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