2023-12-31-annual-return

St.Patriek's Church, Broughshane NIC- 103137-0 Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of St. Patriek*s Churcb, Broughshane. I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. which are set out on pages 8-12 Respective responsibilities of charity trustees 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 section 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 Cliarities Act statc whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report J have examined your charity accounts as required under section 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)(b) of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includ¢d coiisideration 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: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. That the accounts do not comply with thc accouiiting requirements of the Charitie5 Act. That there is further inforniation nceded for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no con¢erns 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, lan Johnston For and behalf of: Stevenson and Wilson Chartered Accountants 22-30 Broadway Avenu¢ Ballymena BT43 7AA Date: