Independent Examiner’s Report
PAIS PROJECT NORTHERN IRELAND TRUST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
71 Mountsandel Road Coleraine County Londonderry BT52 1JF
17[th] May 2023
RE: Independent Examination of the PAIS Accounts for the Fiscal Year Ending 31st August 2022
Dear Trustees,
This correspondence serves as a formal report on the financial accounts of the Trust for the fiscal year that concluded on the 31st of August 2022.
It is incumbent upon me to outline the respective responsibilities of the charity trustees and myself as the independent examiner. As per the stipulations of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, you, as the charity's trustees, bear the responsibility for the accurate preparation of the accounts.
In accordance with the same act, specifically section 65, my responsibilities encompass the following:
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Conducting a thorough examination of the accounts
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Adhering to the procedures outlined in the general Directions provided by the Commission under section 65(9)(b)
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Bringing attention to any matters that come to my notice.
In my capacity as the independent examiner, I have performed an in-depth review of your accounts as mandated by section 65 of the Charities Act. This examination was conducted in strict adherence to the general Directions provided by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Act.
The examination included a review of the charity's accounting records and a comparative analysis of the presented accounts against these records. In addition, any unusual items or disclosures within the accounts were considered and explanations were sought from you, the charity trustees, on such matters.
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PAIS PROJECT NORTHERN IRELAND TRUST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
The objective of my role is to notify you should any substantial matters come to my attention that may lead me to believe the following:
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The accounting records were not maintained in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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The accounts do not align with the aforementioned accounting records
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The accounts fail to comply with the accounting requirements stipulated by the Charities Act
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Additional information is required for a comprehensive understanding of the accounts.
Upon the completion of my examination, I am pleased to state that I have no concerns in relation to the matters numbered (1) to (4) above. In the process of adhering to the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have encountered no issues that necessitate your attention.
In conclusion, I would be remiss if I did not bring to your attention the exemplary work by Ms. Amanda Porter in compiling the accounts. Her proficiency and meticulousness were evident in the detailed records presented. Furthermore, her adept utilization of Google Sheets, coupled with consistent improvements and updates year after year, epitomize the best practices in administration. I kindly request that you extend my heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Porter for her meticulous attention to detail, which greatly facilitated the seamless completion of my examination of your accounts.
Sir Richard M. Taylor, OMS, BSc(Hons) Managing Director & Chief Software Architect ISArc Limited
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