Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of:
Friends of Sydenham Court
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended March 2024, which are set out on page 2.
Respective responslbillties of charity trustees and examiner
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:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65{9>(b} of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directlons 8iven by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65(91(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 materlal matters have come to my attention givin8 me cause to believe:
l. 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 with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further Information needed for a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns 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 matter5 that require drawing to your attention.
Name:
Relevant professional qualification or body:
Finance Manager
Addre55:
East Belfast Community Development Agency
55 Templemore Avenue. Belfast, BT5 4FG
Date:
17th June 2024