## **Friends of St Patrick's Parent Teacher Association** 

## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Friends of St Patrick's Parent Teacher Association** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended March 31st 2025 which are set out on the following pages. 

## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER** 

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.  Having satisfied myself that the charity is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; 

- 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 

- state whether particular matters have come to our 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 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 such matters. 

My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: 

- 1 that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2008 

- 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 Act 2008 

- 4 that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT** 

I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the 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. 

**Paul McKillop F.C.C.A.** MKP Accountants Ltd 42a -44a New Row **COLERAINE** BT52 1AF 

May 22nd 2026