2023-12-31-annual-return

The Palatine Trust A¢om an limited b uarantee Inde endent Examinerfs Re ort To The Trustees. of The Palatine Trust I report on the accounts of the charty for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 12. Respective responsibilities of trustees. and examiners The charity's trustees, who are also the directors of The Palatine Tust for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audtt is not required for this year under section 65(2) of the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008, the 2008 Act and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts under section 65(3)(a) of the 2008 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 65(9){b) of the 2008 Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance wtth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes 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 prccedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present 'Irue and fair view. and the report is limrted to those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: has come to my attention.. (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements". to k&p accounting records in accordan￿ with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply wth the accounting requirements of 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Chartties., have not been met or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. (b R Colin Stewart FCA for and on behalf of Guardian Chartered Accountants 2 William st￿et Newtownards Co Down BT23 4AH Dated: 05 August 2024 (4)