THE IRISH BAKERS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF THE IRISH BAKERS
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees (and aSso the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the aGcounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the charifiy is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent
examination. 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 Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)Ib) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charily accounts as required under section 65 of thè Charities Acl 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. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the
harity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration 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:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
and with the methods and principles of the Charities Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland.
4. That therè is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examIne￿S ststement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1 } to (4) listed above and, in
onnection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland. I have found no matters
that require drawing to your attention.
D (U,JlU
D Ruddell FCA
Wylie Ruddell
Chartered Accountants
Unit 63
Armagh Business Centre
2 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT617NH
Date.. 17 May 2024