Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Search and Rescue Dog
Association Ireland North
Year ended 31 March 2024
I report on the financial ststements for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the statement of
financial activities, statement of financial position and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of 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 my responsibility to.
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act"
to 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
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The 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 the trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I 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, I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Niall Farrell FCA
Farrell Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants
16 Upper Square
Castlewellan