Charity registration number 1082344
Company registration number 03918058 (England and Wales)
CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Lord Anthony St John |
|---|---|
| Ms Diana Aitchison | |
| Mr Paul Baker | |
| Mr Dimitris Manikis | |
| Secretary | Elizabeth Taylor |
| Charity number | 1082344 |
| Company number | 03918058 |
| Registered office | Office 6 |
| Harborough Innovation Centre | |
| Airfield Business Park | |
| Market Harborough | |
| Leicestershire | |
| LE16 7WB | |
| Independent examiner | Mayfield & Co. |
| 2 Merus Court | |
| Meridian Business Park | |
| Leicester | |
| LE19 1RJ | |
| Bankers | Lloyds TSB Bank Plc |
| 40 The Square | |
| Market Harborough | |
| Leicestershire | |
| LE16 7PE | |
| Solicitors | Withers LLP |
| 16 Old Bailey | |
| London | |
| EC4M 7EG |
CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 13 |
CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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 2015)”
Objectives and activities
The charity's objectives are set out in the charity's trust deed and are summarised below.
To help impoverished children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies by means of education, nutrition, health care, life skills development, character formation and community education programmes.
Christel House Schools do not house their students, they continue to live in their very modest homes, but Christel House provides free nutritious meals and free transport to and from the students' communities.
The children remain at school until graduation, normally at 18 years of age, when they either go on to higher education or transition into the workplace to become contributing members of their society. Students are further supported and mentored for up to 5 years post graduation by the College and Careers Program operated by each school.
There are now over 6,300 students supported by Christel House Learning Centres throughout the world.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
When planning our activities for the year, we considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The focus of activities remains to raise funds to provide support to Christel House Centres around the world as they work to transform the lives of impoverished children through a holistic programme of education and nurture while empowering their families and communities through outreach services.
Christel House Europe solicits and channels donations for the Christel House Centres in India and South Africa. During the year Christel House Europe paid grants totalling £89,930 (2022 £148,503) to Christel House Schools in India and South Africa.
100% of donations directly benefit the children of Christel House. Overhead and fundraising costs are covered by Christel House International Inc.
Through fundraising efforts, the charity will continue to support and provide funding to Christel Houses in India and South Africa.
It is important to understand that third party funds donated through Christel House Europe are forwarded to Christel House India and Christel House South Africa in direct support of programs and services benefiting the children of Christel House. All fundraising, publicity, management and administrative costs incurred by Christel House Europe are funded by Christel House International Inc.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Financial review
The surplus for the year amounted to £46,380 (2022 Deficit: £19,778).
During the year the charity made grants of £64,921 to Christel House South Africa and £25,009 to Christel House India.
Grants made during the year were up on previous years.
Christel House International Inc has undertaken to donate sufficient funds to the company to cover its administrative and fundraising expenses, accordingly, the trustees request funds when required. Therefore the trustees have decided that reserves can be maintained at a relatively low level, due to limited administrative costs incurred.
The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and believe that, with the current level of funds, it is appropriate to hold the money in bank accounts, However as funds grow, alternative investments will be considered to ensure the best return is obtained whilst maintaining risk at a low level.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 28 January 2000, and registered as a charity on 8 September 2000. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and funds of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
There are two categories of membership: 'A' and 'B' members. The sole 'A' member is Christel House International Inc. The directors of the company who are also the charitable trustees for the purpose of charity law are 'B' members. In the event of the company being wound up, each member's liability is limited to £1.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Lord Anthony St John
Ms Diana Aitchison Mr Paul Baker Mr Dimitris Manikis
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Ms Diana Aitchison
Trustee Dated: 15 March 2024
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 4 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees, who are also the directors of Christel House Europe for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state 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 Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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(ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities;
have not been met or
- (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
David Mayfield FCA Mayfield & Co. 2 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ
Dated: 15 March 2024
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 106,523 74,230 Raising funds 4 29,549 7,379 Total income 136,072 81,609 Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 63,460 - Charitable activities Management and administration 17,911 - Grants expense 6 31,003 58,927 Total charitable expenditure 48,914 58,927 Total resources expended 112,374 58,927 Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ Net movement in funds 23,698 22,682 Fund balances at 1 January 2023 10,120 12,756 Fund balances at 31 December 2023 33,818 35,438 |
Total 2023 £ 180,753 36,928 217,681 63,460 17,911 89,930 107,841 171,301 46,380 22,876 69,256 |
Total 2022 £ 118,919 42,296 |
|---|---|---|
| 161,215 | ||
| 11,270 | ||
| 21,220 148,503 |
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| 169,723 | ||
| 180,993 | ||
| (19,778) 42,654 |
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| 22,876 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Income funds Restricted funds 13 Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ £ 5,114 67,862 72,976 (3,720) 69,256 35,438 33,818 69,256 |
2022 £ £ - 25,096 25,096 (2,220) 22,876 12,756 10,120 22,876 |
2022 £ £ - 25,096 25,096 (2,220) 22,876 12,756 10,120 22,876 |
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| 12,756 10,120 |
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| 22,876 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15 March 2024
Ms Diana Aitchison
Trustee
Company Registration No. 03918058
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Christel House Europe is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Office 6, Harborough Innovation Centre, Airfield Business Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7WB.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Costs of generating funds are those costs associated with the golf event which takes place annually to raise donations for the charity.
Grants payable are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.
Expenditure is recognised in the year in which it is incurred and includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.8 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.9 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ Donations and gifts 106,523 74,230 Donations and gifts Christel House International Inc 105,003 - General donations 1,520 - India - 21,615 South Africa - 52,615 106,523 74,230 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 180,753 40,262 78,657 105,003 30,063 - 1,520 10,199 - 21,615 - 23,193 52,615 - 55,464 180,753 40,262 78,657 |
Total 2022 £ 118,919 |
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| 30,063 10,199 23,193 55,464 |
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| 118,919 |
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Raising funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ Golf events 29,549 7,379 Raising funds Fundraising and publicity Golf events Other fundraising costs Staff costs Fundraising and publicity Grants payable Grants to institutions: Donations to India Donations to South Africa |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 36,928 32,940 9,356 2023 £ 7,479 10,243 45,738 63,460 Grants expense 2023 £ 25,009 64,921 89,930 |
Total 2022 £ 42,296 |
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| 2022 £ 7,542 3,728 - |
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| 11,270 | |||
| Grants expense 2022 £ 23,193 125,310 |
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| 148,503 |
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 7 | Support costs | |||||
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| Support costs | Governance costs | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Independent examination | ||||||
| fees | - | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,316 | ||
| - | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,316 | |||
| Analysed between | ||||||
| Charitable activities | - | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,316 | ||
| Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £2,100 (2022 £2,316) for examination fees. | ||||||
| 8 | Trustees | |||||
| None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity | ||||||
| during the year. | ||||||
| 9 | Employees | |||||
| Employment costs | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Wages and salaries | 46,990 | - | ||||
| Other pension costs | 4,873 | - | ||||
| 51,863 | - |
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
11 Debtors
| Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors |
2023 £ 5,114 5,114 |
2022 £ - |
|---|---|---|
| - |
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,720 | 2,220 |
13 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Movement | in | funds | |||||||||
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| Balance at 1 | Incoming | Resources | Balance at 31 | ||||||||
| January 2023 | resources | expended | December 2023 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||
| South Africa | 12,756 | 59,994 | (49,925) | 22,825 | |||||||
| India | - | 21,615 | (9,002) | 12,613 | |||||||
| 12,756 | 81,609 | (58,927) | 35,438 | ||||||||
| Analysis of net assets between funds | |||||||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted |
Total | ||||||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Fund balances at 31 | |||||||||||
| December 2023 are | |||||||||||
| represented by: | |||||||||||
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 33,818 | 35,438 | 69,256 | 10,120 | 12,756 | 22,876 | |||||
| 33,818 | 35,438 | 69,256 | 10,120 | 12,756 | 22,876 |
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
15 Related party transactions
None of the key management personnel received an remuneration during the year (2022 £Nil).
No guarantees have been given or received.
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CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15 Related party transactions
(Continued)
Christel House International Inc. which is the 'A' member of the charity, agreed to cover all administrative expenses during the year. An amount of £105,003 (2022 - £30,063) was received during the year.
Grants of £64,921 (2022 - £125,310) have been incurred by Christel House Europe during the year in relation to Christel House South Africa.
Grants of £25,009 (2022 - £23,193) have been incurred by Christel House Europe in relation to Christel House India.
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Signature Certificate
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