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