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B•lfast Ma8onlc Charty Fund
Independent Exarnlner's report to the Trustees of Belfast Masonlc Charlty Fund
Year Ended 31 Dec•m￿r 2023
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 St December 2023 which are set out on pages 6
10 16.
Respoctlvo responsibilities of truste•8 and examlner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to-
examlne the accounts under section 65 of the Charltles Act;
follow the procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Charlty Commisslon for
Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charitie5 Acl: and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
8a818 of Independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charitie8 Act and my examlnalion
was carried oul In accordance wlth the general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charlties Acl.
My examlnatlon Induded a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented wlth those records. It also included conslderation 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:
1, 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 wilh the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there Is further Information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ind•p•ndent •xamlner'8 stat•m•nt
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) 10 (4) Ilsted abov8 and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commisy'on for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
B.J. Friar {Indep
Chartered Accoun
t Examiner)
Ireland
Alfred House
19 Alfred Street
Belfast
BT2 8EQ
For and on behalf of
GMCG
Chartered Accountants & Slatutory Audrtors
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