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Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Straid Congregational Church I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out overleaf. 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.. examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examIneS 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: That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 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: Address: 11 Point Street, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 1 HY Date: 2411012024 PAGE 1
FINANCIAL REPORT 2023 Straid Congregational Church Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Income Offerings (note l ) Gift Aid 102,192 23,966 12,388 9,140 2,229 149,915 89,181 23,715 12,409 4,326 Rental Income Gifts Other 129,631 Expenditure Salaries and expenses (note 2) Pulpit supply Missionary Support (note 3) Rates & Water 14,933 9,085 48,524 2,811 4,596 9,908 475 2,515 1,803 4,856 11,226 588 5,506 7,170 38,895 2,724 4,039 8,742 78 Insurance Electricity & Fuel Security Books, Publications & Stationery AV ministy Catering Repairs and Renewals Telephone & Broadband Transport Other (including prof. fees) 3,255 1,094 1,459 25,063 589 3,920 13,751 128 991 200 7,394 106,208 SurpluslDeficit for the year 20,924 23,423
Bank Accounts Current Account 2023 2022 Opening balance at l January Suryilus for the year Transfer - Ulster Bank Investment alc Closing balance at 31 December 108,735 20,924 -100,000 29,659 85,312 23,423 108,735 Investment Account (Bank of Ireland) 2023 2022 Opening balance Interest 154,390 154,390 Closing balance at 31 December 154,390 154,390 Initial investment matured in March 2022 and rolled over to mature in March 2024. Investment Account (Danske Bank) 2023 2022 Opening balance (opened June 2015) Interest 100,000 100,000 Closing balance at 31 December .100,000 i 00,000 This is afLYed deposit account due to mature in June 2025.
Investment Account (AIB) 2023 2022 Opening balance Interest 151,251 302 150,947 304 Closing balance 31 December 151,553 151,251 Thisfued deposit account due to mature in August 2024. 2022 2021 Investment Account (Ulster Bank) Opening balance Interest 151,083 5,439 100,000 256,522 151,083 Deposit (May 2023) Closing balance 31 December 151,083 Initial investment matui'ed in Sept. 2021 and rolled over to mature in Sept. 2023. £100, 000 added and rolled over to mature in Sept 2024
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Offerings Freewill loose offering Standing Orders Other income 49,714 52,478 47,057 40,620 1,504 102,192 89,181 Salaries Minister Minister's wife Caretaker Income Tax 8,199 1,000 5,734 5,506 14,933 5,506 Missionary Support Support of Church Missionaries Other missionary gifts 30,885 17,639 26,560 12,335 48,524 38,895