The Van Morrison Offlcial Belfast Rhythm and Blues Foundation
Independent examiner'5 report to the Directors of The Van Morrison Official Belfast
Rhythm and Blues Foulldation
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 June 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of Directors and examiner
As the charity Directors (and also the Directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of th¢ Companies Act
2006. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (North￿ Ireland) 2022.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern treland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act" and
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. The examination included a review of the accounting
records kept by the charity 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 you as
charity Directors concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 3 86 of the Companies Act 2006
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland
4. That there is furtber inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Indepelldent 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 Northern Ireland, I have found
no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Jones Pet
Chartered Accountants
Hughes House
6 Church Street
Banbridge
BT32 4AA
23 April 2025
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