Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church
Independent Examiner’s Report 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report for Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church
for the year ended 31[st] December 2025.
Charity Details
Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church
14 Brewery Lane, Dromore, Co.Down, BT25 1AH
Charity Registration Number : NIC106256
Charity Trustees
Rev Philip Dunwoody Dr Raymond Steen
Mr Raymond Gamble
Principal Office Bearers
Minister Rev Philip Dunwoody Session Dr Raymond Steen + Mr Raymond Gamble Deacon/Secretary Dr Gareth McKeeman Deacon/Treasurer Dr Alan Ball Deacons Mr Gavin McCaughan + Mr Brian Rankin Mr Stephen Hawthorne + Mr Timothy Frazer
Independent Examiner Mr William McCollum FCA
Independent Examiner’s report to the Charity Trustees of Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church
I report on the accounts of Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2025
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
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Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.
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Follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’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 general Directions 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 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 given me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act;
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act; and
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner’s 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.
Dated this 4[th] February 2025
Name: William McCollum FCA Chartered Accountant
Relevant professional qualification or body: Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Address: 74 Crosskennan Road, Antrim, BT41 2RG