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Congo Initiative - UK
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Congo Initiative UK for the year ended 31 December 2025
| report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages8 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's directors and trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Having been satisfied that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my understanding to:
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e examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 e follow the procedure laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Norther Ireland) 2008.
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e State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
| 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 directors and trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is also to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 9. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Independent examiner's statement
| 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, | have found no matters that require drawing of your attention. sf L _— va\a\ae Stuart Compston FCA Date Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Ireland 105 Derryraine Road Collone Armagh BT60 1LL