2023-12-31-annual-return

Independent examlner's report to the charlty trustees of First Dromore Presbyterian Church. I report on the accounts of First Drorrnre Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 1 to 10. Respectlve responslbllltles of charfty trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Chartknes Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: 1. Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act 2. Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directlons given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act 3. State whether parb'cular matters have come to my attenlion. 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 Northem 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 induded 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the rnatters (1) to (4) listed al)ove and, in connection with folk)wing the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Signed: L QLLW f- Name: Kelly Gillespke FCA Relevant professional qualification or body.. Chartered Accountants Ireland Address: 39 Church Street, Ballynahinch, Co Down, N I￿land, BT24 8AF Date: