2023-08-31-annual-return

Ardstraw Communlty Playgroup (Company limited by guarantee) Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Ardstraw Community Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2023 I report on the financial Statements of Ardstraw Community Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2023, which comprise the statement of f inancial activities, balance sheet and related notes. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2006. Having satisfied myself that the charitable company is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008. follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act INI) 2008. state whether particular matters have come to my attention. The charitable company is required by company law to prepare financial statements and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Basls of Independent examinerfs report I have examined the charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008 and mv examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519}Ib} of the Charities Act INI) 2008. The examir)ation included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n of the financial 5tatement5 presented with those records. It a150 included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the f inancial statements present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those Matters set out in the next statement. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving rne cause to believe: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records. That the financial statement5 do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the financlal statements to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matter5 111 to 14} 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. Slgnature: Name . Mrs Amanda Lalrd FIATI FCA A￿{FelloWI Address: 12 Meadow Hlll Drumlegagh Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4NU Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland) Date: 10 October 2023 Page 5