Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Friends of the F.E. Mcwilliam
Gallery & Studio
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 13 to 15.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanc8
with the Charities Act (Northem 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 Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of independent examin8rfs 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 Dir8Ctions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern 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 pr8S8nted with those records. It also included consid8ration 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; and
4. That there is fvrther information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examlnerfs 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.
Grace Taggart FCA
CG Taggart Accountancy Servi￿5
Chartered Accountants and R8gistered Auditors
17 Cypress Crescent
Donaghadee
Co Down
BT21 OQG
14 May 2024
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