Carebears Community Playgroup
Independent examiner's report to the trustees on tbe unaudited finaneial statements of Carebears
Community Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2023.
We report on the financial statements of Carebears Communtty Playgroup for the year ended 31 August 2023
which comprise the income and expenditure account and balance sheet.
Respective responsibilities of trnstees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of section 63 of the Charities Act (Nl) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not
subject to audit, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:.
examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act (NI) 2008.
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (NI) 2008
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities Act (ND
2008 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 (NI) 2008. The examination
included a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the financial statements
presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial
statements and seeking 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:
l. That accounting records were not kept in a¢cordanc¢ with section 63 of the Charities Act INI) 2008.
2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records.
3. That the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 63 of the
Charities Act (NI) 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4. That thcre is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the financial statements to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) to (4) listed above and,
in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we hav¢ found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
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Chartered Accountants
Dated: 2 8 TL4ne ao2L
Mc Farland Arnold & Co
Chartered Accountants
8 Main Street
Newtownstewart
Co Tyrone
BT78 4AA
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