The Scotshill Trust
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 5 April 2023
Charity Commission Reference Number 1113071
Castlegarth Scott Lane Wetherby LS22 6LH
The Scotshill Trust
Year ended 5 April 2023
Contents
| Trustees’ Report | 2 to 5 |
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| Independent Examiner’s Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 to 13 |
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The Scotshill Trust
Trustees’ Report for the year ended 5 April 2023
Legal and administrative information
| Charity number: | 1113071 |
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| Trustees: | Jeremy John Burton (principal trustee) |
| Deborah Maureen Hazan | |
| Mark Timothy Burton | |
| Independent Examiner: | Martin Knaggs |
| Accountants: | Armstrong Watson LLP |
| Third Floor | |
| 10 South Parade | |
| Leeds | |
| LS1 5QS | |
| Bankers: | Bank of Scotland plc |
| 33 Old Broad Street | |
| London | |
| BX2 1LB | |
| Investment managers: | Rathbone Investment Management |
| 1 Curzon Street | |
| London | |
| W1J 5FB | |
| Principal address: | Castlegarth |
| Scott Lane | |
| Wetherby | |
| LS22 6LH | |
| Solicitors: | Wrigleys Solicitors LLP |
| 19 Cookridge Street | |
| Leeds | |
| LS2 3AG |
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounting and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (Charities SORP (FRS102)).
Structure, governance and management
The trust is managed by the trustees and policy decisions are determined by consensus. The capital fund is invested in a portfolio of equity based quoted investments. Investments are managed by the investment manager on a discretionary basis with the objective of obtaining an acceptable level of income with a reasonable prospect of medium-term capital growth.
Appropriate policies are determined to achieve a balanced investment strategy taking account of the investment risks to which the portfolio is exposed. The principal trustee is responsible for the day to day management of the trust.
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The Scotshill Trust
Trustees’ Report (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Trustees are appointed based on recommendations from the family of the settlor and current trustees. The induction process for newly appointed trustees comprises a series of meetings with the trustees.
Risk Management
The charity trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks.
The trustees hold regular meetings to consider the performance of the investment portfolio and the recommendations of the investment managers.
History and constitution
The trust is an unincorporated trust constituted under a trust deed dated 17 February 2006. The trust was established by an initial settlement of £1,000 from Amanda Claire Burton.
The trust does not fund raise and seeks to continue the philanthropic intentions of the donor through the careful stewardship of the existing resources.
The trust is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1113071.
Amanda Claire Burton settled funds upon the trustees for such charitable institutions, objects or purposes, as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion think fit.
The trustees have chosen an accounting reference date of 5 April to coincide with the tax year and to facilitate the efficient repayment of income tax suffered.
Objectives and activities
Donations are made at the discretion of the trustees and grants are normally made for the following objects:
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the advance of education of all members of the public in the arts, in particular the education of those that are disadvantaged by reason of poverty, disability, ill health, youth or age and those attending performing arts colleges;
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to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals;
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the advancement of education and relief of poverty for those who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;
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to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;
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the advancement of health for the saving of lives;
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such other charitable purposes for the benefit of the community
Donations to individuals will not be considered. Appeals should be in writing only to the trust managers. At present appeals will not be considered from charities not previously supported. Unsuccessful appeals will not necessarily be acknowledged.
Donations are paid out of income, but the trustees may, if they feel it necessary, pay donations out of capital.
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The Scotshill Trust
Trustees’ Report (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
Public benefit statement
The trustees of The Scotshill Trust confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
Financial activities and affairs
Income from charity’s listed investment portfolio investments for the year under review amounted to £34,244 (2022: £29,334), an increase of 16.7% as compared with the previous year. During the year the charity received a gift aid donation amounting to £850,000 from a private donor.
Charitable donations amounting to £940,000 (2022: £335,000) were made in the year in accordance with the objectives of the charity. Trust management expenditure amounted to £11,245 (2022: £12,370).
Overall net expenditure amounted to £66,178 (2022: £18,036).
Losses realised on the sale of investments amounted to £30,127 (2022: £24,976 gain) and unrealised losses attributable to the change in the market value of investments amounted to £161,735 (2022: £67,608 gain).
The overall net decrease in funds for the year is £258,040 resulting in total funds of £1,575,193 to carry forward at 5 April 2023.
During the year under review, the charity purchased investments at a cost of £202,763 and received proceeds of £212,002 from the sale of investments.
The market value of the charity's investments at 5 April 2023 amounted to £1,473,816 (2022: £1,674,917). After taking into account the net realisations during the year this represents a loss of 9.9%.
The investments of the trust are administered by portfolio managers on a discretionary basis. Environmental and ethical considerations are given on an individual basis when changes to the investments are discussed with the managers.
The trustees receive no remuneration and charge no expenses whilst acting in their capacity as trustee or otherwise.
Reserves policy
Reserves at 5 April 2023 amount to £1,575,193 and are held for the generation of income for the furtherance of the charity’s objectives.
The trustees aim to maintain the existing reserves and make charitable donations in line with available resources.
Plans for the future
The trust will continue to support charitable organisations in accordance with the objectives of the trusts.
Trustees' responsibility for the financial statements
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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The Scotshill Trust
Trustees’ Report (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
Trustees' responsibility for the financial statements (continued)
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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value assets and liabilities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (Charities SORP (FRS102));
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which are sufficient to:
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show and explain the charity's transactions;
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disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity;
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enable them to ensure that any financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities (Accounting and Reports) regulations 2008.
The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Compliance and statutory requirements
The Trustees’ Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (Charities SORP (FRS102)).
Trustees’ Approval
The Trustees' Report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by
Jeremy Burton Trustee
Date: 22 January 2024
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The Scotshill Trust
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees for the year ended 5 April 2023 Charity Commission Reference Number 1113071
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Scotshill Trust on pages 7 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the 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 accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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 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.
Martin Knaggs Accounting Partner Armstrong Watson LLP Third Floor 10 South Parade Leeds LS1 5QS
Date: 22 January 2024
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The Scotshill Trust
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 5 April 2023
| Note Income and expenditure Income Income from investments 3 Deposit interest Donations received Total income Expenditure Direct charitable expenditure Charitable donations 8 Administrative expenditure Accountancy Independent examination Investment management Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Other recognised gains and losses Gains on charitable investment assets Realised gains on disposals Unrealised gains on revaluation Total other recognised gains Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Funds brought forward Fund carried forward 10 |
Capital Income 2023 2023 £ £ - 34,244 - 823 - 850,000 - 885,067 - 940,000 693 693 692 692 8,475 - 9,860 941,385 (9,860) (56,318) (30,127) - (161,735) - (191,862) - (201,722) (56,318) 1,785,046 48,187 1,583,324 (8,131) Unrestricted funds |
Total 2023 £ 34,244 823 850,000 885,067 940,000 1,386 1,384 8,475 951,245 (66,178) (30,127) (161,735) (191,862) (258,040) 1,833,233 1,575,193 |
Total 2022 £ 29,334 - 300,000 |
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| 329,334 | |||
| 335,000 1,260 1,260 9,850 |
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| 347,370 | |||
| (18,036) | |||
| 24,976 67,608 |
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| 92,584 | |||
| 74,548 | |||
| 1,758,685 | |||
| 1,833,233 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been presented.
See note 7 on page 12 for the note of historical cost income and expenditure.
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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The Scotshill Trust
Balance Sheet as at 5 April 2023
Unrestricted funds
| Note Charitable fixed assets Investments 4 Current assets Debtors 5 Cash held by investment adviser Cash at bank Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds 10 |
Capital fund 2023 £ 1,473,816 - 7,481 105,442 112,923 3,415 109,508 1,583,324 1,583,324 |
Income fund 2023 £ - 50,000 2,589 (59,335) (6,746) 1,385 (8,131) (8,131) (8,131) |
Total 2023 £ 1,473,816 50,000 10,070 46,107 106,177 4,800 101,377 1,575,193 1,575,193 |
Total 2022 £ 1,674,917 - 88,699 74,545 |
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| 163,244 4,928 |
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| 158,316 | ||||
| 1,833,233 | ||||
| 1,833,233 |
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Jeremy Burton Trustee
Date: 22 January 2024
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The Scotshill Trust
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 5 April 2023
| Note Cash flows from operating activities 9 Cash flows from investing activities Dividends and interest from investments Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments Net cash provided by investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Represented by: Cash held by investment adviser Cash at bank |
2023 £ (151,373) 35,067 212,002 (202,763) 44,306 (107,067) 163,244 56,177 10,070 46,107 56,177 |
2022 £ 2,862 29,334 524,292 (451,475) |
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| 102,151 105,013 58,231 |
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| 163,244 | ||
| 88,699 74,545 |
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| 163,244 |
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The Scotshill Trust
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2023
1. Accounting policies
Charity information
The Scotshill Trust is a charity which is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under the registered number 1113071. The principal address is Castlegarth, Scott Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6LH.
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Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with FRS102 and The Charities SORP (FRS102) and are in compliance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 issued under the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include investments at fair value. 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 £.
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Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the accounts. The charity has adequate reserves to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
1.3 Income
Donations are accounted for when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the income. Investment income is stated gross of tax deducted and is accounted for as and when received by the charity. All other income is accounted for in the financial statements on an accruals basis.
1.4
Direct charitable expenditure
Direct charitable expenditure is included in the financial statements as and when paid by the charity.
1.5 Other expenditure
Other expenditure is included in the financial statements on an accruals basis.
1.6
Taxation
The charity is exempt from income and capital gains tax to the extent that income and gains are applied for charitable purposes. The charity is able to recover income tax deducted at source from investment income. The charity is unable to recover value added tax on its expenditure and accordingly expenses are shown gross of value added tax.
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Investments
Investments are stated in the balance sheet at their open market value.
Both realised and unrealised gains and losses on investments are included in other recognised gains and losses on the Statement of Financial Activities.
Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between disposal proceeds and carrying value at the date of disposal.
Carrying value is the sum of market value brought forward at the beginning of the accounting period and the cost of subsequent acquisitions.
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Trustees' remuneration
None of the trustees receive any remuneration or claim any expenses in connection with the performance of their duties.
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The Scotshill Trust
Notes to the financial statements (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
3. Income from investments
Investment income arose from the following sources:
| United Kingdom Equities Unit trusts Unit trust interest Fixed interest Other income Overseas Equities Fixed interest 4. Investments Market value brought forward Additions at cost Revaluation to carrying value Disposal at carrying value Market value carried forward Historical cost All investments are listed on a recognised stock exchange and categories: United Kingdom Based Organisations Companies Collectives Overseas Companies and collectives |
2023 2022 £ £ 1,805 1,690 9,980 7,624 5,344 4,341 668 - 4,666 5,631 9,600 5,216 2,181 4,832 34,244 29,334 2023 2022 £ £ 1,674,917 1,655,150 202,763 451,475 (161,735) 67,608 (242,129) (499,316) 1,473,816 1,674,917 1,248,665 1,400,315 are held within the following 2023 2022 £ £ 276,173 337,236 811,808 928,177 1,087,981 1,265,413 385,835 409,504 1,473,816 1,674,917 |
2022 £ 1,690 7,624 4,341 - 5,631 5,216 4,832 |
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| 29,334 | |||
| 2022 £ 1,655,150 451,475 67,608 (499,316) |
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| 1,674,917 | |||
| 1,400,315 | |||
| following 2022 £ 337,236 928,177 |
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| 1,265,413 409,504 |
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| 1,674,917 |
Investments are held in nominee accounts on behalf of the trustees but in all other respects are considered to be directly held investments.
| 5. Debtors HMRC – gift aid recoverable |
2023 2022 £ £ 50,000 - |
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The Scotshill Trust
Notes to the financial statements (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
| 6. Creditors Investment management fees Accountancy and independent examination fees 7. Note on historical cost income and expenditure Net expenditure for the year Realised losses on investments calculated using cost Historical cost income and expenditure Difference between the historical cost gains arising from the realisation of investments and the actual gain calculated using carrying values Unrealised gains on revaluation of investments Movement in funds on Statement of Financial Activities 8. Direct charitable institutional grants 2023 2022 No. Grants No. Grants Conservation 1 - Overseas 5 6 Social and welfare 3 4 9 10 Recipients of the donations analysed by sector are shown below. Social and welfare Crisis UK Save the Children Trussell Trust Overseas Disasters and Emergency Committee – Earthquake (2 Grants) Médecins Sans Frontiers New Israel Fund World Vision UK Conservation Woodmeadows Trust |
2023 £ 2,030 2,770 4,800 2023 £ (66,178) (142,410) (208,588) 112,283 (161,735) (258,040) 2023 £ 5,000 335,000 600,000 940,000 £ 200,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 200,000 20,000 15,000 5,000 |
2023 £ 2,030 2,770 4,800 2023 £ (66,178) (142,410) (208,588) 112,283 (161,735) (258,040) 2023 £ 5,000 335,000 600,000 940,000 £ 200,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 200,000 20,000 15,000 5,000 |
2023 £ 2,030 2,770 4,800 2023 £ (66,178) (142,410) (208,588) 112,283 (161,735) (258,040) 2023 £ 5,000 335,000 600,000 940,000 £ 200,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 200,000 20,000 15,000 5,000 |
2022 £ 2,408 2,520 4,928 2022 £ (18,036) 141,917 |
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| 123,881 (116,941) 67,608 |
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| 74,548 | ||||||
| 2022 £ - 205,000 130,000 335,000 |
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| £ 600,000 335,000 5,000 |
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| 100,000 200,000 20,000 15,000 |
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| 5,000 | ||||||
| 940,000 |
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The Scotshill Trust
Notes to the financial statements (continued) for the year ended 5 April 2023
9. Reconciliation of total recognised gains and losses to net cash flow from operating activities
| Total recognised gains/(losses) for the year Adjustments for: Dividends and interest from investments Realised (gains)/losses on investments Unrealised (gains)/losses on investments (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash flow from operating activities |
2023 £ (258,040) (35,067) 30,127 161,735 (50,000) (128) (151,373) |
2022 £ 74,548 (29,334) (24,976) (67,608) 50,000 232 |
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| 2,862 |
10. Funds
The capital fund comprises investment assets held for the generation of income. The income fund comprises assets to fund charitable donations.
The trustees are free to use both the income and capital funds in accordance with the objectives of the charity.
11. Related Parties
There were no transactions with related parties during the year.
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