Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Bethany Baptist
Church. Bangor
I report on the accounts of Bethany Baptist Church for the year ended 31
December 2023, which are attached.
Respectlve responsibilities of charity trustees and examlner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance wrth the Charrties 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 CharitiesAct
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of independent examinerfs 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 Charty Commission for Northern 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 accordan￿ with section 63 of
the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord wrth those accountsng records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Independent examinefs 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 Northem Ireland, I have found no matters that
require drawing to your attention.
Signature:
Name:
William G Patrick
Relevant professional qualificationlbody (rf any):
Address:
63 Old Gransha Road
Elangor
Co. Down
Northern Ireland
t1119lHA
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