Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of
Rathfriland Historical Society
Registered Charlty Number NIC 102927
I report on the Receipts and Payments Account and the Investment Account for the year ended 30
June 2024
Respective responslbilitles of charity trustees and independent examiner.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act l Northern I reland) 2008- Ithe Charities Act]
It is the independent examiner's responsibility to
examine the accounts as provided for in Section 6512) of the Charities Act
follow the Pfocedure5 laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland [CCN 1] as provided for i n Section 6519}Ibl of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basls of Independent Examinerfs Report
I have examined the Receipts and Payments Account Ithe Accountsl for the year ended 30th June
2024 as required under Section 65121 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in
accordance with the General Directions given by the CCNI.
My examin3tlon included a review of the accounting records kept by you and these were compared
wlth the Recelpts and Payments Account. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the Account and where necessary seeking explanations from you concerning any such
matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention glvSng me cause to
be5ieve',
I, That accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth section 63 of the Charitie5 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 Examlner's Statement
I have not completed an audit but have completed my exarnination and have no concerns in respect
of the matters {l.I to (4.1 listed above and, in connection with following the General Directions of the
CCNI, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Fred Mccauley
Watch Commander
NIFRS, Rathfriland Station
th
10 September 2024