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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FIRST BROUGHSHANE
CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the accounts of First Broughshane Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31st December
2022, which are set out on pages 12 to 29.
Respective responsibilities of charity 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.
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 65191{bl 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 Act and my
examination was carried out in accorcjance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland under section 65{9}Ibl 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 examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) 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 drawing to your attention.
es Gill
spie l F.C.A.)
Stevenson and Wilson
22-30 Broadway Avenue
Ballymena
BT43 7AA
Chartered Accountants
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Date: 28 May 2023
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