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2024-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1054503

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

for

THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House 2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA

THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Association was formally established when its constitution was approved and signed on 7 March 1996, although fund-raising had commenced prior to that date. The Association was registered by the Charity Commission on 11 April 1996.

The aims and objectives of the Association as outlined in the constitution are:

The objects of the Association are to advance the Islamic faith in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Quran and Hadith; to advance the education of Bengali children; to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare; and to promote such other charitable purposes as the trustees may determine. In planning the charity's activities the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The charity fulfils its objects principally through the provision of congregational worship, including the five daily prayers and two Friday Jumma congregations each week serving approximately 1000 worshippers; a weekend Islamic school (madrasah) for children; adult education classes; and community engagement including visits from local schools and scout groups.

Membership of the Association is open to all Bangladeshi or Bengali origin British nationals living within fifteen miles of Farnborough town. A membership fee is payable annually. The Executive Committee is elected from the membership by ballot every fifth year in March.

Public benefit

The trustees have given consideration to how the Charity considers it benefits the public as defined by the Charities Act 2006 and having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission. It achieves this amongst other ways by

" Holding the five obligatory daily prayers in congregation every day.

" Providing adult education classes in Arabic.

" Funeral prayers in congregation.

" Marriage ceremonies.

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Charity's objective throughout the year has been to provide facilities for worship and to serve the wider community in line with the charity’s aims and public benefit obligations.

The charity has continued to operate under Interim Trustees, supported by a committed team of volunteers responsible for the day-to-day running of the Mosque. The charity’s principal activity remains the provision of congregational worship, including the five daily prayers and Friday Jumma prayers. Two Jumma congregations are held each week, serving approximately 1000 beneficiaries.

The mosque operated throughout the year, and the property was maintained to a safe and fit-for-purpose standard. Maintenance works included the replacement of rotten window sills in the small building, repointing of brick piers where bricks had become loose, replacement of hand dryers in the men's wudu room, and the overhaul of the boilers in the main building. The madrasah continued to operate each weekend. Fundraising during the year included an appeal for the Bangladesh floods, through which £4,054 was donated to Islamic Relief to support relief efforts. Ramadan services included the introduction of a guest Imam from Egypt, together with the provision of iftar for worshippers throughout the month.

The charity remains committed to promoting community cohesion and inclusivity, working to build positive relationships within a diverse, multi-faith society. Appropriate measures are in place to identify and manage risks including safeguarding and the prevention of extremism. The Trustees are satisfied that adequate controls exist to ensure that the charity’s funds are applied solely in furtherance of its charitable purposes and are properly safeguarded.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The principal source of funds are the donations from individuals. A small percentage of annual income also arises from membership of the Charity.

Investment policy and objectives

Investments are under the guidance of the trustees whose role is to ensure that the Association is best served by their decisions and actions. They sit in committee to agree on the actions best suited for both current and any potential future investments.

Reserves policy

Total income for the year was £163,387 (2023: £131,729) and total expenditure £140,428 (2023: £109,562), giving net income of £22,959 (2023: £22,167). Total funds at 31 December 2024 were £730,286 (2023 as restated: £707,327), of which £372,698 represents free reserves after excluding the designated mosque property and the madrasah fund. The trustees consider this level of reserves, equivalent to between two and a half and three years' running costs, appropriate to secure the charity's continuing operation, and expect donations and memberships to meet the general running costs of the year ahead. During the year historic cash entries dating from 2018 and 2022, relating to money already applied to the charity's purposes but never cleared from the books, were identified and corrected by a prior period adjustment as explained in note 9 to the accounts; no money is missing. The trustees consider the charity's financial position satisfactory and are satisfied that the charity is a going concern.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is an unincorporated association governed by its constitution, approved on 7 March 1996, and was registered by the Charity Commission on 11 April 1996. The charity is currently administered by two interim trustees appointed by the High Court, Mr B L Kukoiyii (appointed 30 July 2020) and Mr S Akthar (appointed 11 November 2022), following a governance dispute; the election of the Executive Committee by the membership is in abeyance while the interim arrangements remain in place. The interim trustees are responsible for the management and administration of the charity in accordance with the constitution and the Charities Act 2011, supported by a committed team of volunteers responsible for the day-to-day running of the mosque.

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1054503

Principal address The Secretary BWA 282 London Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3JP

Trustees

Committee members and office bearers:

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report.

Mr Suber Akthar Mr Basit Larry Kukoiyii

Independent Examiner

A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House 2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA

06/08/2026

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

.......................................................................... BL Kukoiyii - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI

WELFARE ASSOCIATION

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mrs Anugrah Sharma FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House 2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA 07/08/2026 Date: .............................................

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
131,809
Charitable activities
4
Madrasah School
26,420
Investment income
3
3,106
Other income
2,052
Total
163,387
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Charitable Activities
108,173
Madrasah School
28,441
Other
3,814
Total
140,428
NET INCOME
22,959
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
As previously reported
711,420
Prior year adjustment
9
(4,093)
As restated
707,327
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
730,286
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.12.24
31.12.23
Total
Total
funds
funds
as restated
£
£
131,809
102,394
26,420
26,108
3,106
1,884
2,052
1,343
163,387
131,729
108,173
76,192
28,441
30,073
3,814
3,297
140,428
109,562
22,959
22,167
711,420
685,160
(4,093)
-
707,327
685,160
730,286
707,327
31.12.24
31.12.23
Total
Total
funds
funds
as restated
£
£
131,809
102,394
26,420
26,108
3,106
1,884
2,052
1,343
163,387
131,729
108,173
76,192
28,441
30,073
3,814
3,297
140,428
109,562
22,959
22,167
711,420
685,160
(4,093)
-
707,327
685,160
730,286
707,327
131,729
76,192
30,073
3,297
109,562
22,167
685,160
-
685,160
707,327

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
365,003
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
1,727
Cash at bank and in hand
368,151
369,878
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(4,595)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
365,283
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
730,286
NET ASSETS
730,286
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.12.24
Total
funds
£
365,003
1,727
368,151
369,878
(4,595)
365,283
730,286
730,286
730,286
730,286
31.12.23
Total
funds
as restated
£
360,486
1,703
350,071
351,774
(4,933)
346,841
707,327
707,327
707,327
707,327

06/08/2026

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. BL Kukoiyii - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statement requires trustees to make judgement, estimated and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for income and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimations means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates.

There were no significant judgement and accounting estimates included during the financial year.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Governance costs

Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulations and good practice. These costs include costs related to the independent examination, legal fees and apportionment of any overheads.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - Straight line over 25 years Improvements to property - 20% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees out of general reserves for a particular purpose. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. The Trustees will review the funds on an ongoing basis. At the conclusion of the purpose for the fund any excess remaining funds will be transferred back into general funds. If a shortfall arises the Trustees will consider whether any additional general funds should be transferred to designated funds. Any investment income, gains or losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Any investment income, gains or losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
Donations
131,809
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
£
Bank Interest
3,106
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Fees received
Madrasah School
Restricted
funds
£
-
Restricted
funds
£
-
31.12.24
a
Total
funds
£
131,809
31.12.24
a
Total
funds
£
3,106
31.12.24
a
£
26,420
31.12.23
s restated
Total
funds
£
102,394
31.12.23
s restated
Total
funds
£
1,884
31.12.23
s restated
£
26,108

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Charitable Activities
Madrasah School
Direct
Costs
£
102,880
28,441
131,321
Support
costs
£
5,293
-
5,293
Totals
£
108,173
28,441
136,614

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

7. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.12.2024 31.12.2024 31.12.2023 31.12.2023
2 2
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
102,394
Charitable activities
Madrasah School
26,108
Investment income
1,884
Other income
1,343
Total
131,729
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities
76,192
Madrasah School
30,073
Other
3,297
Restricted
funds
as
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
restated
£
102,394
26,108
1,884
1,343
131,729
76,192
30,073
3,297

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
as restated
£ £ £
Total 109,562 - 109,562
NET INCOME 22,167 - 22,167
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 685,160 - 685,160
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 707,327 - 707,327
PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT
During the year historic uncleared cash entries dating from 2018 and 2022 were identified, representing mon
already applied to the charity's purposes but never cleared from the books. A prior year adjustment of £4,093 h
been made against funds brought forward at 1 January 2024, restating total funds at 31 December 2023 fro
£711,420 to £707,327. No funds are missing.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements Fixtures
Freehold to and
property property fittings Totals
£ £ £ £
COST
At 1 January 2024 473,666 100,938 46,486 621,090
Additions - 15,529 - 15,529
At 31 December 2024 473,666 116,467 46,486 636,619
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024 117,976 97,602 45,026 260,604
Charge for year 6,947 3,773 292 11,012
At 31 December 2024 124,923 101,375 45,318 271,616
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 348,743 15,092 1,168 365,003
At 31 December 2023 355,690 3,336 1,460 360,486

9. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

During the year historic uncleared cash entries dating from 2018 and 2022 were identified, representing money already applied to the charity's purposes but never cleared from the books. A prior year adjustment of £4,093 has been made against funds brought forward at 1 January 2024, restating total funds at 31 December 2023 from £711,420 to £707,327. No funds are missing.

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £300,000 (2023 - £300,000) which is not depreciated.

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI

WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
344,755
Mosque
355,690
Madrasah School
10,975
711,420
TOTAL FUNDS
711,420
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Mosque
Madrasah School
TOTAL FUNDS

Prior
year
adjustment
£
(4,093)
-
-
(4,093)
(4,093)
Incoming
resources
£
136,964
-
26,423
163,387
163,387
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
£
£
1,727
1,703
31.12.24
31.12.23
as restated
£
£
400
738
4,195
4,195
4,595
4,933
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.24
£
£
32,036
372,698
(6,947)
348,743
(2,130)
8,845
22,959
730,286
22,959
730,286
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(104,928)
32,036
(6,947)
(6,947)
(28,553)
(2,130)
(140,428)
22,959
(140,428)
22,959

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Mosque
Madrasah School
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.23
£
307,481
362,637
15,042
685,160
685,160
Net
movement
in funds
£
33,181
(6,947)
(4,067)
22,167
22,167
At
31.12.23
£
340,662
355,690
10,975
707,327
707,327

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Mosque
Madrasah School
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
105,620
-
26,109
131,729
131,729
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(72,439)
33,181
(6,947)
(6,947)
(30,176)
(4,067)
(109,562)
22,167
(109,562)
22,167
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(72,439)
33,181
(6,947)
(6,947)
(30,176)
(4,067)
(109,562)
22,167
(109,562)
22,167
22,167
22,167

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year the charity purchased Ramadan dates at a cost of £1,140 from Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society ('Bracknell Islamic Centre'), a charity of which Mr B L Kukoiyii is also a trustee. The purchase was made on normal commercial terms in the ordinary course of the charity's activities and no amount was outstanding at the year end. There were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: none).

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
as restated
£ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 131,809 - 131,809 102,394
Investment income
Bank Interest 3,106 - 3,106 1,884
Charitable activities
Fees received 26,420 - 26,420 26,108
Other income
Employment Allowance 2,052 - 2,052 1,343
Total incoming resources 163,387 - 163,387 131,729
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 35,380 - 35,380 32,014
Premised overhead 13,205 - 13,205 12,477
Rates and water 3,761 - 3,761 7,470
Insurance 3,169 - 3,169 2,707
Light and heat 26,454 - 26,454 10,682
Sundries 6,137 - 6,137 2,065
Donations paid 4,054 - 4,054 -
Madrasah Schooling Expenses 28,441 - 28,441 30,073
Freehold property 6,947 - 6,947 6,947
Improvements to property 3,773 - 3,773 834
131,321 - 131,321 105,269
Other
Telephone 1,321 - 1,321 1,062
Bank charges 2,201 - 2,201 1,870
Fixtures and fittings 292 - 292 365
3,814 - 3,814 3,297

Support costs

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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
as restated
£ £ £ £
Support costs
Governance costs
Independent Examiner's fees 5,293 - 5,293 996
Total resources expended 140,428 - 140,428 109,562
Net income 22,959 - 22,959 22,167

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