2023-12-31-annual-return

Independent Examinerfs Report I report on the accounts of Newtownards Reformed Presbyterian Church for the year ended 31 December 2023. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the chariVs trustee5 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 Commlssion under section 65{91(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 accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9llb) 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 explanation from you as charity trustees concerning 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 accord with the accounting requirements of the Charities Att 4. That there is further Information needed for a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs ststement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (l) to (4} listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charlty Commission for Northern Ireland, I h found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Signed Date.. 11 January 2024 Name: Rachel Trousdale Address". 103 Churchill Park, Bangor. BT20 5RW