2023-12-31-annual-return

Independent examiner's report to tbe charity trustees of Donaghey Congregational Church I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages I to 7. Respective responsibilities of charity tn￿teeS 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 rcsponsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of thc Charities Act follow th¢ procedures laid down in the general Dircctions 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 examiner'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 charÈty trustees concerning any 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 comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further inforrnation needed for a proper understaning of the accounts to b¢ r¢ach¢d. Independent examiner's statement 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 Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require d￿WIng to your attention. Randal Mc McKinney Dawson Accountants 28 Union Street, Cookstown, BT80 8NN Date: 29 August 2024