Independent Examinor's Report to the Charlty Tru8lees of 5th Carrlckfergus
Scout Group
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2023.
Respective responsibilities of charlty trustoos and examiner
As the charity's trustees YOLJ are responsible for tho preparalion ol thè accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
11 is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedLtres laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission
under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act
stale whether particular mallers have come lo my allènlion,
Basls of independent examiner's report
I 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 6519llb) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also included consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
charity trustees concerning any such mallers.
My role is lo stale whelh8r any material mallers have come lo my attention giving me cause
lo believe..
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of thè Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the acGounling requirements of the Charities Act
4. That Ih8r8 is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independont examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4)
listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charily Commission for
Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your atlention.
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5th Carrickfergus Scout Group
Accounts 2022 . 2023
Review of accounts
For use by Independent Examiner..
Programme of Work
i Annual Return
Satisfaclory
Yes
1. Do both sides of the receipt and payments account add up
and do they balance?
No
2. Do the receipts and payments figures agree to the lolals in
the Cash Book record?
3. Does the opening balance agree to last year's closing
balance?
4. Have you been able to check payments and receipts to
supporting documentation?
Bank
5. Have you inspected all bank statements for the year?
6. Have all material receipts and payments been included in the
return?
7. Have you investigated any large or unusual items?
8. Other
9. Have you received all the information and explanations which
you believe to be necessary to enable you to carry out an audit
of the 5th Carrickfergus Scout Group Accounts.?
If not, please provide a separate explanation.
Name.. .fThr4..:£Lf.
(Independent Examiner)
Professional qualification or body if applicable..
Date..