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2022-04-30-accounts

Christian Life Centre Oxford Trust

Report and Accounts Year ended 30 April 2022

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

CHARITY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

Trustees

Rev Grady Reid Philip Abayateye Edwin Kiarie Nelly Musikaila Jirongo

Governing Document Charity Registration Number 1074213 Principal Address 49a, Oxford Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2ER

Declaration of Trust dated 19 December 1998.

Independent Examiner

Archie McDowall BA, CA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Bankers

Lloyds TSB PLC CAF Bank

Contents Page
Charity Information 1
Trustees' Annual Report 2-7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11-16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives 17

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Christian Life Centre Oxford Trust

The Trustees Annual report for the period ending 30th April 2022

Acknowledgement:

We would like to take this opportunity to appreciate all the church volunteers, leaders and ministers who over the financial year have continued to dedicate themselves to the work of the Lord. It is the selfless work of the members of the church, whether employed or not, that continues to make the difference in the ministry achieving its aims and objectives. A large number of volunteers serving in many different capacities supports the church. This selfless service helps to create a welcoming atmosphere within the church.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The trustees are happy to present their report and financial statements for the year ending 30 April 2022.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in our financial summary attached. The accounts comply with the charity's governing document. The Charity's objectives are for the public benefit and this is to advance the Christian faith in Oxford and elsewhere in the world, as the Trustees may think right. This is in accordance with the Statement of Belief appearing in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The Trust purpose is to preach the Gospel, relieve persons in conditions of hardship and distress, both in the UK and overseas. To assist in the advancement in education on the basis of Christian Principles. In setting the objectives of the Charity, it is planning and activities, the trustees have given full regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. More detail of the objectives of the Trust are available in our governing document as stated within Charity Commission's entry.

Post Covid-19 Challenges

The church has been slowly recovering from the effect of the COVID pandemic. We are experiencing signs of renewal and growth and most of our church membership are now back in corporate fellowship

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The pandemic drastically affected the church and will continue to do so for the near future as some of our members are only engaging online.

The main source of our funding is produced through a strong general giving; there is no group or one person who are financial supporters of the ministry.

Expenditure from our charitable activities has increased as would be expected as we return to normality. Our income from voluntary donations has declined during this financial year. The pattern of giving has changed with the majority of our donation income being received through online channels.

Local Church Achievements

Below are some examples of the church’s activities in the financial year, which illustrate our dedication to promoting the gospel in the community and overseas.

The church has continued to prioritise support towards our children and youth. We are honoured to have a very dedicated and committed team.

They have shown exceptional leadership that has kept the children, youth and families

engaged with the church through meetings and online activities.

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Health Matters workshop to educate the church and the wider community on the issue of mental health.

Mission activities:

The Trust maintained its aim to foster a sustainable and effective mission response by using good governance approach that looks at addressing different needs, working on the ground with local practitioners. These aims will always be different depending on area of mission.

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HOPE Project

There is no better way to invest in the world than to invest in children, who are marginalised by social and economic challenges. This project focuses on the orphans and needy children who are being supported at MPS (Miracle Primary School). Hope is under the umbrella of CLC church and will focus on improving the education of orphan children from Miracle primary school. The finances are raised and monthly donations made to support the school educational, school fees, medical expenses and to help develop the general well-being of these children.

Church Finances

This was the trust 26[th] full year of operations and we continue to show a healthy level of income.. This enables us to continue to support our mission activities, children, youth work, families, spiritual support, and outreach ministries in different parts of the world, online services and our many different activities to spread the gospel of Christ and relieve the needs of others.

The church continues to successfully meet all financial obligations. The Church’s main source of income remains tithes, offerings and gift aid. In addition to this, the Church has continued to generate income from other activities that include the rental of different residential

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accommodation and retail shops. Our 2021-22 donated income has seen a decrease in this financial year, however there was a small increase in our other income.

Two staff members were able to return to their office work although this was with reduced hours as workload had decreased but we are expecting that as activities increase, our staff members will be able to return to regular working hours.

Future Plans

Risk Management.

There is adequate insurance cover in place and financial reserves with strong internal controls, which are kept under regular review. DBS checks, supported by regularly reviewed policies are made for all those working with children, young people and other vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities of trustees under charity law

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

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Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

  5. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

G Reid

G Reid Date: 3 February 2023

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST ('the Charity')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2022 on pages 9 to 17 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 11 to 12.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, which is one of the listed bodies.

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity 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.

Archie McDowall

Archie McDowall BA, CA Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Date: 7 February 2023

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Investment income
4
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
12
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12
Unrestricted
Funds
£
312,406
72,113
384,519
313,643
313,643
-
70,876
-

70,876
-
70,876
1,484,930
1,555,806
Restricted
Funds
£
9,676
-
9,676
9,448
9,448
-
228
-
228
-
228
6,266
6,494
Total
Funds
2022
£
322,082
72,113
394,195
323,091
323,091
-
71,104
-
71,104
-
71,104
1,491,196
1,562,300
Total
Funds
2021
£
362,347
54,341
416,688
279,927
279,927
-
136,761
-
136,761
-
136,761
1,354,435
1,491,196

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The notes on page 11-17 form part of these accounts.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 APRIL 2022

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
Investments
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
10
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
11
Net current assets / (liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
12
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Revaluation reserve
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
£
936,473
45,000
981,473
67,326
526,935
594,261
19,928
574,333
1,555,806
1,555,806
1,555,806
1,306,274
249,532
1,555,806
-
1,555,806
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
6,494
6,494
-
6,494
6,494
6,494
6,494
-
-
-
6,494
6,494
Total
Funds
2022
£
936,473
45,000
981,473
67,326
533,429
600,755
19,928
580,827
1,562,300
Total
Funds
2021
£
950,880
-
950,880
67,928
494,075
562,003
21,688
540,315
1,491,195
1,562,300
1,562,300
1,306,274
249,532
1,555,806
6,494
1,562,300
1,491,195
1,491,195
1,225,897
259,032
1,484,929
6,266
1,491,195

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

G Reid

Date: 3 February 2023

G Reid

Charity number: 1074213

The notes on page 11-17 form part of these accounts.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

1 Statutory Information

The charity is trust registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity Information page.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going concern

The trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

b) Income

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes:

c) Expenditure

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

The cost of raising funds is not significant and has not been separately disclosed.

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

d) Fund accounting

e) Tangible fixed assets

Items purchased or donated for the charity's own use are capitalised when the cost of purchased items, or the fair value of donated items, is more than £1,000 and the item is expected to benefit the charity over more than one accounting period. Depreciation is charged on a straight line basis so as to write down the value of each asset to its estimated residual value (if any) over its expected useful economic life. To achieve this objective the following rates of depreciation are charged:

Freehold land Is not depreciated (because it is not consumed by use) Freehold buildings Over 50 years after taking account of the building's residual value Leasehold improvements Over the lease term or, if shorter, expected useful life Equipment Over 20 years

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

g) Taxation The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

h) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement

The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.

i) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

The trustees do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.

3 Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies
Donations of cash and similar
Income tax recoverable
Government Grants (Job Retention Scheme)
Other income
Investment income
Property letting
Bank interest
2022
£
258,561
51,546
6,601
5,373
322,082
2022
£
70,410
1,703
72,113
2021
£
293,638
42,400
26,309
-
362,347
2021
£
52,076
2,265
54,341

4 Investment income

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

5 Charitable expenditure

a
Costs incurred directly on specific activities
Employment and pastoral costs
Building Repairs
Venue Hire
Church activities
Utilities
Ministry expenses
Children and youth work
Equipment not capitalised
Grants payable (note 5c)
b
Costs incurred on support & administration
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fee
Bank charges
Professional fees
Telephone
Insurance
Other office costs
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Total expenditure
c
Grants payable
Grants for UK and overseas mission
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Institutions
£
33,819
33,819
Institutions
£
16,405
16,405
2022
£
89,131
9,542
96,000
12,256
33,002
4,935
-
1,225
38,819
284,910
4,680
4,680
1,635
3,206
3,589
3,865
4,889
16,317
38,181
323,091
Individuals
£
5,000
5,000
Individuals
£
1,024
1,024
2021
£
87,726
5,820
96,000
5,707
26,961
2,500
585
3,599
17,429
246,326
2,640
2,640
285
-
4,211
3,136
7,012
16,317
33,601
279,927
2022
£
38,819
38,819
2021
£
17,429
17,429

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:

charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
Miracle Primary School, Uganda
Christ Rehoboth Rural Missions International Ministry
Bethany Baptist Church Romania
Magdalen Road Church
OYS India Grant
Grants to institutions for less than £1,000 each
2022
£
15,719
2,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
1,100
33,819
2021
£
14,405
2,000
16,405

6 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses

The average monthly number of employees during the year was 2 (2021: 2). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers.

No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.

The charity's key management comprise the trustees named on the Charity Information page. Total employment benefits payable to key management for the year were as follows:

Other Employer
Wages & employment pension 2022
salaries benefits contributions £
Trustees:
Grady Reid 52,615 - - 52,615
following amounts were payable in the previous year:
Other Employer
Wages & employment pension 2021
salaries benefits contributions £
Trustees:
Grady Reid 47,353 - - 47,353

The following amounts were payable in the previous year:

Pastor Grady Reid served as church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

7 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 30 April 2021
Additions
At 30 April 2022
Accumulated depreciation
At 30 April 2021
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2022
Net book value
At 30 April 2022
At 30 April 2021
Freehold
Property
£
950,000
-
950,000
19,000
9,500
28,500
921,500
931,000
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
136,347
1,910
138,257
116,467
6,817
123,284
14,973
19,880
Total
2022
£
1,086,347
1,910
1,088,257
135,467
16,317
151,784
936,473
950,880

Freehold property was valued at £950,000 in 2018 by an independent qualified valuer at open market value assuming vacant possession. The trustees are not aware of any material changes in value since then and the valuation has not been updated.

8 Fixed asset investments

Cost or fair value brought forward
Deposit paid on property
Purchases during the year
Disposals during the year
Change in value of investments
Provision for impairment
Cost or fair value carried forward
tors
Falling due within one year:
Tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments
Total debtors
h at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank with immediate access
itors: liabilities falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals
Investment
Property
45,000
45,000
2022
£
-
45,000
-
-
-
45,000
2022
£
41,157
8,411
17,758
67,326
2022
£
533,429
533,429
2022
£
12,926
7,002
19,928
2021
£
-
2021
£
42,400
8,901
16,627
67,928
2021
£
494,075
494,075
2021
£
12,481
9,207
21,688

9 Debtors

11 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

12 Funds

During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Restricted Funds
HOPE sponsorship
Regal Building fund
Benevolent fund
Opening
balance
-
1,081
5,185
6,266
Incoming
resources
9,676
-
9,676
Outgoing
resources
9,448
-
-
(9,448)
Transfers
in the year
-
-
-
Closing
balance
228
1,081
5,185
6,494

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year
In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds
Restricted Funds
Regal Building fund
Benevolent fund
General
funds
£
936,473
45,000
67,326
526,935
(19,928)
1,555,806
were as follows:
Opening
Incoming
balance
resources
1,081
-
7,485
-
8,566
-
Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
Outgoing
resources
-
(2,300)
(2,300)
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
6,494
-
6,494
Transfers
in the year
-
-
-
2022
£
936,473
45,000
67,326
533,429
(19,928)
1,562,300
Closing
balance
1,081
5,185
6,266

Analysis of net assets by fund

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year
General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
950,880
-
67,928
-
487,809
-
(21,688)
-
1,484,929
-
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
6,266
-
6,266
2021
£
950,880
67,928
494,075
(21,688)
1,491,195

13 Transactions with related parties

During the year, the charity made payments totalling £1,700 to Edwin Kiarie, who is a trustee, for providing accountancy services to the charity. These payments related to both the current accounting period and the previous accounting period.

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE OXFORD TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH COMPARATIVES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Investments
4
Other income
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
Other
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
12
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
12
General
2022
£
312,406
72,113
-
384,519
313,643
-
313,643
70,876
-
70,876
-
70,876
1,484,930
1,555,806
Unrestricted funds
Restricted
2022
£
9,676
9,676
9,448
-
9,448
228
-
228
-
228
6,266
6,494
Total
2022
£
322,082
72,113
-
394,195
323,091
-
323,091
71,104
-
71,104
-
71,104
1,491,196
1,562,300
General
Restricted
2021
2021
£
£
362,347
-
54,341
-
-
-
416,688
-
277,627
2,300
-
-
277,627
2,300
139,061
(2,300)
-
-
139,061
(2,300)
-
139,061
(2,300)
1,345,869
8,566
1,484,930
6,266
Unrestricted funds
Total
2021
£
362,347
54,341
-
416,688
279,927
-
279,927
136,761
-
136,761
-
136,761
1,354,435
1,491,196

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