Independent ewamlner's report to the charity trustees of Coleraine Churches Forum
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I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages
Respectlve responslbllltles of charity truste￿ and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 21X)8.
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.
Basls of Independent examlner'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
Conunission 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:
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 accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further infomiation 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 ( l ) 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: Derek Powell
Relevant professional qualification or body: Accounting Technician
Address: Causeway Rural & Urban Network, l Brook Street, Coleraine, BT52 1 PW
Date: 10 Oct 23

Coleralne Churches Forum
Recelpts & Payments Account 1st Aprll 2022 to 31st March 2023
Receipts
2023
Balance as at 01 Apr 22
877.16
725.36
Grants:
Sundry Income
Donatlons & Membershlp
Festival Sponsorship
Fundraising
191.80
20.00
20.00
Total Income Recolved
20.00
211.80
Expenditure
Bank Fees
Insurance
StatlonerylPostage
Donations/Flowers
Room Hlre/Refreshments
Seminarslworkshops
143.79
173.00
33.87
60.00
Totsi Expendltur•
350.66
60.¢XI
Surprus of Income/Expendltur•
-330.66
151,80
Account Balance as at 31st March 2023
546.50
877.16
Coleralne Churches Forum
1st Aprll 2022 to 31st March 2023
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Current Assets
Bank
Cash
Debtors
546.50
877.16
0.00
546.50
877.16
Credltor5
0.00
Net Current Assets
546.50
877.16
This Income and expenditure report has been produced from the Infomiation supplled by the commlttee
of Coleraine Churches Forum.
Derek Powell
Flnance Officer
Causeway Rural & Urban Network
Robert Ritchle
Chair
Coleraine Churche5 Forum
Christine Turner
Treasurer
Coleralne Churche5 Forum