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CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CHURCH OF IRELAND AND METHODIST CHAPLAINCY BELFAST
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025 as set out on pages 16 to 27.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, 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:
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e® examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; e follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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e state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act any 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 accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes 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:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. 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 section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to reached.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
Ican confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of the institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of 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‘on, OQ «| { a; =f. CM McCarter FCA (Independent Examiner) Chartered Accountants Ireland
17 Mandeville Street
Portadown County Armagh BT62 3PB ck Date: / 28 LBantony odo
For and on behalf of GMcG Portadown Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor