Page 4
Belfast Masonic Wldow8' Fund
Independent Exarnlnerfs report to the Trustees of Belfast Masonlc Wldows, Fund
Year Endod 31 December 2023
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 St December 2023 which are set out on pages 5
to 17.
Respective responslblliti￿ of trustees and oxaminer
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Acl.
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
slate whether particular matters have come to my attenlion.
8a818 of Independent examlner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under seclion 65 of the Charities Act and my examination
was carried out In accordance wlth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Norther
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charltles Acl.
My examlnatlon Included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of Ihe
accounts presenled with those records. It also induded ¢onsiderallon of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts and seekin9 explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters,
My role is lo state whelher any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to belleve:
1. That accounling records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That Ihe accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That Ihe accounts do nol comply with the accounling requirements of the Charities Act
4. Thal there is further information needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached,
Ind•p•nd¢nt examlner'8 8tatement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) lisled 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,
B.J. Friar (Inde
ent Examiner)
Chartered Accounta
ts Ireland
Alfred House
19 Alfred Street
Belfast
BT2 8EQ
For and on behalf of
GMCG
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Date: hff)A OC/)414I-