Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of Friends of St Bernard’s Parent
Support Group Association
Charity No - 109437
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31* August 2025, which are set out separately in the Charity accounts.
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.
Itis our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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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 our attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our 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.
Our 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.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act
- That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached
Independent examiner’s statement
We have completed our 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 Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Kearney & Co Chartered Accountants
Relevant professional qualification or body: Chartered Accountants Ireland Address: 2™ Floor, Donegall House, 98-102 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GW Date: 31% October 2025