Ardstraw Parish Church
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Ardstraw Parish Church
We report on the financial statements of Ardstraw Parish Church for the year ended 31 December
2023 which comprise statement of financial activities, statement of assets and liabilities and the
related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008. It is our responsibility to:_
Examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act INI) 2008.
Follow the procedure5 laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 65(9)Ib) of the Charities Act {Nl) 2008.
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity financial statements as required under section 65 of the Charities
Act (NII 2008 and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction5 given by
the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(bl of the Charities Act (NII 2008.
The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison
of the financial statements presented with those records. It also included consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as charity
trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to
believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act INI)
2008,
2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records.
3. That the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charitie5 Act (Nl) 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the financial
statements to be reached.
Independent examlner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {11 to {4} listed
above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
McFarland Arnold & Co
Chartered Accountants
8 Main Street
Newtownstewart
Co Tyrone
BT78 4AA
Chartered Accountants
Dated: '3c? C) c_&kJer ao3