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2020-12-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

CHARITY NUMBER 1131536

ROBINSON UDALE

Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors The Old Bank

41 King Street Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AY

WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

CONTENTS PAGE
Members of the board and professional advisers 1
Trustees annual report 2
Independent Examiners Report 6
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10

WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SENIOR STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

The board of trustees Mr T E Bowes
Miss L Lincoln – Appointed 15/07/2020
Mr D L Cropper – Appointed 15/07/2020
Miss V A Whittaker – Appointed 15/07/2020 –
Resigned 06/08/2020
Company Directors Mr T E Bowes
Miss L Lincoln – Appointed 15/07/2020
Mr D L Cropper – Appointed 15/07/2020
Miss V A Whittaker – Appointed 15/07/2020 –
Resigned 06/08/2020
Registered office Thorpe Farm Centre
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9TY
Independent Examiner Mr R Udale
Robinson Udale Limited
Chartered Accountants
& Registered Auditors
The Old Bank
41 King Street
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7AY
Bankers NatWest Bank
24 Devonshire Street
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7ST

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

The directors and trustees for the purposes of the Companies Act have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2020.

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1st December 2008 and registered as a charity on 7th September 2009. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The principal activity of the charity in the period under review was that of running an animal rescue centre, together with a view of educating the public on the welfare of animals. The key objectives include:

TRUSTEES

Any person can be admitted as a trustee of the charity providing all other trustees give their approval. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the trustees are required to retire annually by rotation, but they will qualify for re-election.

The trustees of the charity are responsible for the appointment of the director and company secretary in accordance with the Act.

The trustees who served the charity during the year were as follows:

Mr T E Bowes Miss L Lincoln Mr D L Cropper Miss V A Whitaker

The main trustee, Mr T E Bowes, is responsible for the day to day operation of the charity.

RISK MANAGEMENT

This has again been a difficult year of operation and the trustees have been monitoring, and continue to monitor, the major strategic and operational risks, which the charity faces. Systems are being improved to produce regular reports in an attempt to enable the necessary steps to be taken to lessen the risks.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The Trustees believe that the carrying out of the aims of the Charity provides a public benefit in a number of areas, including the provision of education and of facilities for recreation, and the conservation of endangered species. They also believe that the degree of public access is sufficient for the Society's aims to be carried out for the public benefit. When setting admission prices, due regard is paid to enabling as many members of the public as possible to benefit from the facilities. A range of discounted admission prices is available for students, school groups, senior citizens, people with disabilities etc. The Society also offers other schemes, such as volunteering and the provision of outreach, which will benefit those who would ordinarily be unable to afford access. The "Review of Activities" contains a fuller description of the public benefit that the Society provides

REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Long periods of 2020 found the rescue centre doors closed to the public because of the pandemic. This meant that our traditional funding streams almost completely drying up.

The Chairman this year also experienced huge problems with his health, leaving him immobile for a number of months and dependant on crutches for most of the rest of the year. This situation proved to be a blessing for the rescue centre, being confined he was able to spend time concentrating on finding funding opportunities.

A number of small grants were secured from the likes of ‘Catherine Cookson Trust’, ‘Sir James Knott Trust’, Tesco, ‘National Lottery’ etc. Other help came from Durham County Council. We also took advantage of the government bounce back scheme through Nat West Bank.

A lot of local people and local organisations supported us with animal feed and cash. One lady, after she was thanked for her support, said “over the years Wetheriggs has shown a lot of love to the local community, especially in working with people having special needs, now it’s time for us to return that love.

Extra pressure came with the closure or relocation on other centres in our locality.

Another spin off from the pandemic came about because people were taking more countryside walks, this resulted in more wildlife casualties being found and brought in to the centre, adding extra work.

No open days were able to be planned, again resulting in the loss of funds.

Plans for 2021 include a number of new animal enclosures subject to funding.

Volunteer numbers after taking an initial hit, recovered and then went up substantially, although we took on no school work experience students or students from colleges, this was mostly to do with the various schools and colleges having administrative problems because of virus protocol.

Vulnerable and special needs people were initially advised to stay at home in the early stages of the first lockdown until we were able to work through new risk assessments and implement new work practices.

The end of the year came with relief, although we entered the new year as though we were stepping into the great unknown.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Cont)

One thing is for certain, our volunteers and staff will be up to the challenge

Great thanks must go out to staff, volunteers, supporters in all shapes and sizes.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

In the year ended 31st December 2020 the Charity has again been presented with significant financial challenges as a result of the details noted in the review of developments, activities and achievements. The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £102,988 (2019: £76,208) and this was higher than the resources expended of £85,305 (2019: £90,377). The major expenditure which the charity incurs is that of wages and this amounted to £24,870 (2019: £16,486). The reserves of the charity are negative at £(139,629). (2019: £((157,312)) and these are considered further in the reserves policy.

The full results for the year and the charity's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have reviewed the charity's needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

The policy of the trustees is to ensure that financial resources are sufficient to cover the projected operating and development funding needs of the charity with some degree of flexibility to allow for potential contingencies. Due to the problems described above the trustees have, again been unable to retain sufficient funds necessary to provide an adequate reserve. This situation is under constant review by the board.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre Limited for the purposes of company law) 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).

Company law 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 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:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees 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.

This report is prepared in accordance with the small company regime (section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006).

Signed on behalf of the trustees

………………………………. Mr T Bowes

………………………

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

Independent Examiner’s report to the Trustees of Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre Limited

I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31st December 2020, which are set out on pages 8 to 13.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Th charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 Qualified Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than those disclosed below) to indicate that:

• accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006;

• where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent with the Charities SORP (FRS102)

• any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.

The charity now likes visitors to pay by card rather than cash, so as to reduce the handling of cash. Cash expenditure is kept to a minimum. If funds are tight then some expenditure is paid by the main trustee personally. Only limited supporting records have been maintained by the trustee to support this income and expenditure. Cash payments, costs paid by trustees personally and amounts due at the year-end were therefore complied as far as possible from a diary which records monies in and out, supplier invoices/statements and from information and explanations provided by the Charity’s management. In June 2019 an administrator was brought in to help with the bookkeeping for the charity. A computerised accounting system has been implemented, but the recording of income and expenditure on the system needs to be improved and it is hoped by the end of the next financial year that the bookkeeping will be satisfactory.

During my examination I was not therefore able to rely on the accuracy of the accounting records.

As shown in the accounts there is concern as to whether the Charity is a going concern. In my opinion if the accounts were not prepared under the going concern basis there would be little impact on the view given by the attached accounts.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

Independent Examiner’s report to the Trustees of Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre Limited (continued)

Mr Robinson Udale

ROBINSON UDALE LTD Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors The Old Bank, 41 King Street Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AY

…………………….

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Note Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020 2019
£ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES:
Donations and Legacies 2 - 58,774 58,774 49,828
Income from Charitable Activities2 - 44,214 44,214 26,380
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Incoming Resources - 102,988 102,988 76,208
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure on:-
Charitable activities 3 - 85,305 85,305 90,377
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Resources Expended - 85,305 85,305 90,377
------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income/(expenditure) - 17,683 17,683 (14,169)
Transfer between funds - (-) (-) (-)
------------ --------- ---------- ----------
Net movement in funds - 17,683 17,683 (14,169)
Reconciliation of funds
Funds brought forward - (157,312) (157,312) (143,143)
------------ ---------- ---------- -----------
Funds carried forward 8 £Nil £(139,629) £(139,629) £(157,312)

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these accounts

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

BALANCE SHEET
Note
£
FIXED ASSETS
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
6
2,051
Debtors
7
913
Cash at bank and in hand
11,751
----------
14,715
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
8
137,745
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NET CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
After more than one year
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NET LIABILITIES
FUNDS
Unrestricted
TOTAL FUNDS
10
2020
£
2,151
(123,030)
-----------
(120,879)
(18,750)
----------
£(139,629)
(139,629)
----------
£(139,629)
2019
£
2,868
2,953
245
50
---------
3,248
163,428
----------
(160,180)
-----------
(157,312)
(-)
-----------
£(157,312)
(157,312)
-----------
£(157,312)

For the period ended 31st December 2020 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 266 relating to charitable small companies.

These financial statements were approved by the members of the board of trustees on ……………………. and are signed on their behalf by:-

……………………………….

Mr T Bowes – Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these accounts

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) – (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006. The accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis based on the continued support of its trustee/director and its bankers.

Financial reporting standard 102 – reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken exemption from preparing a cash flow statement under the charities SORP (FRS102 Update Bulletin 1 issued on 2 February 2016, as the charity constitutes a small charity.

Incoming resources

Income consists of donations, entrance fee income, educational visits and sale of shop goods. It is accounted for on a receivable basis. Where income is received for a specific project or purpose this income is classed as restricted. Income received towards the general objects of the charity is classed as unrestricted.

Resources expended

The cost of charitable activities, in furtherance of the charity’s objects, includes all the direct rescue centre costs. The Governance costs represent accountancy and professional fees.

F und accounting

Unrestricted funds are available at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the charitable objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donors.

Depreciation

Provision for depreciation of fixed assets held for use by the Charity is made at annual rates calculated to spread the cost (less anticipated residual disposal value) of each asset evenly over its expected useful life. The depreciation rate currently used for the equipment held for use by the Charity is 25% on the reducing balance basis.

Stocks

All stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Animals are not capable of realistic valuation and are shown at a nominal value and not depreciated. Purchases and sales during the year are treated as revenue transactions.

Remuneration

No employee received emoluments greater than £60,000. Trustees did not receive any remuneration.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. INCOMING RESOURCES

INCOMING RESOURCES
Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020 2019
Income is derived from: - £ £ £
Donations and Legacies: -
Members Subscriptions, Donations and
Gift Aid - 31,891 31,891 49,828
Covid Grants 26,883 26,883 -
----------- ---------- --------- ---------
- 58,774 58,774 49,828
----------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Other Charitable Activities: -
Entry Fees, Sale of Animals, Educational
Talks and sale of goods - 44,214 44,214 26,380
-------- ------- --------- ---------
- 44,214 44,214 26,380
---------- --------- --------- --------

3. RESOURCES EXPENDED

RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted Total Funds Tota1 Funds
Funds 2020 2019
Support
Direct
Costs
Costs
Charitable activities:-
Shop purchases -
2,227

2,227
2,139
Sub-Contractors -
1,348

1,348
5,215
Wages 7,336
17,534

24,870
16,486
Animal Purchases and Feed -
17,049

17,049
23,980
Haulage -
494

494
584
Rent, Water and Utilities 924
17,556

18,480
16,518
Repairs and renewals -
2,075

2,075
4,298
Insurance 87
1,659

1,746
1,667
Telephone & Mobile 158
2,999

3,157
3,368
Postage, Stationery and advertising 39
746

785
326
Motor Expenses -
4,170

4,170
3,569
Vehicle Leasing -
2,083

2,083
2,754
Equipment Hire -
2,146

2,146
2,839
Vet & Medicines -
1,557

1,557
2,437
Sundry Expenses -
105

105
538
Credit Card Charges -
530

530
317
Depreciation -
717

717
942
Accountancy fees 59
1,123

1,182
2,014
Bank charges and interest 3
65

68
237
Loan interest and credit card interest 25
478

503
149
Professional and Consultancy Fees 1
12

13
-
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---------

----------
----------
8,632
76,673

85,305
90,377
---------
---------

----------
----------

Support Costs

Support costs are a best estimate of the costs that have been allocated to the expense of supporting the work of the charity.

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. STAFF COSTS

The average number of employees during the year, calculated on a full-time equivalent basis was as follows:

2020 2019
Number Number
Rescue Staff
1 1
Apprentices - -
Administration 1 1
-------- -------
Total 2 2
------- -------

The charity is been staffed by volunteers.

5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Equipment
£
COST
At 1st January 2020
11,124
Additions
-
Disposals
(-)
---------
At 31st December 2020
11,124
----------
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2020
8,256
Charge for the year
717
On Disposals
(-)
--------
At 31st December 2020
8,973
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NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2020
£2,151
At 31st December 2019
£2,868
6. STOCKS
Animals
Shop Stock
2020

£

1
2,050
---------
£2,051
2019
£
1
2,952
--------
£2,953

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WETHERIGGS ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATION CENTRE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 06762602

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. DEBTORS

Other Debtors
8.
CREDITORS (Amounts falling due within 1 year)

Bank Overdraft
Bank Loan
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors
Mr T E Bowes Loan Account
Other taxes and social security costs
Accruals
9.
CREDITORS (Amounts falling due after more than 1 year)

Bank Loan
2020
£
913
---------
£913
2020
£
-
603
1,140
4,848
125,543
848
4,763
-----------
£137,745
2020
£
18,750
-----------
£18,750
2019
£
245
--------
£245
2019
£
2,524
923
8,595
-
149,482
374
1,530
----------
£163,428
2019
£
-
----------
£Nil


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10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Tangible Fixed Assets 2,151 - 2,151 2,868
Current Assets 14,715 - 14,715 3,248
Current Liabilities (156,495) (-) (156,495) (163,428)
---------- ----------- -------- -----------
Net Assets at 31st December 2020 £(139,629) £Nil £(139,629) £157,312

11. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The liability of the members is limited. Every member of the charity undertakes to contribute to the assets of the charity, in the event of the same being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the charity contracted before he or she ceases to be a member, and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributions among themselves, such amount as may be required not exceeding one pound.

The liability of each member is limited to £1. There were 3 members at 31st December 2020.

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