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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES OF GILFORD CONGREGATION OF THE
pREsB￿ER1AN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of Gilford Parish Church for the year ended 31 December 2019, which are set
out on pages 11 to 17.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and exarniner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 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 651911b) of the Charities Act.
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Art and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirertions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65{91(bl 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 a150 included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts, and seekin8 explanations from you a5 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:
l. 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 examinatlon and have no concerns in respect of the matters (11 to141 listed above
and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Barry Thom
son
for and on behalf of Barry Thompson and Company
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
76-78 Church Street
Portadown
Date:
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