2024-08-31-annual-return

Ardstraw Community Playgroup (Company limited by guarantee) Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ardstraw Community Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2024 I report on the financial statements of Ardstraw Community Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2024, which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and related note5. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law} are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2006. Havirig 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 statement5 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. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined the charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008 and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llb} of the Charities Act {NII 2008. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statement5 presented with those records. It also 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 a5 to whether the financial 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 me 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 Statements 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 financial statements to be reached. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters 11) 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. Slgnature: Name . Mrs Amanda Lalrd FIATI FCA A￿{FelloW) Address: 12 Meadow Hill Drumlegagh Newtownstewart Co Tyrone BT78 4NU Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland) Date: Page 5