Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of Ballymoney u3a.
I report on the accounts of Ballymoney u3a (Bu3a) for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on Page 2.
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.
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:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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: James Nevin
Relevant professional qualification: Chartered Accountant
42 Gracehill Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 8TE
Date: 6 May 2024
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| Opening Bank Balance at 01/04/2023 | Opening Bank Balance at 01/04/2023 | £7,598.35 |
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| Income | ||
| Activity Fees | £1,361.00 | |
| Membership | £2,200.00 | |
| Donations | £478.50 | |
| Funding | £1,278.00 | |
| (ACNI/Nationwide/COAST) | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | £5,317.50 | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Activities | £5,576.20 | |
| Post/Stationery/Catering | £909.74 | |
| Subscription fees | £985.96 | |
| Speaker fees | £202.99 | |
| Bank fees | £63.75 | |
| Room Hire | £1,450.50 | |
| Sundry expenses | £66.99 | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £9,256.13 | |
| Closing Bank Balance as at 31/03/2024 | £3,659.72 | |
| Ballymoney u3a have no other Assets/Liabilities other than the bank balance stated above | ||
| Accounts checked by: | James Nevin, CA | 06/05/2024 |
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