Charity registration number 1126136 (England and Wales) Company registration number 06020288
EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Vasile Maruntelu Magdalena Klonowska Malgorzata Shannon
Secretary David Jai-Persad Charity number (England and Wales) 1126136 Company number 06020288 Registered office Haringey Irish Centre Pretoria Road London N17 8DX
EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
CONTENTS
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Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 12
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the Period ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 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)".
Objectives and activities
European Christian hub and Outreach Ltd (formerly known as Polish & Eastern European Christian Family Centre Ltd) (PEEC) is a Christian organisation which wishes to put faith into action by demonstrating the love of God for those in need. PEEC work with and support people from all sections of the community, particularly those living in North London from Polish and Eastern European families, and especially those who find it difficult to access any other service provision.
Motivated by the Christian faith, PEEC is actively opposed to discrimination in society. PEEC is committed to seeing people of all faiths and those of no faith.
PEEC is Committed to working in accordance with the standards expressed in the Faith Works Charter.
Accordingly the objects of the organisation are:
To support and empower Polish and Eastern European people in the North London area by providing regular groups, advice, guidance, meetings and activities within a Christian friendly environment in order to meet their needs.
To promote and facilitate the integration of Polish and Eastern European people into the rich cultural diversity in North London.
To further benefit the residents and neighbourhood by bringing together the said residents with local authority, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare or recreation time with the object of improving life for the residents.
In furtherance of those objects, but not otherwise, the trustees shall have the power to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre in compliance with all equal opportunities and to maintain, manage or cooperate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such centre or activities promoted by the charity.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Activities:-
Activities for parents and babies. Volunteers training and development. Linking senior people with services. Partnering with ESOL/Computer classes.
One to one office support for Polish, Romanians, Bulgarians and other Eastern European. Housing related support work for vulnerable adults. Advocacy sessions. Outings/events/open days. Information service. Partnership work with homeless. Partnership with other exiting local networks. Partnership work with Job Centre Plus - Tottenham/Edmonton/Enfield/Barnet.
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PEEC is dependent on large numbers of volunteers. Over the last year we had 11 volunteers who helped with running various activities.
Each volunteer signs a Volunteer Agreement and is familiar with our Volunteer Policy, health & safety Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Expense system.
Our volunteers are DBS Checked.
Our volunteers are involved in all kinds of activities depending on their skills and talents.
We provide internal and external volunteer training opportunities as well as vast opportunities for work experience.
Our volunteers help with running group activities, office support, organising events, trips and co-ordinate other volunteers etc.
We value our volunteers and appreciate their commitment to help other Polish and Eastern European families.
Achievements and performance
PEEC provides a range of programmes and family assistance that supports the development of young children (mainly under 5). We provide group opportunities for children’s social interaction and play activities.
We provide opportunities for parents on how to be a better parent. PEEC provides a range of programmes for 50+ adults that supports wellbeing and mental health.
We provide group opportunities for adults' social interaction and physical activities.
The main plan for the future of the organization is to secure funding for a part time office administrator and coordinator. The organisation is applying for various funding to expand its activities.
Financial review
It has been a long term objective of PEEC to build up reserves. It is therefore seeking to establish a level of reserves to further its objectives. PEEC seeks to increase its reserves in order to maintain long term viability.
The Committee review the risk to which the charity is exposed on an annual basis. There is a standard item on the committees agenda covering health and safety risks and compliance while financial risks are reviewed quarterly. The committee is satisfied that appropriate steps have been taken to identify and manage the major risks to which the charity is exposed.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
The Charity is governed by its Trustees which consist of 3 Trustees. Our Trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs.
PEEC has one full time member of staff and several part time workers and frequently employees staff for specific projects. It relies heavily on the contribution of large numbers of volunteers and on the management committee for the day to day operation. On average there are 4 volunteers at any given time.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the Period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Vasile Maruntelu
Magdalena Klonowska Malgorzata Shannon
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Vasile Maruntelu
Trustee Dated: 9 March 2026
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (Formerly known as POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD) (the charity) for the Period ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Louise Bowman
Newton & Garner Ltd 47 Topsfield Parade London, N8 8PT Dated: 9 March 2026
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 36,544 86,450 Total income 36,544 86,450 Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 6,300 - Charitable activities 5 572 127,990 Total expenditure 6,872 127,990 Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds 29,672 (41,540) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 January 2024 109,520 (87,088) Fund balances at 31 March 2025 139,192 (128,628) |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2023 2023 £ £ £ 122,994 19,655 81,645 122,994 19,655 81,645 6,300 7,999 - 128,562 667 115,237 134,862 8,666 115,237 (11,868) 10,989 (33,592) 22,432 98,531 (53,496) 10,564 109,520 (87,088) |
Total 2023 £ 101,300 101,300 7,999 115,904 123,903 (22,603) 45,035 22,432 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the Period. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 14 Unrestricted funds 15 |
2025 £ £ 44 385 6,321 6,706 3,814 10,520 10,564 (128,628) 139,192 10,564 |
2023 £ - 16,050 16,050 6,327 |
£ 55 22,377 22,432 (87,088) 109,520 22,432 |
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The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the Period ended 31 March 2025.
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.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the Period in question in accordance with section 476.
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 9 March 2026
Vasile Maruntelu
Trustee
Company registration number 06020288 (England and Wales)
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (Formerly known as POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Haringey Irish Centre, Pretoria Road, London, N17 8DX.
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" 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)". 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 £.
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 those which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
1.4 Incoming resources
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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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Computers
20% straight line basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.6 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.7 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.
1.8 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.
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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.
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ Donations and gifts 36,544 - Grants & contracts - 86,450 36,544 86,450 For the Period ended 31 December 2023 19,655 81,645 Donations and gifts Other 36,544 - 36,544 - Grants receivable for core activities Other - 86,450 - 86,450 |
Total 2025 £ 36,544 86,450 122,994 36,544 36,544 86,450 86,450 |
Total 2023 £ 51,655 49,645 |
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| 101,300 | ||
| 101,300 | ||
| 51,655 | ||
| 51,655 | ||
| 49,645 | ||
| 49,645 |
4 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising and publicity | ||
| Seeking donations, grants and legacies | 6,300 | 7,999 |
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 5 Charitable activities Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Grant funding of activities (see note 6) Share of governance costs 6 Grants payable Grants to institutions: Donations paid - 7 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
2025 £ 111,947 11 111,958 572 16,032 128,562 2025 £ 572 572 2025 £ - 11 |
2023 £ 93,361 14 |
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| 93,375 667 21,862 |
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| 115,904 | ||
| 2023 £ 667 |
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| 667 | ||
| 2023 £ - 14 |
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the Period.
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the Period was:
| 2025 | 2023 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| 7 | 10 | |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 111,947 | 93,361 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| 11 | Tangible fixed assets | ||
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| Computers | |||
| £ | |||
| Cost | |||
| At 1 January 2024 | 5,772 | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 5,772 | ||
| Depreciation and impairment | |||
| At 1 January 2024 | 5,717 | ||
| Depreciation charged in the Period | 11 | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 5,728 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 March 2025 | 44 | ||
| At 31 December 2023 | 55 | ||
| 12 | Debtors | ||
| 2025 | 2023 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | |
| Other debtors | 385 | - |
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EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HUB AND OUTREACH LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS POLISH & EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE LTD)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| 2025 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other taxation and social security | (3,814) | (6,327) |
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 Previous year: At 1 |
January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 March 2025 £ £ £ £ (87,088) 86,450 (127,990) (128,628) January 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2023 £ £ £ £ (53,496) 81,645 (115,237) (87,088) |
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15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 General funds Previous year: At 1 General funds |
January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 March 2025 £ £ £ £ 109,520 36,544 (6,872) 139,192 January 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2023 £ £ £ £ 98,531 19,655 (8,666) 109,520 |
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16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the Period (2023 - none).
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