THE CARSON PROJEcr INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE CHARITYTRUSTEES OF THE CARSON PROJEcr I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on the attached page. RESPEcfDIE RESPONSIBILrrIES F CHARrfY TRu¥fEES 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: Examine the accounts under Settion 65 of the Charities Act Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the commission under Section 65(9)b of the Charities Att State whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I have examined your charity accounts as required under Settion 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) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts 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: 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. 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. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) 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. Edwin McLdughlin Chartered Accountant 51-53 Thomas Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AZ Dated:
THE CARSON PROJE 176 UEEN STREET BALLYMENA CO ANTRIM BT42 2B INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 INCOME Awards for All St Stephen's Green Trust Groundwork International Fund Social Change Mid & East Antrim Council Halifax Foundation Sundries Community Foundation Grant Choice housing Ulidia training 10,000 29,988 375 47,737 985 3,189 2,350 500 500 93 3,000 2,320 860 31,045 720 49,149 84,513 EXPENDrruRE Staff Costs Rent Heat & Light Programme Costs Postage & Stationery 22,905 6,050 474 36,091 1,010 52,160 6,000 791 21,912 1,544 F I I Telephone General Expenses Travelling Insurance Water Rates Repairs 675 1,564 6,643 597 85 520 644 2,434 4,922 557 154 857 76,614 (27,465) 91,975 (7,462) Deficit Opening bank balance 35,689 43,151 (Deficit) for period (27,465) (7,462) Closing bank balance 8,224 35,689 We hereby certify that the above Income and Expenditure Account Is in accordance with the books and information supplied. DT Carson & Co Dated