Independent examiner’s report to the Charity Trustees of Downshire Primary School Parent Teacher Association.
Downshire Primary School, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough, Co Down, BT26 6AR, Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Charity No.: 106318
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the 11 months ended 31 July 2019, which are set out in the Receipts and Payments Accounts included with this report.
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
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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 the 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 explanations from your Treasurer, one of the 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:
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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
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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.
Signed:
Name: Victoria Hatwell Relevant professional qualification: ACMA Address: 83 Dromore Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6HU Date: 22 January 2020