Independent cxar.':.c."': Bodel-mackenzie Benevolent Fund . datccs of I reDOrt on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023: which are set out on pages J- Respectlve responslbllltles of charlty trustees and examlner. As the charity trustees vou are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with ine inariiie5 Aci jf¥orinern ireidnu j iiiiio. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act Follow the orocedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commisslon under seciion tiijyj oi ine Lfldritie5 ALI State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlners oplnlon I have examined vour charitv accounts as reauired under section 65 of the Charities Act and mv exarninaiiun Wd5 cari lea uui in aLcoraanLe WiLiI Lrie 8ener<li uireciions given uy (Fie iildl ily Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(91 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 seekino explanations from vou as charitv trustees concerning anv such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe: l. That accountinq records were not keot in accordance with section 65 of the Charities Act. l Fldi iiie acLuunis uo iiui aLLOi a wiin inose accouniing recoras 3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirernent s of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
l ArartonArtA+ I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (11 to {4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that reauire drawing tn vnijr attention. lan Eaoleson FCA 50 Ravara Road Newtownards Date