I report on the accounts of Brent Bereavement Services for the year ended 31 March 2003
which are
set out on pages 4 to 9 (of the Annual Report 2002-2003 - contact information)
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider
that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It
is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions
given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, 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
Commissioners. 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 not provide
all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit
opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
| 1. | which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements. |
| • | to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and |
| • | to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements oftheAct have not been met; or |
| 2. | to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. |
A. Epton
Goldwins
75 Maygrove Road
West Hampstead
London
NW6 2EG
Dated: 5 September 2003
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT