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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From April 2022 Period start date To April 2023 Period end date Charity name: Weymouth Skatepark Association Charity registration number: 1085208 Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17 The provision of a sports facility in the
interests of social welfare, recreational
and leisure time occupation, in
particular, skateboarding, BMX, scooter
and rollerskating and related skatepark
sports and activities. For the inhabitants
of Weymouth and Portland and
surrounding areas regardless of gender,
race, creed, background, age or ability
with the object of improving the
conditions of life of such inhabitants.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
The Trustees of Weymouth Skatepark
Association present their annual report
and accounts for the year ending 31st
March 2022. The project operates within
the Charity Commission guidelines and
became a registered charity in 2001.
The object for the project for the public
benefits is to provide a safe facility for
the use of Skatepark related sports
including, scooter, BMX, Skating,
Skateboarding. To offer professional
skateboarding lessons with our own
staff who have Skateboard GB
qualifications. To provide volunteering
opportunities, including D of E students,
work experience placements with
training given thus providing skills and
gaining confidence to go onto
employment roles. We work alongside
local schools, colleges, SEN schools,
other community groups and
organisations within the wider
community offering free visits with all
equipment provided, thus engaging with
more local people and encouraging
them to try a new creative sport and
become part of a new community group.
We also have strong links with our local
Veterans Hub and have Veterans not
only ride here but help with painting the
park and other projects. A safe space
for all who come here and a welcoming
and inclusive space to all. A skate shop
offering employment opportunities and
a small income to help with the running
of the park.
We have team riders who are
supportive role models and are out on
the park not only inspiring new riders
but helping them where possible in a
safe riding manner.
We continue to see a lot of young
people who come through our doors
needing support in many different ways,
our staff are always here to support and
as well as offering a safe riding space
our indoor community hub is open for
just popping in and having a cuppa and
a chat. We support many different
issues and can signpost to other help
and support if required or needed.
Our charity has been through another
difficult year due to Covid restrictions,
we were not able to open as much as we
would have liked to and that has
affected our income and the services
that we would normally provide.
Trained staff in first aid, safeguarding,
risk assessments and continued staff
training where required. Staff, Trustees
and Volunteers DBS checked.
Our Trustees had to give careful
consideration to the public benefit in
accordance with The Charity
Commission general guidance.
We had to balance our opening hours to
the resources we had.
Extra precautions were taken to ensure
we ran a safe space in accordance with
government guidelines rules for COVID.
Regular risk assessments, extra
cleaning, track and trace where required
and booking system with reduced
capacity numbers.
All riders using the park sign a consent
form which includes park safety and
etiquette and wearing a helmet at all
times. Young people on a first visit
receive and induction. This helps to
minimise risks. Helmets are provided for
riders that turn up without one. Safety
checks to ramps and facility are done
daily and during session times. Regular
safety checks to riding equipment used
by our schools and colleges and
community groups.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Para 1.18 On becoming a Charity the Trustees and
manager of the park were required to read the
guidance on public benefit issued by the
CharityCommission to ensure that our object
Commission on public
benefit
met the requirements necessary to become a
charitable organisation.
All trustees have agreed that the main
activities of the Skatepark meet that
requirement: Providing a recreational facility
without distinction of gender, race, political
opinions and/or religious beliefs, that benefits
the residents of Weymouth, Portland and
surrounding areas, by keeping the young
people off the streets and providing the youth
of the area with a space to expend their energy
in a safe, supportive and secure environment
.By keeping the project on an affordable for all
to attend or free where required.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20 To continue to provide an important
community space into its 22nd year.
Offering a safe space for young people
and adults to gather in, ride together
and socialise. To continue to offer
support to young people and adults
wherever needed and to link with local
support service providers where
needed.
To offer free sessions to local schools,
colleges, youth groups and other
community groups, including free
professional skateboarding lessons
with all equipment provided.
To continue our strong links with our
local Veterans Hub, providing free
sessions to their members.
To continue to offer free visits and
skateboarding lessons to Dorset
Abilities Group helping to tackle
inequalities in sport.

To offer volunteering opportunities and work experience placements to local secondary school students during work experience week including D of E students. To offer an extreme sports facility as a creative sports practice ground and to offer challenges to young people and adults wanting to further their riding skills. Financially, we did have a challenging year , the impact of Covid and all that it bought meant we had to work hard to get young people back to riding and into a social area. Also with our small shop that supports our charity income we found that during Covid peoples shopping habits changed and many went online to purchase, this seems to have had a lasting impact and our shop has suffered for it financially. We were also challenged by a cold wet winter and an extremely hot summer, too hot for many to ride in the summer months outside and being situated directly opposite a beautiful beach that was too tempting not to be on! We have also seen a huge rise in costs of building material with birch ply and paint , resources that we use on a regular basis to maintain and repair an outdoor park made of wooden ramps, this in itself is challenging as we face much higher maintenance costs than an indoor facility. We have seen families struggle financially in an area of high deprivation, therefore more free sessions required for local residents , we have been able to access a Youth Funding Grant from Dorset Council which has helped to give local residents free sessions enabling them to keep active and in a social , creative sport. We have however continued to operate in surplus and still able to offer an affordable session entry price with the mission to provide a much needed facility. The Trustees reviews its finances regularly to ensure it is operating on a good financial footing. The front Skatepark community is well established and supported by many local riders and community groups, some who have been coming here since we opened in 2001 and now bringing their children and riding with them. We continue to strive to get new people to try a new creative sport, offering free taster sessions with all equipment

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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 To date on 06/06/2023
Current Account £1,591.25
Deposit Account £55,449.83
Cash on site £200.00
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 We hold a policy stating our reserves
must be £20,000 or over
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 We hold £30,000 in reserve
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 Session entry fee.
Membership subscriptions.
Funding applications where successful.
Skate shop sales.
Snack bar sales.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46 Being an outdoor facility open to the
weather elements. Weather dependent
opening for outside skatepark.
High maintenance costs, building
material high in price (doubled in last
year)
Increase in utilities bills.
Facility set within an area of high
deprivation.
Other We have recently purchased ply wood
and timber for building project to the
approx. costs of £12,000.00

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25 Trustee Deed section 11

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Weymouth Skatepark Association
Other name the charity uses The Front Skatepark
Registered charity number 1085208
Charity’s principal address The Front Skatepark
Preston Beach Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 7SX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Dean Kille Chair Board of Trustees
Russell Mahoney Treasurer Board of Trustees
Justin Barrow Board of Trustees
Cllr David Gray Board of Trustees
Cllr Louie O’Leary Board of Trustees
Kieran Hasler Board of Trustees
Sarah Polkinghorn Secretary Board of Trustees
EmilyCoppleston Board of Trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Dean Kille Russell Mahoney

Chair
Treasurer
06/06/2023
06/06/2023

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION

PRESTON BEACH ROAD WEYMOUTH DORSET DT4 7SX

ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 CHARITY NUMBER 1085208

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CONTENTS

I BALANCE SHEET II REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTANTS III INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT IV INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT V TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE VI OFFICER’S PERSONAL NOTES

Casterbridge Hardy LLP

Financial and International Accountants, Taxation Specialists and Business Advisors Website: www.casterbridgehardy.co.uk Email: roger@casterbridgehardy.co.uk

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
62171
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
67089
---------
TOTAL ASSETS
129260
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
Corporation Tax Provision
-
Value Added Tax
29
----------
NET ASSETS
£129231
======
RESERVES
Brought Forward
129570
Loss For The Year
(9639)
Local Government Grants
9300
---------
RESERVE AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
£129231
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REPORT OF THE AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

In accordance with our terms of engagement we have prepared for your approval, the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 on pages I and II from the accounting records and from information and explanations you have provided for us.

As a practicing member firm of the Institutes of Financial Accountants (IFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and the Federation of Taxation Advisers (FTA) we are subject to their ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at www.ifa.org.uk and www.aiaworldwide.com and www.aat.org.uk

This report is made solely to you, in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Weymouth Skatepark Association and state those matters that we have agreed to state to you in this report in accordance with the guidance of Institutes of Financial Accountants (IFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Federation of Taxation Advisers (FTA) as detailed at www.ifa.org.uk and www.aiaworldwide.com. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than you for our work or for this report.

You have approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 and have acknowledged your responsibility for them, for the appropriateness of the financial reporting framework adopted and for providing all information and explanations necessary for their compilation.

It is your duty to ensure that Weymouth Skatepark Association has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus of Weymouth Skatepark Association. You consider that Weymouth Skatepark Association is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Weymouth Skatepark Association. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

Casterbridge Hardy LLP Financial and International Accountants, Taxation Specialists and Business Advisors

“Strathmore” 53 Bowleaze Coveway Preston WEYMOUTH Dorset DT3 6PL

RBW/24 April 2023/S503(ACC)WCH497/LGD/TTD

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PAGE III
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT–YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Year Ended
31 March 2022
£ £ £
£
INCOME
Members’ Fees 55461 42577
Skatepark Tuition 599 -
Snack Bar and Shop Income 57699 113759 62225
104802
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Funding and Donations 25854 21179
Grant Income 9300 15667
Less: Potential Reclaim 9300 - 15667
-
-------- --------
Bank Interest Received 119 6
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TOTAL INCOME 139732 125987
DEDUCT: Direct Expenses
Purchases 44076 45962
Subcontractors 5750 49826 4955
50917
-------- --------- --------
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GROSS DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
(Carried Forward – Page IV) (64.34%) 89906 (59.59%)
75070
--------- ---------
WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PAGE IV
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT–YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023-Continued
Year Ended
31 March 2022
£ £ £
£
GROSS DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
(Brought Forward – Page III) 89906 75070
--------- ----------
Establishment Costs
Water Rates 232 132
Waste Collection 1965 1488
Repairs and Maintenance 1674 3871 1563
3183
------- --------
Staff Cost
Wages 60101 54637
Staff Pension Costs 1008 61109 826
55463
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Administration
Telephone 687 802
Postage and Stationery 422 433
Insurance 5303 5275
Advertising 337 481
Donation - 349
Computer Cost - 195
Subscriptions 455 598
Staff Training 230 741
Professional Fees 49 -
Sundry Expenses 234 7717 180
9054
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Finance Costs
Book Keeping 480 480
Accountancy 1346 1481
Bank Charges 370 298
Credit Card Charges 1676 3872 1254
3513
------- -------
Equipment
Repairs and Maintenance 1319 656
Cleaning and Laundry 506 220
Protective Clothing 344 -
Depreciation 20724 22893 -
877
--------- -------
Motor and Travelling Expenses
Motor Expenses 33 17
Travelling Expenses 50 83 68
85
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TOTAL EXPENDITURE 99545 72175
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EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME £(9639) £2895
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WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE

In accordance with the terms of engagement of Casterbridge Hardy LLP, I approve the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise a Balance Sheet, an Income and Expenditure Account. I acknowledge my responsibility for the financial statements, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis (the financial statements have been compiled on a basis which enables profits to be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice and which provides sufficient and relevant information to enable the completion of a tax return), and for providing Casterbridge Hardy LLP with all of the information and the explanations necessary for their compilation.

The Financial Statements may be filed with HM Revenue and Customs.

----------------------------------------------------------- TRUSTEE

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O F F I C E R ’ S P E R S O N A L N O T E S

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION

PRESTON BEACH ROAD WEYMOUTH DORSET DT4 7SX

ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 CHARITY NUMBER 1085208

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CONTENTS

I BALANCE SHEET II REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTANTS III INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT IV INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT V TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE VI OFFICER’S PERSONAL NOTES

Casterbridge Hardy LLP

Financial and International Accountants, Taxation Specialists and Business Advisors Website: www.casterbridgehardy.co.uk Email: roger@casterbridgehardy.co.uk

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
62171
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
67089
---------
TOTAL ASSETS
129260
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
Corporation Tax Provision
-
Value Added Tax
29
----------
NET ASSETS
£129231
======
RESERVES
Brought Forward
129570
Loss For The Year
(9639)
Local Government Grants
9300
---------
RESERVE AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
£129231
======
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WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

In accordance with our terms of engagement we have prepared for your approval, the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 on pages I and II from the accounting records and from information and explanations you have provided for us.

As a practicing member firm of the Institutes of Financial Accountants (IFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and the Federation of Taxation Advisers (FTA) we are subject to their ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at www.ifa.org.uk and www.aiaworldwide.com and www.aat.org.uk

This report is made solely to you, in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Weymouth Skatepark Association and state those matters that we have agreed to state to you in this report in accordance with the guidance of Institutes of Financial Accountants (IFA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Federation of Taxation Advisers (FTA) as detailed at www.ifa.org.uk and www.aiaworldwide.com. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than you for our work or for this report.

You have approved the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 and have acknowledged your responsibility for them, for the appropriateness of the financial reporting framework adopted and for providing all information and explanations necessary for their compilation.

It is your duty to ensure that Weymouth Skatepark Association has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus of Weymouth Skatepark Association. You consider that Weymouth Skatepark Association is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Weymouth Skatepark Association. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

Casterbridge Hardy LLP Financial and International Accountants, Taxation Specialists and Business Advisors

“Strathmore” 53 Bowleaze Coveway Preston WEYMOUTH Dorset DT3 6PL

RBW/24 April 2023/S503(ACC)WCH497/LGD/TTD

WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PAGE III
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT–YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Year Ended
31 March 2022
£ £ £
£
INCOME
Members’ Fees 55461 42577
Skatepark Tuition 599 -
Snack Bar and Shop Income 57699 113759 62225
104802
-------- --------
Funding and Donations 25854 21179
Grant Income 9300 15667
Less: Potential Reclaim 9300 - 15667
-
-------- --------
Bank Interest Received 119 6
---------- ---------
TOTAL INCOME 139732 125987
DEDUCT: Direct Expenses
Purchases 44076 45962
Subcontractors 5750 49826 4955
50917
-------- --------- --------
---------
GROSS DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
(Carried Forward – Page IV) (64.34%) 89906 (59.59%)
75070
--------- ---------
WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION PAGE IV
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT–YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023-Continued
Year Ended
31 March 2022
£ £ £
£
GROSS DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
(Brought Forward – Page III) 89906 75070
--------- ----------
Establishment Costs
Water Rates 232 132
Waste Collection 1965 1488
Repairs and Maintenance 1674 3871 1563
3183
------- --------
Staff Cost
Wages 60101 54637
Staff Pension Costs 1008 61109 826
55463
-------- --------
Administration
Telephone 687 802
Postage and Stationery 422 433
Insurance 5303 5275
Advertising 337 481
Donation - 349
Computer Cost - 195
Subscriptions 455 598
Staff Training 230 741
Professional Fees 49 -
Sundry Expenses 234 7717 180
9054
------- ------
Finance Costs
Book Keeping 480 480
Accountancy 1346 1481
Bank Charges 370 298
Credit Card Charges 1676 3872 1254
3513
------- -------
Equipment
Repairs and Maintenance 1319 656
Cleaning and Laundry 506 220
Protective Clothing 344 -
Depreciation 20724 22893 -
877
--------- -------
Motor and Travelling Expenses
Motor Expenses 33 17
Travelling Expenses 50 83 68
85
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TOTAL EXPENDITURE 99545 72175
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EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME £(9639) £2895
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WEYMOUTH SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE

In accordance with the terms of engagement of Casterbridge Hardy LLP, I approve the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise a Balance Sheet, an Income and Expenditure Account. I acknowledge my responsibility for the financial statements, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis (the financial statements have been compiled on a basis which enables profits to be calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice and which provides sufficient and relevant information to enable the completion of a tax return), and for providing Casterbridge Hardy LLP with all of the information and the explanations necessary for their compilation.

The Financial Statements may be filed with HM Revenue and Customs.

----------------------------------------------------------- TRUSTEE

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