THE FOCOLARE TRUST NI
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOCOLARE TRUST NI
We report to the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to I l .
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charilies Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibi lity to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland)
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.
and
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities
Act and our 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.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts prescnted with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us
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. 1.hat 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.
Independent examiner's statement
Wc have Lompleted our examinalion and hav¢ no conccrns in r¢sp¢ct of th¢ mattcr5
( l ) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to
your attention.
McDonald O'Neill & Co.
Chartered Accountants
5 Union Buildings, Union Place
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
Date: ...4.: 17.: 24v....................
MrDon2ld O?Neill & Co.
Chartered Accountants