2023-12-31-annual-return

Christ Church Castledawson Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Parish of Christ Church Castledawson I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 17. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act 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 ofthe Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519)(bl of the Charities Act. My examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It 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 role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper unoerstanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the malters (11 to {4) listed above and, in conne 'on with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found no matters that r ire drawing to our attention. ephen McGeagh BA Hons ACTA for and on behalf of David Lyttle + Co Ltd Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors Date IL J_ IOLY 15 Meeting Street Magherafelt Co Londonderry BT45 6BN