2024-07-31-annual-return

The Police Historical Society {N.l.) (Incorporating the RUG GC Historical Society) {A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capKtall INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY (N.I.) (INCORPORATING THE RUG GC HISTORICAL SOCIETY) I have examined the financial statements of the charity for the financial year ended 31 May 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account), the Balance Sheet and the related notes. This report is made solely to the charity's members. as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. My work has been undertaken so that I might compile the financial statements that I have been engaged lo compile. report to the Board of Truslees that I have done so. and state those tnatters that I have agreed lo stale to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charit￿$ rnembers, as a body. for my work, or for this report. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the prepar8tion of the financial slatements in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006. The charity's trustees consider thal an audit is not required for this financial year under Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to- examine the financial statements under section 65 of the Charities Act- follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){bl of the Charities Act., and stale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report I have examined your charity financial statements 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 6519llbl of the Charities Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021 there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Mccleary FCA MCCLEARY & COMPANY LTD Chartered Accountants Garvey Studios 14 Longstone Street LISBURN Co Antrtm BT28 1TP United Kingdom Date: 23 September 2024