Independent Examiner's report to the charity trustees of St Malachy's Parish Church, Hillsborough
I report on the account5 of St Malachy's Parish Church, Hillsborough for the year ended 31 December
2023, which are set out in the Financial Report.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirement5 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts 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
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 Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl 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 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 gr05s income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed
body. I can confi'rm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered
member of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {11 to {41 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.
Judith Shortall
FCA
Alder Lane, Saintfield, Co Down BT24 7BF
IOApril 2024