & Co Chartered Certified Accountant5 & Registered Auditors 8 Newry Road Banbridge BT32 3HN 24th October 2024