Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of
‘Stonepark Baptist Church’
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on the attached pages.
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 my 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
- 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 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:
- 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
- That there is further information needed for a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
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: Heather Allen
Relevant professional qualification or body: BA.Hons,PGD,MA.Hons,DIPLCM,PGCE(FE) Address:
87 Edenmore Road Derrin Tempo Co Fermanagh BT94 3JA
Date: 21/03/2024