ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH CHURCH, STRANMILLIS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT
I report to the Select Vestry on my examination of the financial statements of St Bartholomew's
Parish Church, Stranmillis (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Respective responsibilities and basis of report
As the Select Vestry you are responsible for the preparation of the fjnancial statements and you have
considered the audit requirement of Section 6513) of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008 (the Charities Act).
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible
for independent examination. it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act:
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charitie8 Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act.
My 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 ry attention giving me cause to
believe-
l. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act,. or
2. The financial statements do not accord with those records: or
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act and
with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4, That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independont Examlnerfs Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) 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.
Myles McKeown CMIIA
McKeown Consultancy Ltd
Date.. 6 March 2023