Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of the 1st Newcastle Scout Group I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023. Respertive responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charlty's trustees you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It Is my responslblllty to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act I follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charlties Att El state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examlned your charlty accounts as requlred under sectlon 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dlrettions glven by the Charlty Commlsslon for Northern Ireland under sectlon 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examinatlon included a revlew 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 dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role Is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attentlon giving me cause to believe: l. That accountlng records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the account5 do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charlties Act 4. 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 (l) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Davld Willlams Relevant professional qualification or body.. ACCA (Membership No 0146778) Address.. 34 Elizabeth Close, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 IHY Date: 28101/2024 i LUJUQ