Independent Examiner’s Report 2023
Independent examiner’s report for Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
Charity Details
Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ballycorr Road
Ballyclare
County Antrim BT39 9DD
Charity Registration Number: NIC106337
Charity Trustees
Mr Steven Bell
Mr Alan Blackwell
Mr Thomas Ferguson Rev Nathan Hawthorne Mr Keith McKeeman Mr Jonathan Stewart Mr George Wright
Principal office bearers
Minister Rev Nathan Hawthorne Clerk of Session Mr Steven Bell Treasurer Mr Andrew Morrison Congregational Secretary Mr Richard Chestnutt
Independent examiner
Mr William McCollum
Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church
I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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 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:
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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.
Name: William McCollum
Relevant professional qualification or body: Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Address: 74 Crosskennan Road, Antrim, BT41 2RG
Date: 11[th] September 2024