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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 examIne￿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:
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
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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