2023-03-31-annual-return

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 14