Hope House {HH) Independent Examinevs Report to the Members of Hope House (HH) for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023 which are set out on pages 8 to 16. Respective responsibilities of trustees, and examiner The charity's trustees,, who are also the directors of Hope House IHHI for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 6512) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the 2008 Act. and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied rnyself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibilityto: examine the accounts under section 65{3)lal of the 2008 Att; (li) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 6519llbl of the 2008Act; and (iii) to state whether particular rnatters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming 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 towhethertheaccounts present a 'true and fairview. and the report is lirnited to those matters set out in the nextstatement. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (a> which gives me reasonable causeto believe that in any material SPect the requirements: fi) to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 ofthe Cornpanies Act2006 and with the method5 andprinciples of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities; have not been met or (b) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. R. Colin Stewart for and on behalf of Guardian Chartered Accountant5 2 William Street Newtownards Co. Down BT23 4AH Dated: 3 Ottober 2023
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