Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustets of the I" Newcastle Scout Group I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024. Respective responsibilities of charlty trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordan with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: El examine the accounts under sectlon 65 of the Charities Act El follow the procedures lald down In the general Directlons given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charitles Act E] stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report I have examined your charlty accounts as requlred under sectlon 65 of the Charities Att and my examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general D1ctionS given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. My examlnatlon included a review of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Included conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanatsons from you as charity trustees conMIng any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accountlng records were not kept In accordan with settlon 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accountlng records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accountirMJ requirements of the Charities Att 4. That there is further infonnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examinerfs slat•Trent I have completed my examination and have no conMS in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed above and, in connettion with following the Direttlons of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that requlre drawing to your attention. Name: David Williams Relevant professional qualification or body: ACCA (Membershlp No 0146778) Address: 34 Elizabeth Close, Bodmin, Comwall PL31 IHY Date: 2010112025