Belfast Platform for the Arts Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Belfast Platform for the Arts ('the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of Belfast Platform for the Arts (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts . You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65(2) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the 2008 Act) and that an independent examination is r¢quired. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Belfast Platform for the Arts are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 65(3) of the 2008 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the 2008 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. l. accounting records were not kept in respecl of Belfast Platform for the Arts as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006- or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do nol comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with th¢ Financial R¢porling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no conc should be d and have cDme across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention in this r in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Michael rtered Accountant & Registered Auditor hartered Accountant5 Ireland 6 Doagh Road Ballyclare Co Antrim BT39 9BG 27 March 2024 Page 7
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