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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