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Church of St John Baptist

Independent Examiner's report to the members of

Church of St John Baptist

I report on the financial statements of Church of St John Baptist for the period ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position, and the related notes. These Financial Statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and the Examiner

As described in the Statement of Select Vestry Responsibilities, the Select Vestry is responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

It is my responsibility to:

• (a) Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.

{b) Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.

(c) 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 Directions given by the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland under section $§5(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 expianations from you as charity trustees concerning any such maiters.

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 with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act;

4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Church of St John Baptist

Independent Examiner's report to the members of Church of St John Baptist (continued)

Independent Examiner's 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.

Mr Stephen Wood

Date

14 Church Road

Helen's Bay

Co. Down

BT19 1TP

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