Charity registration number.. 1090452
MELLOW DRAMATICS MUSIC THEATRE GROUP
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
WAC IWh31e & Company) ￿rnited
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Contents
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
8-13
The following pages do not forrn part of the statutory accounts..
Detailed Statement of Fin3nci31 Activities
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Mellow Dramatlcs Muslc Theatre Group
Reference and Administrative Details
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
Trustees
Mr C Towland (resigned 27104120251
Mrs L E Roblnson (resigned 2810412024)
Mr T Bailey - Secretary
Mr C D Moss Treasurer
Mr5 H L Thrupp (appointed 28104120241
Mr5 R E Histed (appointed 27104120251
Charity Number
1090452
Prin¢ipal Addres$
9 Thorpe Close
Brizlincote Valley
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE15 9GS
Independent Examiner
Mr5 8 J Whale F.C.A.
WAC (Whale & Cotnpanyl Limited
Chartered Accountants & Business Adviso
The Barn, Holly Berry House
Rough Park
H3mstall Ridware
staffordshlre
W515 3SQ
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 J3nuary 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Alms and ObJe¢tlve$
The objects of the charity are to provide the advancement and improvement of general education In relatlon to all aspects
of the art of musical drama and the development of public appreciation in such art. In undertaking these activities, the
trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Public Benefit
The Group further its charitable artivitie5 for the public benefit byi in a normal year, putting on th￿e Stage production5 in a
year and undertaking workshops, particularly aimed at the younger element of the public.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Art 2011 to h3ve due
regard to the Charity Comtnission s guidance on public benefit.
Achlevements and Pertorman¢e
Main Achievements
The financial year for 2024-2025 was yet another good year for The Mellow Dramati￿.
We began wlth our performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technlcolor Dreamcoat in May. Tlcket
sales for this show We￿ superby at over 95%, putting the show well Into our top 10 for ticket sales over the last 10 years.
Audiences loved the show with lot5 Of positive cotnrnent5 in person and on social media. Joseph also gave some of our
younger members a chance to step into the limelight and they re311y shone with some superb performances.
September saw us bring the raucous Rock of Ages to life. I've always thought Mellows do Jukebox musicals particulady well.
and thi5 modern, raunchy show wa5 certainly no exception. Ye5 again, ticket sales were excellent at just over 84¥0. The
show also received a NODA nomination for Best Musical.
Then in january 2025, our show was the colourful Everybody's T31king About J3mie. This was another show that gave some
of our younger rnember, as well as adult ￿ernber$, the chance to shine. It also gave us the chance to use an exciting tsvo
projector set up for much of the set and backdmps whlch worked very well. Tlcket sales were again high at 82Wo.
Other items of note during the year included costs and income. In line with the general cost of living price increases that
we've all been seeing, our costs at Mellows have been increasing too. And something that hit us particularly hard this year
Is the loss of Stacey Jones Dance Academy who were holding all of their classes at our HQ, but have now moved to their
own prernise5. This rneans a shortfall of around £8,000 a year in our income which needs to be filled. This is something the
committee will concentrate on for the next year and beyond. We have already begun looklng at how we do this by
advertising hire of our HQ as well as hiring out prop5. set and costume where we can.
Finally, after 11 years as Vice-chaimian and 7 year5 a5 Chairrnan, Chris Towland felt that the tirne was right to take a step
bètk and he decided to stand down as Chairman and return to a regular tommittee position. When Chris first becème
Chairrnan, he inherited a society that was In great shape
financially secure, nearly 40 years strong and known for putting
on some fantastic shows. As he Steps down, he is proud to say the Society remains in a similarly strong position
a very
healthy bank b31ance, a proud history of over 110 shows and regularly bringing new, innov3tive shows to the stage. He
hopes the trustees and cornmittee will continue to manage the society with the same pride and care to ensure it's succe55
for the next 40 yearsl We wish him all the best for the future.
Volunteers
The Group could not function without the many volunteers who sit on the management committee or who. together with
their familie5 help out behind the scenes at rehearsals and the 5how5. Neither we nor they keep any record of the time
spent making the Group work as It does.
Financial Review
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Trustees. Report {continued}
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
Financial Position
For the financial year 2024-2025, the￿ is a s￿all deficit of £163. The C0￿mi￿ee have met throughout the year to
continu311y monitor our position. Our goal Is not to make huge profits or losses and this has been a guiding focus financially
thi5 year. We have seen a reduction in our additional income stream5 this year but have performed three well sold shows
which have ensured our continued financial stability.
In the course of the year, 211 three shows outperformed their planned budgets. It should be noted that the committee made
a decision to approve a 1055-making budget on two 5how5. Joseph exceeded thi5 provided a profit due to very healthy
ticket sales. Everybody's Talking About jamie did still make a loss but the committee felt It was Important to deliver and
unique technical aspect for the show that had never been done in Burton before and gave both our member5 and audiences
a new experience. Thls loss was offset by the prior proflts to the two shows earller in the year allowlng thls declslon to be
made.
Costs for our headquarte￿ and rehearsal Space have increased slightly year on year. With the loss of our regular hire
Income, the committee have taken steps to look at other revenue sources Includlng locally charltable support, increase of
ticket prices, Increase of membership fees as well as considering larger options such as relocation or downsizing. These will
continue to be ￿vieWed in the next financial year.
Overall, the Trusrees a￿ happy wlth the financlal performance thls year as It continues a trend of fiscal responslbillty and
detailed oversight to keep the charity on an even keel. The Trustees do however remain vigilant on budgeting for the shows
and improving fundraising. The Trustees are keen to maintain a 5Ultable level of reserves whilst allowing surplus to be used
for our charitable activitles.
Reserves Policv
The Trustee5 are of the opinion the level of funds in reserve5 15 required in the event that the risk5 referred to in our risk
management note come to frultion.
Investment Policy
The charity has considered the fund5 available to it for investrnent and has identified a deposit fund specifically designed for
charities as meeting its needs.
Structure Governance and Management
Goveminy Document
The Mellow Dr3rnatics Music The3tre Group is an association registered as a charity, (No 10904521, on 06 February 1997. It
is governed by a constitution adopted at the satne time but as rnodified in subsequent year5. the latest change being in
March 2019.
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risk5 to which the charity is exposed, which they perceive to be..
the failure to generate incorne from ticket sales, sufficient to cover costs and the overheads
the loss of a local venue in which to stage shows
They are of the opinlon they would be able to mitigate these risks If the need arose.
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Trustees. Report {continued}
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities
The tru5tee5 a￿ re5pon5ible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
3nd United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pr3Cticel.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial
year which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charltr and or the Incoming resources and appllcation of
resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial staternents the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,.
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. and
p￿pare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle55 it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will
continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime th
financial p051tion of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the
Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulation$ 2008 an¢ the provisions of the trust dee¢. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud 2nd
other irregularities.
The trustees, report Was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by..
Mr T Bailey
Trustee
27th October 2025
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mellow Dramatics Music Theatre Group
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
I ￿port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Mellow Dramatics Music Theatre Group (the Group) for the year
ended 31 January 2025.
Responslbllltles and Basls of Report
As the charity trustees of the Group you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I-the Act"l-
I report In respect of my examination of the Group's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying
out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of
the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have cornpleted tny exarnination. I confirm that no material rnatters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material ￿Spect..
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Group as reouired by section 130 of the Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those ￿COrds. or
3. the account5 do not comply with the applicable reouirements concerning the form and contents 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 rnatter 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
dnwn In this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs B J Whale F.C.A.
27th October 2025
WAC Iwhale & Company) Limited
Chartered Accountant5 & Bu5ine55 Advisor5
The Barn, Holly Berry House
Rough Park
Hamstall Ridware
Staffordshire
WS15 3SQ
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities..
The advancement of education In the art of drama
other trading activities
Investments
1,670
2.047
56,948
13,048
2,773
52,867
11,777
2,344
74,439
69,035
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Charitable activities..
The advancement of educatlon In the art of drama
12361
12851
174,3661
170,4721
174,6021
170,7571
NET EXPENDITURE
11631
11,7221
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
11631
11.7221
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
88,34L
90,063
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
16
88,178
88,341
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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Mellow Dramatlcs Muslc Theatre Group
statement of Financial Position
As At 31 January 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
12
1.204
3.464
1.204
3.464
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
C3sh at bank and in hand
13
20,827
73,644
17,487
76,015
94,471
93.502
Creditors: Amount5 Falling Due Within One Year
14
17,4971
18,6251
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
86,974
84.877
TOTAL A$S￿s LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
88,178
88,341
NET ASSETS
88,178
88,341
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestrirted Funds
88,178
88,341
TOTAL FUNDS
16
88,178
88,341
On behalf of the t)oard
MrCDMoss
Trustee
27th October 2025
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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Mellow Dramatics Muslc Theatre Group
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
l. General Information
Mellow Dramatics Music Theatre Group is an unincorporated charity regIste￿d with the Charity Commi55ion, registe￿￿
ch3rity number L090452. The principal address is 9 Thorpe Close, Brizlincote Valley, Burton upon Trent, staffordshire, DE15
9GS.
2. Accounting Policies
2. 1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Staternent of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
actordante wlth the Finantial Reporting s￿nIard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leFFective I
January 20191" Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic
of Ireland and the Charitie5 Act 2011.
The charlty is a Publlc Benefit Entity as deflned by FRS 102.
2.2. Golng Concern Dlsclosure
The trustees have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.3. Fund A¢countlng
The charity maintains an unrestricted fund consisting of a general fund, which is for use In accordance with the
objectives of the company at the Trustees discretion and a property fund where funds have been set aside by the
Trustees from general funds for a specific purpose.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included In the notes to the financial statements.
2.4. Incoming Resources
All incorne is recogni5ed once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received,
and the amount of income receivable Can be measured reliably. Donations are rÈcognised when the Trusr has been
notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation Is subject to conditions that
require a level of performance before the charity 15 entitled to the fund5, the income is deferred and not recogni5ed
until either those conditions are fully met, or the fuifilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the
charity, and it Is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting penod. Legacy gifts are recognised on a
case by case basis following the granting of probate when the administotor/executor for the estate hag communicated
in writing both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the gift is in the forrn of an asset other than cash, or
a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably
measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset having been transferred to the charity.
Interest on fund5 held on dep051t is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
2.5. Donated Goods and Services
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as incorne when the charity has control over the
item, any tonditions associatèd with the donated item have bÈen mer, the receipt of etonomit benefit from the use by
the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the
Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021, the general volunteer time of the member5 is not recognised. Reference to the trustees,
annual report should be made for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to
the charity which is ihe amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of eouivalent
econornic benefit on the open market.. a car￿spOndIng amount is then ￿cogniSed in expenditure in the period of
receipt.
2.6. Resources Expended
Liabilities are reC￿niSed as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to
that expenditure, it is pmbable that settlement will be required. and the arnount of the obligation can be rneasu￿d
reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals, basis. All expenses including support costs and governance
costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. Irrecoverable VAT is charyed against the
expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
2.7. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
All assets Costing more than £500 are eapitalised and valued at historical cost, except where purchased with donations
or g￿rnts. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over the shorter of their
estimated useful lives or the period of the lease..
Leasehold
Plant & Machinery
equally over the Ilfe of the lease or 2 years
over 3 years on a straighf-line basls
2.8. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash eouivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks,
other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more th3n three rnonths from the date of acquisition and
are readily convertible to a known arnount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdraft5.
2.9. Financial Instrumerts
The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic
financial Instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments
are valued at the arnount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash In hand Includes cash and short term highly liquld Investments wlth a short maturity of three
rnonths or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obllgation resulting from a past event that will
pmbably result In the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably. C￿dItorS and provi5ionS a￿ normally recogni5ed at their Settlement amount after allowing for any
l￿de discounts due.
2. 10. Allocatlon of Support and Governance Costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance cost5 comprise all
costs involving the public accountability of the charity and it5 cornpliance with regulation and good proctice. These
costs include expenses related to the independent review and legal fees that may be Incurred together with an
apportionment of overhead cost, if relevant.
3. In¢ome from Donatlon$ Lega¢le$
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unre$tritte
funds
funds
Donations and gifts
1.670
2,047
4. Income from Charltable Actlvltleg
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
The advancement of education in the art of dratna
56,948
52,867
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
5. Income from Other Trading Activities
2025
2024
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Membership subscriptions
FundThising events
Hire of equipment
Other Income
7,581
2,897
1,055
1.515
7,365
3.172
320
920
13,048
11.777
6. Investment Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
fund$
fund$
Bank interest receivable
2,773
2,344
Net Incomel(Expendlture)
The net expenditure Is stated after charying/lcreditingl'.
2025
2024
Depreclatlon or tangible fixed assets - owned
2,260
1,307
8. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Activitie$
undertaken
directlv
Support
costs
(see note 91
Total
Raising funds
The advancement of education in the art of drama
236
44,347
236
74.366
30.019
44,583
30,019
74,602
2024
Activities
undertaken
directlv
Support
costs
(see note 91
Total
Raising funds
The advancement of education in the art of drama
285
285
44,448
26.024
70,472
44,733
26,024
70.757
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
9. Support Costs
2025
The
advancement
of education
in the art of
drama
Premises expenses
General adrnln15t￿t10n
21,711
5,589
2,260
459
Depreciation
Governance costs
30,019
2024
The
advancement
of education
In the art of
drama
Premises expenses
General administ￿tIOn
19,969
4,157
1,307
591
Depreciation
Governance costs
26,024
10. Independent Examlner's Remuneratlon
All costs include Value Added Tax, which the Gmup is unable to ￿CoVer. The fee for this takes account of any underlover
pmvision from the previous year.
2025
2024
Independent examination of the financial statements
other assurance services
Tax advisory services
other financial servlces
459
492
99
459
591
11. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the period, including trustees, none of whom were remunerated was.. 4 12024.. 41
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
12. Tangible Assets
Land &
Property
Leasehold
Plant &
M?¢hinery
Total
Cost
at l February 2024
13,510
5,429
18,939
As at 31 January 2025
13,510
5,429
18,939
Depreciation
As al l February 2024
Provided during the period
11,669
997
3,806
1.263
15.475
2.260
As at 31 January 2025
12,666
5,069
17,735
Net Book Value
ai 31 January 2025
844
360
1,204
As at l February 2024
1,841
1,623
3,464
13. Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
P￿payMentS and accrued income
20.827
17.487
14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals
6,586
911
6,955
1,670
7,497
8,625
15. Capital Commitments
2025
2024
At the end of the period
13,130
At the end of the period, the charity had capital comrnitments contracted for but not provided in these financial statements In
relation to a property lease. No value ha5 been included above a5 change5 were being made to the lease as the financial
statements were approved which would potentially reduce the rent31 costs to £10,000 per annum for a period of 6 years.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
16. Movement in Funds
Asati
February
2024
Asat31
January
Income
Expenditure
Tr*nsfer$
2025
Unrestricted funds
General..
Shows & Activites
Designated=
Pmperty
68.341
67,151
152,8911
114,4231
68,178
20,000
7.288
121,7111
14.423
20.000
Total unrestricted funds
88,341
74,439
174,6021
88,178
Totsl funds
88,341
74,439
174,6021
88.178
Asati
February
2023
Asat31
January
2024
Income
Expendlture
Transfer$
Unrestricted funds
General..
Shows & Activite5
Designated:
Pmperty
70,063
59,197
150,6331
110,2861
68,341
20.000
9,838
120,1241
10,286
20,000
Totsl unre$tri¢ted fund$
90,063
69,035
170,7571
88,341
Total funds
90,063
69,035
170,7571
88,341
17. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneotion or any other benefits From an employment with the charity or a related entity
during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
18. Related Party Disclosures
During the year one trustee was paid the 5urn of £650 for directing one of the shows. This value is in line with the amounts
pald to other people undertaklng the same role.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 January 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations
1,670
2,047
1,670
2,047
Ch•ritsble A¢tivitie$:
The advancement of educatlon In the art of drama
Rental income
Income from shows and work5hop5
7,288
49,660
9,837
43,030
56,948
52,867
Other trading activities
Membership subscriptions
Fundraising events
Hire of equipment
Other Income
7,581
2,897
1,055
1.515
7,365
3.172
320
920
13.048
11.777
Investments
Bank interest receivable
2,773
2,344
2,773
2,344
74.439
69,035
EXPENDITURE ON:
Ralslng funds
Shows and workshops
Bank charge5
12351
12851
12361
12851
Charitable Activities:
The JdvJncement of education in the art of drama
Shows and workshops
Pmmotional expenses
Headquarters runnlng expenses
Charitable donatlons
Administration expenses
Depreciation OF equipment
Depreciation of leasehold property
Independent examiner's fees
143.5761
177LI
121,7111
12001
(5,3891
(1,2631
19971
14591
143,5551
18931
119,9691
11501
14,0071
11,1521
11551
15911
174,3661
170,4721
174,6021
170,7571
NET EXPENDITURE
11631
11,7221
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