Irish Video Game Orchestra (NIC 108928)
Independent Examiner's Report
Year Ended 31 December 2023
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year under section 65 {1) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and that
an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subjecl to audit under charity law, and is eligible for
independent examination, 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 Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)Ib) of the Charities Act.
to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes 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 trustees concerning any
such matters. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and
the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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 presents with those records. It
also included a 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..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act (Northern
Ireland} 2008-
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 68 of the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.,
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I can confirm that l am a qualified to undertake the examination.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1 } to <4) listed above
and, in connection with the following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I
have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Richard Gareth Kirk, Bsc (Econ), Msc FCA
Date: 12th March 2024