2023-12-31-annual-return

ST PATRICK'S CHURCH OF IRELAND CATHEDIL4L, ARMAGH INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST PATRICK'S CHURCH OF IRELAIND CATHEDRAL, ARMAGH We report on the accounts of the Cathedral for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages to Respective responsibilities of trustee and examiner: The Cathedral's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Cathedral's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (the 2008 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the 2008 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 65(3)(a) of the 2008 Act, and, to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement: My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Cathedral and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures und¢rtaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opÉnion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement: In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 63 of the 2008 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2008 Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. WHR Accountants Ltd 56 English Street Arn]agh Date