HOLY TRINITY CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 8. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Trustees are responsible for the preparat'on of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under 65(9){b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination being a qualified Chartered Accountant. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. (i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act; (li) to follow the procedures laid dovm in the general Directions given by the Charities Commission under section '65(9){b) of the Charities Act,. and (iii) to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no other matter expt that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention: (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements" (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act., and (li) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charits'es. have not been met or 51 I
HOLYTRINITY CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (CONTINUED) (b) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Michael J Crooks Chartered Accountant Falconer Stewart 248-266 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3EU Dated.. 12th January 2024 F41 LONÈR ET E.AR]