THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS OF THE DIOCESES OF DOWN AND CONNOR, AND DROMORE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE GOVERNORS OF THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS OF THE DIOCESES OF DOWN AND CONNOR, AND DROMORE I report on the financial statements ol the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 15. Respective regponsibilities of Governws and examiner A5 the charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008. In accordance with the temis of our erlgagement, and to assist you to fulfil your duties under the relevant diarity laws and regulations, I have compiled the financial statements of The Down and Connor. and Dromore Oiocesan Board of Education for the year ended 31 December 2023, set out on pages 8 10 15, from the accounting records and infonnation and explanations you have given to me. It is my responsibility to: examine the financial statements under seciion 65 of the Charities Act <iiy follow the proGedures laid down in the general Directtons given by the Charity Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charity Act ISI) state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlnerfs rnport I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 85 of the Charities A¢t and my examinatlon was carried out In accordance with the general Diredions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities AGt. My examinalioll 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 disdosures in the accounls and seekin9 explanations from you as charity Trustees conceming any such matters. My role is to state wh8ther any material matters have come to my attention gmng me cause to believe.. 1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2. That the accounts do not accord wtth those accounting records 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirnents of the Charitles Act 4. That there is fvrther information needed for a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no con¢xms in respect of the matters (1) to (4) Ilsted above and, In connection with foll¢)wing the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attenb'on. s f£ lJWr- Dr R I Peters Gallagher OBE FCA For and on behalf of Moore (N.I.) LLP 4th Floor Donegall House 7 Donegall Square North Belfast BT15GB
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