Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of ‘Benburb Community Playgroup’ Trust
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2023, which are set out on pages 03 to 05.
Respective responsibilities 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:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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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 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 my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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.
Name: Pauline Lavery
Relevant Professional Qualification or body: ACCA Address: 10 Tullydowey Road, Benburb, Co Tyrone, BT71 7QB Date: 16th May, 2024
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Benburb Community Playgroup
Financial Accounts
for the year ended 31 July 2023
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Benburb Community Playgroup 31/07/2023 Income and Expenditure Account
| Benburb Community Playgroup 31/07/2023 Income and Expenditure Account |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Income Generated Grants Fees Fundraising and Other Cost of Generating Income Equipment and Teaching Materials Wages Rent Rates Insurance Telephone Light and heat Stationery and postage Advertising Repairs and renewals Legal and professional Membership fees Uniforms Consumables Sundries Bank charges and fees Surplus of Income Over Costs |
2023 £ |
2022 £ 68,480 7,045 1,859 77,385 8,880 62,622 95 587 1,756 984 1,930 617 - 1,018 490 5,236 - 1,241 240 202 85,898 8,513 - |
Variance £ 7,294 - 996 5,327 971 - 6,355 - 3,758 - - 157 - 213 184 - 1,851 129 - 1 - 190 4,420 - 228 1,241 - 580 18 |
| 61,186 ** 8,041 7,186 * 76,414 2,525 58,864 95 430 1,969 800 3,781 746 - 1,017 680 816 *228 - 820 220 |
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| 72,991 3,423 |
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| 12,907 - |
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| 11,936 |
Benburb Community Playgroup 31/07/2023 Statement of Financial Position
| Non Current Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Stock Trade Debtors Bank Cash Current Liabilities Trade Creditors Accruals Net Current Assets Total Assets Less Current Liabilities Capital Account Opening Balance Surplus of Income Over Costs |
2023 £ 16,662 |
2022 £ 16,662 - - 28,319 0 - 28,319 3,569 600 4,169 24,150 40,812 49,324 8,513 - 40,812 |
Variance - - - 258 - - |
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| - - 28,576 0 - 28,576 529 |
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| 258 | |||
| - - 3,040 - 125 - - |
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| 475 1,004 27,573 44,235 40,812 3,423 44,235 |
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| 3,165 - |
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| - | |||
| 3,423 | |||
| - | |||
| 3,423 | |||
| - - - 8,513 - 11,936 - |
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| 3,423 |