Reglstered number: 04681096
Charity number: 1129714
BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
{A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnistratlve details of the charity, its trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
Trustee5' responsibilities statement
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial aGtivities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
8-15
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements:
Detailed income and expenditure account and summaries
16-17

BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Abdul Rouf. Chair
Abdul Karim, Treasurer
Mohammed Azad, Secretary
Shahidur Rahman
Yasmin Haq
Abdul Khalique
Hiron Miah
Company registered number
04681096
Charity registered number
1129714
Registered office
52 Cornwall Road, Bradford. West Yorkshire, BD8 7JN
Company secretary
Mohammed Azad
Chief executive officer
Abdul Rouf
Accountants
Hentons, 124 Acomb Road. YORK, Y024 4EY
Bankers
National Westminster Bank, 1 Market Street, Bradford. West Yorkshire. BD1 1 EG
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Gompany for the 1 April
2023 to 31 March 2024. The Trustees confimi that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company
comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the company's governing document and the
provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). applicable to Gharities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2015) as amended by Update Bulletin 1 (effective 1 January 2015).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium an(J large
companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directorts Report) Regulations 2013 is not
required.
Objectives and Activities
a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charrity Commission relating to public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public
benefit guidance.
b. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
Activities are planned to enable young people to become aware of their social responsibilities and to develop
interactive skills.
Activities are also planned for the benefit of people's mental health and general wellbeing
All activities are planned for the benefit of people living in the Bradford area.
Achievements and performance
a. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Through increased funding and strict control over expenditure the results for the year show a surplus of £32315
{2023.- deficit £39681)
The Organisation's income increased from £99682 in 2023 to £188785 in the year to 31 March 2024
The increase in funding has been provided by grants from Bradford Metropolitan District Council, The
Community Foundation, the National Lottery and many other local organisations.
Even through increased overhead costs the results for the year are considered satisfactory and within the
Organisation's budgets and expectations.
b. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
During the year the Charity has continued to support and provide benefits to the community despite contraints on
the availability of funding and will continue to carefully plan the services of the Charity over the next few years.
The Charity has provided activities involving young people during the Summer, Christmas and Easter school
holiday periods under the HAF scheme (Holiday Activities and Food) funded by Bradford MDC with a grant of
£21120. HAF activities enabled young people up to the age of 11 to engage in various sports. social and
educational activities.
In addition the Chartty was involved in the make-up and distribution of Food Parcels. funded by a grant of
£35000.
Activities and events were also provided for the benefit of people's mental health and general health care
through Mens and Laides Day Care sessionsby practical help and organised activities and events.
None of the activities could have taken place without th8 help of dedicated staff. volunteers and sessional staff.
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
{A company limFted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial review
a. GOING CONCERN
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company ha5 adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt
the uoing concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of The going
Goncem basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
b. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Trustees have considered the major risk5 to which the charity is exposed,in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the charity. The Trustees are satisfied that systems ara in place to mitigate the
exposure to these Major risks.
Structure, governance and management
a. CONSTITUTION
The company is registered as 2 charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of
Associatton on 27 February 2003 .
The company is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 27 February 2003 and is a registered
cnarity number 112971
The principal object of the company is to improve the condition of young Bangladeshi's in Bradford. to promote
cultural and sporting links with Bangladeshi cultural heritage.
b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
Tne management of the company is th8 responsibility of the Trustees who are electea and co-opted under ihe
ternis of the Articles of Association.
This report was approved by the Trustees, on 17 December 2024 and signed on their benalf by:
.odul l(arim
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees (who are also directors of BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law
the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP..
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charilable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position
of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statemenls comply with the Companies
Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March
2024.
This report is made solely to the companys Trustees. as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so Ihat I might state to the company's
Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examineffs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the CoMpan￿S
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe=
accounting records wer& not kept in respect of the Gompany as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act.
or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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- or
the accounls 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
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 10211.
I have no concems and have come across no othar 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.
Signed . D Walker
Dated: 20 December 2024
David Walker
FCA
Hentons
124 Acomb Road
YORK
Y024 4EY
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
IA company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
INCOME FROM".
Grants and donations
Investments
30,361
5,980
152,444
182,805
5,980
94.855
4,827
TOTAL INCOME
36,341
152,444
188,785
99, 682
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
28,768
127,702
156,470
139.363
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
28,768
127,702
156,470
139.363
NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
TRANSFERS
Transfers between Funds
NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
7,573
(12,417)
24,742
12.417
14
32,315
(39,681)
(4,844)
37,159
32,315
(39. 681)
(4,844)
37,159
32,315
(39, 681)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
82.063
8,227
90,290
129,971
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
77,219
45,386
122,605
90,290
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
{A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04681096
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Note
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
29,247
30,077
12
1,086
118,553
969
81,596
119,639
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within
one year
82.565
13
(26,281)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
(22,292)
93,358
60,273
122,605
90, 290
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
45,386
77,219
14
8,227
82, 063
TOTAL FUNDS
122,605
90,290
The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small compar)ies regime.
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under Ihe
provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") and members have not required the company to
obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for Gomplying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 17 December 2024 and
signed on their behalf
Abdul Karim
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Bangladeshi Youth Organisation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Company status
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees
named on page l. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the
guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and thè 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 betsyeen 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 allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the
company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those
incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance WFth constitutional and
statutory requirements.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are cost5 incurred on the companys educational
operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned
to charitable activities.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All assets costing more than £100 are capitalised.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated
residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases=
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
office equipment
2¥0 Straight line
15 % Straight line
25Yo Reducing balance
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A Company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.6 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the company- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
1.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.8 Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly Siquid investrnents with a short
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
1.9 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the
amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the
company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced
payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of
the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is
material. the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax
discount rate that reftects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is
recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds 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 costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Grants
30,361
152,444
3,770
91.085
182,805
Total donations and legacies
30,361
152,444
182,805
94, 855
Total 2023
45,361
49.494
94.855
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Rents received
Bank interest
4,500
1,480
4,500
1,480
4, 500
327
5.980
5,980
4,827
Total 2023
4,827
4.827
DIRECT COSTS
Basis of
Allocation
Running
Running
Youth
Youth
Centre
centre Other costs
Total
2024
Total
2023
Running Youth centre
Wages and salaries
Depreciation
actual
actual
actual
33,506
65.612
770
55,212
88,718
65,612
770
705, 720
28. 040
3. 183
99,888
55,212
155,100
736.943
Total 2023
136,943
136.943
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
SUPPORT COSTS
Basis of
Allocation
Total
2024
Total
2023
Activities
Payroll costs
actual
270
270
105
Total 2023
705
105
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Independant examiners fee
Promotional expenses
1,100
1,100
910
1,405
1,100
1.100
2.315
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY EXPENDITURE TYPE
Staff costs Depreciation Other costs
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Running Youth centre
Running Youth Centre
65.612
770
33,776
55,212
100,158
55,212
137,048
Charitable activities
65,612
770
88.988
155.370
137.048
Expenditure on
governance
1,100
1,100
2,315
65.612
770
90,088
156,470
139.363
Total 2023
28, 040
3.183
108. 740
139.363
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
This is stated after charging-
2024
2023
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets..
- owned by the charity
770
3.183
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration {2023 - £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees ￿ceiVed any benefits in kind {2023 - £NIL)
During the year. no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2023 - £NIL).
AUDITORS. REMUNERATION
The Independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £ 500 (2023 -
£ 450). and accountancy of £ 600(2023 - £ 460).
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. STAFF COSTS
Staff costs were as follows..
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
65,612
28.040
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:
2024
No.
2023
No.
No employee received ￿mUneratIon amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Plant and Fixtures and
machinery
fittings
Office
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March
2024
38,470
18.000
2,589
16,427
75,486
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
8.453
770
18,000
2,589
16.427
45.469
770
At 31 March 2024
9,223
18,000
2.589
16,427
46.239
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
29,247
29,247
At 31 March 2023
30,017
30.017
12. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Prepayments and accrued in￿rne
1,086
969
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts
Grants in advance
Accruals and deferred income
7,001
16,800
2,480
4,506
13,848
3,938
26,281
22.292
14. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
1 April 2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Income Expenditure
Transfers
inlout
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Bradford MDC Other
Rent
Interest
82,063
7,246
23,115
4,500
1,480
{16,045)
(12,723)
{12,417)
60,847
10,392
4,500
1.480
82.063
36.341
(28,768)
(12,417)
77,219
Restricted funds
Food Parcels
CommLrnity Foundation
Bradford MDC Healthcare
Bradford HAF
National Lottery
Other Restricted Funds
35,356
19,848
17,000
21,120
22.013
37,107
{44,518)
(14,458)
(10,608)
(24,375)
(16,719)
{17,024)
8,227
9,162
13,617
6,392
3,255
5,294
20,083
8,227
152,444
(127,702)
12,417
45,386
Total of funds
90,290
188,785
{156,470)
122,605
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Balance at I
April 2022
Income
Transfers
in/out
Balance at
31 March
2023
Expenditure
Gains/
(Losses)
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
129,971
50, 188
(94.714)
(3,382)
82, 063
129,971
50.188
(94, 714)
(3,382)
82,063
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BANGLADESHI YOUTH ORGANISATION
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14. STATEMENT OF FUNDS {¢ontinued)
Restrlcted funds
Food Parcels
Other Resrticted Funds
24.000
25,494
(27,382)
(77,267)
3,382
8,227
49,494
(44, 649)
3,382
8.227
Total of funds
129,971
99.682
(139,363)
90,290
15. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
29.247
42,420
{26,281)
29,247
119,639
(26.281)
77,219
77,219
45,386
122,605
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Unrestricted
fiJnds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Tot81
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
30,017
74,337
{22,291)
30.017
82,564
(22, 291)
8.227
82.063
8,227
90.290
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