ANNUAL REPORT &
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
2022-2023
ern
Study
Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group (NIRSG)
Castle Archdale Countryside Centre
346 Killadeas Road. Irvinestown
Co. Fermanagh. BT94 IPP
www.nirs
.co

Contents
Overview...........................
Achievements and Performance...........
Work Programme (in the year to 31 March 2023)......... ... .
Membership. ..
Financial Review...........
Administrative Details...................................... ..
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Structure, Governance, and Management...................
Independent Examiners Report......... .
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Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2023
The trustees of the Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group (NIRSG) are pleased to submit their
report and accounts for the period l April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Overview
Who we are
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group is a network of voluntary raptor fieldworkers who
monitor and record the fortunes of birds of prey across Northern Ireland.
Whatwe do
Birds of prey (raptors) are declining globally. In Northern Ireland 50 % of regularly breeding or
passage/ wintering birds of prey are Red or Amber listed. Threats to birds of prey in Northern
Ireland include nesting and foraging habitat loss and persecution. The charity's purposes ('the
purposes.) are:
to study. research, survey and monitor raptors (birds of prey) across Northern Ireland
to encourage the conservation of raptors in Northern Ireland and elsewhere
to provide information on breeding raptors to relevantstatutory and non-statutorybodies
in Northern Ireland
to raise the awareness and profile of all native raptor species and the issues facing them
to inform and assist the wildlife agency and the police regarding suspected illegal
persecution of raptors
to collaborate with other researchers and research organisations to develop our raptor
research and monitoring programmes
Achievements and Performance
Work Programme (in the year to 31 March 2023)
The NIRSG collected, collated and analysed data on the location and ststus of raptors, and
provided relevant expertise to government bodies, stakeholders and other NGOS, to underpin
decision making and management and statutory responsibilities in-line with obligations under
international. European and domestic law, policies and plans. There were two scientific staff, one
full-time (paid] and one part-time (voluntary) who co-ordinated and upskilled volunteers, across
Northern Ireland.
The Year in Numbers:
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Year in operation
nest records
collated
sightings
collated
People attended
presentations
University
research projects
contributed to

Raptor Persecution Prevention
In efforts to learn more about the movements, survival, habitat usage and interactions between
several species of birds of preytrained experts from the NIRSG collaborated with the Golden Eagle
Trust, RSPB, Argyll & Countryside Trust, Scottish Raptor Study Group, CANN and PAWNI partners
to track individuals using satellite tags attached via backpacks.
'Hawk-Eyes' is an NIRSG led project which aligns with the aims of the Partnership for Action
Against Wildlife Crime Nl (PAW NI). Initiated in 2019, through the support of PAW Nl, in 2022-
2023 this project looked at the movement of buzzards and red kites across Ireland with the
support of the Golden Eagle Trust. The movements and survival of birds were tracked daily and
reported upon regularly through the bespoke blog site litt
wildlifecrinieni-hawke
es.com. In
2022 the PAW Raptor Subgroup partners created a video blog about the projectto increase public
awareness about the project, birds of prey, raptor persecution, the PAW NI group and how to
recognise and report wildlife crime. The video can be seen here
'Birds without borders, was a Collaborative Action for Natura Network (CANN) project, a cross-
border environment project which aims to improve the condition of protected habitats and to
support priority species found within Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and
Scotland. The Birds without borders, project was set up to understand more about the
interactions with ravens and buzzards and their movements, and to learn more about hen harrier
movements; Hen harriers in Ireland and Northern Ireland face a range of threats and pressures,
examined as part of the CANN project and share training and expertise across Ireland, Northern
Ireland and Scotland. The proximity of forest and moorland may create some detrimental
behavioural interactions for hen harrier with other species, in particular common buzzards and
ravens which prefer forested areas, and hen harriers spend many energy-zapping hours chasing
them away from nest sites to protect their vulnerable chicks. The locations of dead birds and
survival from these technologies will provide significant insights into the fortunes of our raptors.
The NIRSG continued to work closely with the PSNI to raise awareness of what is a wildlife crime,
how to recognise wildlife crime and how to report it ['Recognise - Record - Report.). We helped
the PSNI develop a Flowchart for the internal use of PSNI call handlers and Investigating Officers
in how to initially handle reports of suspected raptor persecution including during the Bird Flu
pandemic. We continued the work of Operation Peregrine, with volunteers, data used to map at
risk sites suspected to be targeted by those wishing to kill or harm birds of prey and working with
Air Support Unit (ASU) of PSNI, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency [NIEA) and the PSNI
Wildlife Liaison team. A field visit was carried out with the licensing bodies to determine the risk
of disturbance of highly technical PSNI ASU surveillance equipment (i.e. unmanned aerial
vehicles} on peregrine falcons.
The NIRSG continued to work effectively with
our
partners at PAW NI
(https://www.wildlifecrimeni.org/), in particular the Northern Ireland Environment Agency,
PSNI, RSPB, AFBI Nl and HSE Nl on the Raptor Persecution Subgroup. We supported public
awareness campaigns lead by PSNI. DAERA and RSPB by providing links to the public of leaflets
and the PAW Nl website. We also led on the production of the now biennial Raptor Persecution
Report www.wildlifecrimeni.oi'
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In order to prevent the disturbance of nesting birds of prey NIRSG representatives spoke with a
number of event organisers and public and private bodies in 2022-2023, including the NIEA
wildlife team, NIEA Ornithology team, Forest Service Nl, Local Council and Education Authority.
We responded to concerns of the public related to birds suspected nesting in less than ideal places
(for example on a church roof in Newry city). We provided expert advice on the recommended

course of action at the sites of a particularly'aggressive, buzzard in Co. Antrim. a bird which was
just protecting its young but had nested a little too close to humans for its (and their!) liking.
Representatives also attended public meetings about planned developments including
conservation plans for upland areas.
Our staff (the Raptor Project Officer and Raptor Monitoring Officerj were extremely honoured to
be jointly awarded the WWF Wildlife Crime Partner of the Year award at the National Wildlife
Crime Unit Wildlife & Rural Crime conference in November.
Advice To Public Bodies
We submitted a response to the Co. Down Forestry Scoping plan and a response to the Ards and
North Down Borough Council Draft Local Biodiversity Action Plan. We worked closely with the
Education Authority (Duke of Edinburgh expedition) and helped develop an information note to
leaders of Duke of Ed expeditions on ground nesting birds and the disturbance of birds during the
breeding season.
Collaboration / Support with Other Agencies
We attended the inaugural Barn Owl working Group meeting in September 2022. led by Ulster
Wildlife. This group built upon the expertise of individuals associated with several conservation
bodies, to work together and make best use of resources for the conservation of this enigmatic
species. We had several meetings with the RSPB Investigations Team to work together to
maximise the use of intelligence in raptor crime prevention. We also had several meetings with
the RSPB red kite team to plan the 2022 and 2023 breeding season and wintering season
monitoring. In preparation for the 2023 National hen harrier survey we aided the National co-
ordinators, RSPB, with the design of survey square locations (using data collated by fieldworkers
since the previous national survey) and helped develop the Northern Ireland specific instructions.
Information sharing
We produced and delivered multiple bespoke presentations. in person and online. In November
we spoke via an online presentation to the Environment Network Northern Ireland, a group set
up within the Northern Ireland & Home Civil Service to promote and share ideas with the aim to
educate and build awareness of environmental issues. We provided information on the birds of
prey found in Northern Ireland, their status, the threats and pressures they are facing and how
people can report information to the NIRSG and how this is used in conservation of birds of prey.
In March Forest Service harvesting teams and personnel attended Belvoir Forest to hear NIRSG
talk aboutthe disturbance of nesting birds ofprey, how to recognise thesigns of nesting, recognise
the signs of disturbance, and how to work to prevent these. In March we delivered two sessions
of hen harrier survey training, ahead of the National Survey which began on l April 2023. These
sessions covered identification of the species and the difFerent ages and sexes of birds, where,
when and how to carry out the survey and what behaviours to look for, and how to records and
report findings.
By end of year 31 March 2023 we delivered a database of nest records and sightings of birds of
prey in Northern Ireland recorded to NIEA. We delivered a subset of these to the Rare Breeding
Birds Panel to inform the UK annual records of the occurrence of rarer species. We produced a
confidentÈal map of Peregrine falcon disturbance buffers (500m and 75Om from nest sites
occupied 2017 2021 and historic occupied sites) for use in scoping exercises for NIEA
Ornithology team. We worked on a Data sharing agreement with Forest Service for the ease of
sharing confidential information to aid harvesting plans and prevent disturbance of nesting birds

of prey. All raptor records are collated into an Annual Raptor Report and Excel Raptor Database
and Raptor Shapefile and we produced ourspring 2023 Newsletter for NIRSG members in January
2023.
Administration
Throughout the year much attention was given to an Environment ￿nd grant application to cover
the period l April 2023 - 31 March 2028. This included attending information days in relation to
the application form and design of workplans. We are extremely grateful to the NIEA for the award
of grant funding. To carry out duties as administrator of the National Hen Harrier survey (2023)
in Northern Irelandthe NIRSG weretasked with design and implementation ofa workprogramme
for a Hen Harrier fieldworker and resources for the conduction of the survey in 2023.
The relevant licences, from the NIEA and BTO and NPWS, were applied for and annual reports on
the usage of those licences were completed and submitted. Daily checking of the email account
and weekly checking of the online recording system (Raptor Monitor) was carried out, as well as
daily administration of records submitted via telephone, WhatsApp, Text, email and online.
Advice To Others
Advice was given to a Msc student (Trinity College Dublin) on the red kite reintroduction in
Ireland and human-wildlife interactions and to a PhD student (Norwegian University of Life
Sciences) on'Livingwith the Wild,: Rewilding Conflicts and Conservation Politics in Ireland,. Data
and moulted buzzard feathers were also collected for post-doctoral research (University College
Cork) for DNA work on the origin and relatedness of Irish buzzards. We provided data generated
from satellite tags on red kites to the Swiss Ornithological Institute for the purposes of Msc and
post-doctoral research on migratory and non-migratory movements of the species.
We also provided advÉce to BTO on the collection of dead birds of prey. We also provided advice
and expertise to RSPB and NIEA and councils Planning Departments. Throughout the year we
provided advice related to the identification and ecology of, and monitoring and surveillance of
birds of prey, and of wildlife crime, to the public through Twitter.com, NIRSG.com, email, phone
and in person during fieldwork.
Fieldwork
Throughout 2022-2023 NIRSG fieldworkers carried out over 1,200 days of monitoring of raptor
nest sites, including the annual comprehensive survey of peregrine falcon across the country. In
addition to ad hoc monitoring of nestsites during the breedingseason we undertooka hen harrier
winter survey to search for roost sites. As part of the Hawk-Eyes and Birds without Borders
projects we monitored and coordinated the visiting of red kite and buzzard nests to attached
satellite tags to young on the verge of fledging.
Membership
During 2022 - 2023 the NIRSG developed and designed a two-tier registration process with new
application forms for the registration of full members and associate members. A referee process
was developed for Full members, with a referee cover letter and form for reviewing Full
membership applicants. A WhatsApp group was also set up for all members who wishes to
Cotnmunicate by that means and to share information. A newsletter was also circulated to
members. At l April 2023 the NIRSG has 44 registered members. Membership is voluntary (i.e.
no fee and no obligation) and renewed on an annual basis.

Financial Review
Finance & Governance Report
The NIRSG became a registered charity [N1108487) in 2022 and this report represent the first
annual report for the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland. Governance is undertaken by a
Board of Trustees (4 Trustees in the 2022-2023 period) who voluntarily have undertaken the role
for a period of three years and have managed the charity transition period. A minority of the
trustees (n = 1] are paid for works on behalf of the group in accordance with Charity Commission
guidelines. The NIRSG would welcome new Trustees to join the Board and all full members are
eligible to hold positions with the management structure and/or become and/or recommend
additional Trustees. No further nominations have been received and the four Trustees are
available to continue for the period 2023-2024. Any objections to existing Trustees are also
welcomed and any of the other existing Trustees can be contacted should issues be raised about
any individual Trustee.
The core work of the group is the delivery of the Environment Fund (EF) grant fund work
programme which is funded by Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). We are very
grateful to be working alongside the NIEA in the delivery on a comprehensive programme of
raptor conservation and protection in Northern Ireland. The core cost elements to this are the
support provided by that grant for the Raptor Officer (Dr Eimear Rooney) an essential expert in
the delivery of the work programme and support for the volunteer network, The Raptor
Monitoring Officer (Dr Marc Ruddock) assists in delivery of the EF programme in a voluntary
capacity and is supported part-time by the Golden Eagle Trust in this role.
Other income to the group typically comes from donations (occasional),. the payment, by
delegates, for conferences and workshops and training. fundraising and data requests. The data
request process has been suspended for the long-term and only academic research data sharing
agreements have been considered and no payments are made for such research data sharing. The
group has considered a membership / subscription fee in the past, but under the currentsituation
the subscription process is byway of formal registration inclusive of vouched and reference-based
admission as either a full member or an associate member and the subscription rate is £0. The
subscription rate (£0) is reviewed annually, and no changes are proposed for the 2023-2024
period.
outgoing payments for the group are primarily for the raptor officer position and additional
volunteer travel and training expenses. Volunteers are eligible to receive travel payments, should
they wish, for raptor monitoring activities and the submission of nest records. The group has
several active website including www.nii's
.com' Mvw.i"a
tormonitoi'.com; www.wildlifeci.ime-
ni
hawke
es.com for which costs are incurred annually as well as group insurance through an
accredited broker and underwriter. Equipment costs are utilised for provision of monitoring
equipment (e.g. binoculars and telescopes) and also in recent years the group has become more
active in the deployment of bird tracking devices on buzzards and red kites to obtain a greater
level of scientific data on dispersal and movement ecology of some of the species. Any individual
items of >£500 are recorded on an asset register and documented accordingly.
The NIRSG has no outstanding loans or credit agreements. and no cheque books are operated
with, and all payments and receipts are made to/from a single bank account by online banking.
The PayPal account has not been utilised recently and we will aim to set this up better going
forward as may allow a greater input of donations to the group now that we have become a
registered charity. There is an existing small balance on the Paypal account. The group does not
typically collect cash, except occasionally at conferences and events which were not undertaken

in 2022-2023 and where so received this is deposited to the bank account in branch. No cash was
received or paid during 2022-2023.
The NIRSG provide significant levels of support and volunteer input through the delivery of
individual programmes e.g. local education and awareness, the participation in workshops and
training events and the collection and submission of raptor sightings and nest records. It is
estimated that the volunteer contribution to the NIRSG and raptor conservation of a minimum of
1,205 days volunteering. Taking a conservative daily rate of £150 equates to a monetary
equivalent of £187,387. This level of effort and contribution is humbling.

Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2023
cei
ts&Pa
ments Account
Current Year
(to nearest £)
Previous Year
(to nearest £)
Receipts
Administration
EF grant funding
Donations
Data requests
Conference income
44,150
Project income
Subscriptions & Fees
Bank interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS
9,000
67
53,217
Payments
Administration
Conferences & workshops
Staffcosts & sub-contractors
Office & overheads (websites, hosting, storage}
Insurances
Equipment
Travel & Volunteer costs
Other
TOTAL PAYMENTS
25,814
1,200
1,323
864
825
1,778
1,279
264
402
29,603
4.146
Net surplus/(deficit)
Opening funds
TOTAL FUNDS AT YEAR END
23,614
7,703
31,317
[4,145)
11,848
7,703
Represented by:
Cash at bank (31 March)
Asset
30.207
970
7,703
TOTAL CASH AT BANK
31,317
7,703
Signed by Trustees..
Dr Eimear Rooney
Mr Paul Larmor
Mr Alan Ferguson
Dr Marc Ruddock

## Notes to the Accounts 

## Restricted Funds 

- The group held no specifically restricted funds during the year and where funds are restricted for usage these are clearly identifiable and traceable. 

## Trustees' Expenses 

- No expenses were paid to any of the Trustees during the year except to reimburse them for purchases made on behalf of the group. 

- In line with the reporting and notification to Charity Commission Northern Ireland, (under Charities Act 2011 a single Trustee i.e. a minority of the Trustees (1 of 4; 25%) were paid to complete work on behalf of the group (ER) as the Raptor Officer 

## Trustees' Indemnity Insurance 

- No charitable funds have been used to purchase insurance to indemnify the Trustees against the consequences of any neglect or default on their part. The group had in place the necessary insurance policies for the operation of the group through the nominated broker. 

## Accounting Policies 

- Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 permits a charity to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets and liabilities where gross income in the financial year does not exceed £250,000, therefore receipts and payments accounts and a statement of assets and liabilities has been prepared and presented for the year ended 31 March 2023. 

- Bank interest is included separately and identifiably as income parameter. 

- All income, including grants and investments is recorded when received to the bank account. 

- All expenditure is recorded when paid from the bank account. 

- Gift aid reclaimable on donations is included in the amounts of income once received. 

- All transactions are process by online banking and no cheques have been issued or received during the reporting period. 

## Basis of Valuations 

- Valuations have been provided for assets held for functional use; where possible the brand new purchase price/replacement cost is given. If this is not readily available a second-hand purchase price is given. 

## Independent Examination 

- In the year ended 31 March 2023, gross income did not exceed £250,000 and therefore, in accordance with the sections 144 & 145 of the Charities Act 2011 an independent examination is required and this scrutiny was duly conducted (see Independent Examiners Report). 

## Payments not cleared at bank at 31 March 2023 

- At 31 March 2023 there were no payments issued which had not cleared at the bank 

- At 31 March 2023 there were no payments received which had not cleared at the bank 

Approved and adopted by a meeting of the Trustees on 31 January 2024 





Dr Eimear Rooney Mr Paul Larmor Mr Alan Ferguson Dr Marc Ruddock 

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Ad ministrative Details
Charity Name
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group also known as NIRSG.
Charity Number
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland, No .108487
Castle Archdale Countryside Centre
346 Killadeas Road, Irvinestown
Co. Fermanagh, BT94 IPP
Charity Trustees as of 31 March 2023
Dr Eimear Rooney
Mr Paul Larmor
Mr Alan Ferguson
Dr Marc Ruddock
Other Charity Trustees in the year to 31 March 2023
There were no other Trustees during the reporting year.
Trustees all indicated their willingness to serve for a further term and have identified the
aspiration for recruiting, and nominations are always open for, additional trustees for the future.
Patrons as of 31 March 2023
There are no appointed patrons or honorary members.
Banking
Santander Business Banking Operations
Sunderland, SR43 4FW
Insurance Broker & Underwriter
We'resure Motor, Home & Business Insurance
Unit C, Carrowreagh Business Park
Dundonald, BT16 IQQ
East Kent Underwriting Limited (EKU).
2nd Floor, Knightrider Chambers
12 Knightrider Street
Maidstone, Kent ME15 6LP
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Structure, Governance, and Management
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group, founded in 1991, is a network of voluntary raptor
fieldworkers who monitor and record the fortunes of birds of prey across Northern Ireland. We
collect information by visiting known raptor breeding and wintering sites each year to check for
occupancy and to record the status, distribution and breeding success of each species. We also
visit previously un-surveyed areas to search for and to document new sites.
We promote and encourage the conservation of Northern Ireland's raptors by working in
partnership with many others including landowners, statutory agencies, industry, academic
researchers, educators, raptor rehabilitators and non-governmental organisations. The species
we monitor include peregrine falcon, hen harrier, buzzard, merlin, kestrel, sparrowhawk,
goshawk, red kite, white-tailed eagle, golden eagle, barn owl, long-eared owl, short-eared owl,
marsh harrier, hobby, honey buzzard and osprey.
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group comprises skilled volunteer raptor workers that
operate to study, research, survey and monitor raptors (birds of prey) across Northern Ireland
and to encourage the conservation of raptors in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. In addition the
group aim to provide information on breeding raptors to relevant statutory and non-statutory
bodies in Northern Ireland and to raise the awareness and profile of all native raptor species and
the issues facing them. The group and its expertvolunteers aim to inform and assist the protection
and wildlife agency and the police regarding suspected illegal persecution of raptors and to
collaborate with other researchers and research organisations to develop our raptor research and
monitoring programmes.
The NIRSG understand that the public benefit criteria apply to our activities which include (i) the
advancement of environmental protection or improvement since the data collected byvolunteers
are utilised to inform conservation management at various spatial and temporal scales for
statutory, non-statutory and the wider public and through the wider conservation and protection
of raptors through our training, outreach, events, advice, education, surveys, reporting and
research activities; and for (li) the advancement oFanimal welfare through best practice, advice,
reporting and research in particular the expertise of volunteers in the detection, prevention and
reporting of raptor crimes and the groups participation in the Partnership for Action against
Wildlife Crime (PAW NI) and production of strategic mapping and analytical research and
publications on the awareness of illegal raptor killing and crimes that occur in Northern Ireland.
These efforts can be demonstrated through the extensive efforts of volunteers in survey,
monitoring, analysis, education, training, reporting and ultimately in conservatÈon ofbirds of prey
and through building an enduring mechanisrn and network of citizen-scientists to protect raptors
for current and future generations alongside providing volunteers the tools, skills, support and
education and field skills to optimise the raptor networkand conserve these protected species for
all members of all communities and all parts of society to enjoy the natural heritage of birds of
prey.
The work of the NIRSG benefits the range of raptor (bird of prey) species that occur in Northern
Ireland and also benefits the volunteers who monitor these species across Northern Ireland. The
general public also benefits from wider awareness and understanding during any outreach
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activities. Volunteers may benefit from increase access to the countryside and recreational
activities generating wider physical and mental health benefits.
The charity's purposes ('the purposes,) are:
to study, research, survey and monitor raptors (birds of prey) across Northern Ireland
to encourage the conservation of raptors in Northern Ireland and elsewhere
to provide information on breeding raptors to relevant statutory and non-statutory
bodies in Northern Ireland
to raise the awareness and profile of all native raptor species andthe issues facingthem
to inform and assist the protection and wildlife agency and the police regarding
suspected illegal persecution of raptors
to collaborate with other researchers and research organisations to develop our raptor
research and monitoring programmes
The NIRSG is an unincorporated association and is governed by a constitution which is to be found
at Appendix l. The Group is managed by the Management Committee which consists ofvolunteer
Trustees. A minority of trustees also hold offices within the group. The Trustees are in regular
contact with one another via email and phone and met regularly during the year to 31 March
2023. In relation to payments the Trustees only make payments when two, or more, Trustees
approve the payment. Payments are made only by onlTrne banking from a single bankaccount. Full
members, who do not pay a subscription fee, are afforded voting rights. Applications for Full
membership are considered by Trustees via email following referee checks also conducted via
email. The Annual Report and Statement of Accounts are prepared and approved by the Trustees
and then presented to the members at an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Typically, the terms and
conditions of grant-aid funding received, which funds the activity of the group set the work plan
of the group and the associated spending in delivering the purposes.
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Independent Examiners Report
ndependent exarninerfs report to the charity trustees of Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group
(NIRSG)
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023. which are set out on
pages 9 to 10 above.
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:
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 Art
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 ofthe 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 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.
Our 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 sertion 63 of the Charities Art
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 Art
4. Thatthere is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respert of the matters (l) to (4)
listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland. we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. We have not
carried out an audit.
Neeson Chambers Ltd
123-125 Main Street
Bangor
BT20 4AE
Date: 19 April 2024
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