Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Antrim Co8st Vineyard Church
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2023. which are set out on pages ten to
eighteen.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006,
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination. it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directlons given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the 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. The examination included a review of the accountlng
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 386 of the Companies Act 2006
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting record5
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiiements of Section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Reoommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be redched.
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.
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John Mccleary FCA
Mccleary & Company Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Garvey Studios
14 Longstone Street
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT28 ITP
17 January 2024
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