BANGOR WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY CONVENTION
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
31 DECEMBER 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF BANGOR WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY CONVENTION
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
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 my 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;
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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 if 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.
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:
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(1) That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
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(2) That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
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(3) That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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(4) That there is no further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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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.
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BANGOR WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY CONVENTION
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Note Balance at 1 January 2023 General Designated Funds: Missionary candidates Still to be allocated by donors Still to be allocated to missions RECEIPTS Gift Aid scheme Income tax refunds Donations Offerings Legacy Convention TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Donations to missions Missionary candidates Use of premises General expenses TOTAL PAYMENTS SURPLUS FOR YEAR Balance at 31 December 2023 General Designated funds: Still to be allocated to missions 2 Missionary candidates Still to be allocated by donors |
2023 £ £ 5,757 1,097 1,910 2,920 11,684 108,322 31,372 26,842 11,948 - 7,374 185,858 47,275 - 5,350 37,809 90,434 95,424 20,071 84,065 1,502 1,470 107,108 |
2022 £ £ 8,538 1,847 - - 10,385 111,994 26,256 21,602 5,211 10,237 7,508 182,808 124,406 1,200 9,170 46,733 181,509 1,299 5,757 2,920 1,097 1,910 11,684 |
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All receipts and payments relate to unrestricted funds.
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BANGOR WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY CONVENTION
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES for the year ended 31 December 2023
| CASH AT BANK Danske Bank Paypal account Stripe account Donr account NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED SURPLUS At start of year Surplus for year At end of year All charity funds are unrestricted funds. |
2023 £ 106,973 - 135 - 107,108 11,684 95,424 107,108 |
2022 £ 11,254 252 121 57 11,684 10,385 1,299 11,684 |
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Approved by:
HONORARY TREASURER
DATE
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BANGOR WORLDWIDE MISSIONARY CONVENTION
NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. Basis of Preparation
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
2. Designated Funds Balances
At the year end the charity held funds of £84,065 that had been designated for specific missions. These funds were paid to the relevant missions in early January 2024.
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