INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TOM BLAIR MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST
Charity number 105035
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out within this document.
Respective responsibilities of 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. The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65 of the Charities Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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(iii) 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.
My 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 trustees concerning such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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(i) That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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(ii) That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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(iii) That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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(iv) That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matter (i) to (iv) listed above and, in connection with following Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Steven Potter FCA Potter Finnegan Limited Chartered Accountants 27-28 The Courtyard Business Park 190 Galgorm Road Ballymena Co Antrim BT42 1HL
08[th] October 2025