The Peo
les Church Newtownabbe
Inde
endent Examiner's Re
rt to the Tn￿teeS of
The Peo
les Church Newtownabbe
I report on the financial statements of The Peoples Church, Newtownabbey for the year ended 5 April 2023 which are set
out on pages eight to twelve.
Respective responsibilities ofTrustees and Independent Examiners
The Trustees are responsible for the prepardtRon of the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statement5 in accordaT]ce
with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities" (SORP 2015) and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The charity's Trustees consider that no audit
requirement applies.
It is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the genernl Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65(9Xb) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners, Statement
I have examined your charity accounts &s 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{9Xb) 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 ihose records. Ii 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 Tole is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept as required by section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. Thai the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further inforniation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reacheLt
Independent Examiner's Stslemenl
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,(M)O your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirni
that I am qualified to undertake th¢ examination because l am a registered member of The Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l ) to (4) above an4 in connection with
following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing
to your attention.
David Martin FCCA
2 Dunbeath Grove
Blantyre
G72 OGL
Dated:
20zLF
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