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FIRST DONAGHADEE CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FIRST DONAGHADEE CONGREGATION OF
THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31" December 2023 which are set out on pages 7 to 16.
Respective responsibilitles of trustees and examiner
As the charitws 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 account5 under section 65 of the Charitie5 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
I reland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act,. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlner'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 6519llbl 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 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:
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 examiner's statement
I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 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.
Timothy C Browne
Chartered Accountant
36 Bresagh Road
Boardmills
BT27 6TU
1714125
Date: 1714/25