INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
FIRST GARVAGH PREs8YfERIAN CHURCH
A CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of First Garvagh Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31. December
2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 23.
Respectlve responslbilities of charfty trustees and examlner
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.
8a515 of Independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charlty accounts as required under section 65 of the Charitles Act and mv
examination was carried out in accordance wlth the general Dlrectlons given by the Charlty
Commisslon for Northern Ireland under settfon 65(91(bl of the Charlties Act.
My examlnation Included a revlew 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 charlty trustees concernlng any
such matters.
My role Is to state whether any materlal matters have come to my attention glvlng me cause to
believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Att.
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accountin8 requirements of the Charities Act.
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4) listed
above and. in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawlng to your attention.
John Mcmullan ACMA CGMA
Chartered Management Accountant
sc High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AH
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