Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of the North Irish Horse Benevolent Trust
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 Jun 2024, which are summarised in the financial declaration.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
It is the charity’s trustees responsibility for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
Our examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and sought explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is no further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Brian Smith Reece Colhoun Date: 12 Feb 25