Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Thomas Trust
1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024
To: Trustees, The Thomas Trust
From" Mark Scott
I report on the accounts of The Thomas Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to
Respectlve responsibilitles of charity trustees and examiner
As the chartty'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 charib.es Act. and
stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried out in accordan￿ with the general Directions given by the CharÉty Commission for Northem Ireland under
section 65{9}(b) of the Charities Act.
My examinats.on 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 explanation5 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".
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not compty with the accounting requirements of the Chartties Act
That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (l) 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.
Mark Scott
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Solicitor, The Law Society of Northem Ireland
ddto&L' 64 Green Road, Belfast, BT5 6JB
Date".
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