2023-12-31-annual-return

Inde endent examinerfs re ort to the chari trustees of Banbrid e Ba tlst Church I report on the accounts of Banbridge Baptist Church for the year ended 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 2 to 6. Respertive responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charitls 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 Charities Commission under section 6519llb) of the Charities Act. State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs 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 6519llb} of the Charitie5 Act. My examination include 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 intention 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 accountin8 requirements of the Charities Act. 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {11 to (4} listed above and in connection with following the direction5 Of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Mr Malcolm McLean Independent Validator (Retired Tax Inspector) 8 Greenan Drive, Loughbrickland. BT323YD Tel [phone] Email [e-mail]