Independent examlnerfs report to the charity trustses of Belfast u3a (Charity Commission
for Northem Ireland ref: Nl 1023621
I report on the accounts of Belfast u3a for the year ended 31st March 2023. which
are set out on pages I to 4
Respectlve responslbiliiles of trustees and examlner
As the charlty's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the acr£•unts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2(X)8.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the account5 under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions 8iven by the Charity
Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(91{b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under 5ertlon 65 of the Charlties Act and
my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dlrections given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65191{b} of the Charities Act.
My examination Included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. 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 materlal matters have come to my attention giving me
cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept as required by sertion 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord wlth those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charltles Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed rny exarnination 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
eland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name.. SHEILA MAGEE
Signed:
Address: 15 Saul Road, Downpatrlck, BT30 6NN