Independent Examiners’ Report to the Charity Trustees of Holy Rosary Guide Unit
We report on the accounts of the Trustees for the year ended 31 August 2023
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 our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners’ Report
We 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.
Our 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.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us 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
Independent Examiners’ Statement
I have completed my examination and in relation to matter number 4 we need to see bank statements for the last year. The Unit has not operated during the last year and the bank have suspended their account due to inactivity. However the Chairperson has indicated that they will be operational again in September 2024 and are planning to re-activate their account. The Unit it being supported by the Northern Region and will monitor the situation.
Name: Patricia McDermott
Relevant professional qualification or body: N/A
Address: C/o St Francis De Sales 55 Beechmount Drive, Belfast BT12 7LU
Date: 10 June 2023