2023-12-31-annual-return

Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of East End Baptist Church, Belfast I report on the accounts of the Trust (Charity number 1091671 for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out in the financial statements. Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charitvs 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 Charitie5 Act follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 6519}Ibl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis 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 Dirertions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl 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 disclosure5 in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to State whether any material matter5 have come to my attention giving me cause to believe.. l. 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 information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent exarninerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concern5 in respect of the matters {11 to141 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. Paul Clarke Bsc FCA 7 Manse Green Newtownards BT23 4TW 20" October 2024