Independent Examiner’s Report
Independent Examiner’s Report to the charity trustees of 1[st] Cookstown Scout Group
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I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023………………………….
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:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis 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 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 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:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Independent 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 Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Brian Donaghy (Congregational Treasurer) Address: 25 Elm Park, Moneymore. Co. Londonderry BT45 7SJ Date: 16/10/2023
| Name of Charity as registered with CCNI | First Cookstown Scout gro | First Cookstown Scout gro |
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| Charity Registration Number | 103985 | |
| Year Start Date | 01/04/2022 | |
| Year End Date | 31/03/2023 | |
| Receipts (Details) | Receipts Amount £ | |
| Capitation Fees | 1796.50 | |
| Gift Aid | 212.86 | |
| EA Grant | 2000.00 | |
| Bank Interest | 15.93 | |
| Fees | 965.00 | |
| Receipts Total | 4990.29 | |
| Payments (Details) | Payments Amount £ | |
| Wreaths | 47.50 | |
| Activities | 604.98 | |
| Tree | 120.00 | |
| Badges | 136.50 | |
| EA Refund | 1614.75 | |
| Scout Supporters | 840.00 | |
| Cub Camp | 635.00 | |
| Capitation fees | 1752.00 | |
| Payments Total | 5750.73 | |
| Surplus or deficit for the year | 760.44 | (deficit) |
| Balances brought forward: | ||
| Bank & Name of Account | ||
| Ulster Bank: First Cookstown Scout Troop | 2228.87 | |
| £ |
| Cash | £ |
| Balances at year end: | |
| Bank & Name of Account | |
| Ulster Bank: First Cookstown Scout Troop | 1468.43 |
| Bank & Name of Account | |
| £ | |
| Cash in hand | £ |
| Prepared by (name) | Colin Rea |
| Signature & Date | Colin Rea 05/10/2023 |
| Reviewer's Certificate. The above statements agree with the records and vouchers | |
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| of: | |
| Name of Registered Charity | First Cookstown Scout |
| Group | |
| For the year ended (date) | 31/03/2023 |
| Reviewed by (name) | Brian Donaghy |
| Signature & Date | _B.Donaghy _16/10/2023 |
| Notes |