Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Friends of Bloomfield
I report on the accounts of Friends of Bloomfield for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set
out as attached.
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 Act
state 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 accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northem Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act.
My 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.
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
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
4. That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examiner's ststement
I have completed my examination and have no COn￿rnS 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.
Signed:
Name.. Victoria Reid FCA
Relevant professional qualification or body: Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Address: clo Bloomfield Collegiate School, Astoria Gardens, Belfast, BT5 6HW
Date:
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