LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Charity Number 1139574
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Trustees annual report | 3-5 |
| Independent examiner's report to the members | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account)7 | |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
Notes to the financial statements |
9-12 |
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH
Charity registration number 1139574 Principal office 47 MUSWELL ROAD BEDFORD MK42 9PH
THE TRUSTEES
The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:
Rev Samuel Olusegun Ogunremi (Chairman) Nnenna Pearle Mokogwu Olayide Adeola Adegoke Simeon Ojebode Adesina
Rev (Mrs) Margarent Adejumoke Ogunremi
Independent Examiner AACSL Accountants Limited First Floor, North West Gate House Harlow Essex CM20 1YS Accountants AACSL Accountants Limited First Floor, North West Gate House Harlow Essex CM20 1YS
As at the date of this report, there are no custodian trustees or nominees and no trustee of the charity is holding the title to any property belonging to the charity.
The trustees submit their annual report and examined financial statements for the year ended 31 MARCH 2024. The report and financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the statement of recommended practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the report and financial statements. The charity was incorporated on 30 December 2010. It is governed by its constitution.
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Objects
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To serve the community through encouraging individuals in the development of their faith, help the weak and needy by providing support and assistance as may be required.
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Bible through a religious minister.
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To foster spiritual growth in the faith by members through production and distribution of faith-based literatures, seminars, conferences and conventions.
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To support and assist missionaries and other ministers with material and financial support and/ or assistance
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Work with other churches across the UK, with the aim of achieving a better society
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To conduct the daily business and financial affairs of the church in line with the regulatory requirements.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Investment Policy
The charity seeks to produce the best financial return within an acceptable level of risk for its revenue and expenditure & assets and liabilities and any other investment.
Reserves
The charity has no policy on reserves at this time. As at 31 March 2024 the charity had £25,140 Unrestricted Funds and £ 1,222 Restricted.
Going Concern
As at the date of approving the report and accounts, there are no uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Independent Examiner
AACSL Accountants Ltd has also been appointed as Independent Examiner and a resolution proposing their re-appointment will be put to the Annual General Meeting.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Date: 24/09/2024
Rev Samuel Olusegun Ogunremi Chair
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 MARCH 2024.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Companies Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as 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 confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the requirement 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
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the accounts 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 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 accounts to be reached.
.................................................... AACSL Accountants Ltd
Independent examiner 1st Floor The High North Westgate House Harlow CM20 1YS
Dated: 24/09/2024
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
| LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) Year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Note Charitable income Donations - offerings & Tithes 2 45,870 - 45,870 30,108 |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) Year ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Note Charitable income Donations - offerings & Tithes 2 45,870 - 45,870 30,108 |
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| Total | 45,870 - 45,870 30,108 |
| Expenditure on: Charitable activities Event & Charitable Activities Cost of Generating Funds Governance cost 3 TOTAL NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
11,188 - 11,188 344 18,121 - 18,121 20,788 558 - 558 1,061 |
| 29,868 - 29,868 22,193 |
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| 16,003 16,003 7,915 9,137 1,222 10,359 1,222 |
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| 25,140 1,222 26,362 **9,137 ** |
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All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024
| LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in Hand 27,322 10,839 Total Current Assets 27,322 10,839 Liabilities Creditors amounts falling due within one year 8 (960) (480) Net Current assets or liabilities 26,362 10,359 Total Net Asset or Liabilities 10 26,362 10,359 Funds Restricted Funds 1,222 1,222 Unrestricted Funds 11 25,140 9,137 Total Funds 26,362 10,359 |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in Hand 27,322 10,839 Total Current Assets 27,322 10,839 Liabilities Creditors amounts falling due within one year 8 (960) (480) Net Current assets or liabilities 26,362 10,359 Total Net Asset or Liabilities 10 26,362 10,359 Funds Restricted Funds 1,222 1,222 Unrestricted Funds 11 25,140 9,137 Total Funds 26,362 10,359 |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in Hand 27,322 10,839 Total Current Assets 27,322 10,839 Liabilities Creditors amounts falling due within one year 8 (960) (480) Net Current assets or liabilities 26,362 10,359 Total Net Asset or Liabilities 10 26,362 10,359 Funds Restricted Funds 1,222 1,222 Unrestricted Funds 11 25,140 9,137 Total Funds 26,362 10,359 |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in Hand 27,322 10,839 Total Current Assets 27,322 10,839 Liabilities Creditors amounts falling due within one year 8 (960) (480) Net Current assets or liabilities 26,362 10,359 Total Net Asset or Liabilities 10 26,362 10,359 Funds Restricted Funds 1,222 1,222 Unrestricted Funds 11 25,140 9,137 Total Funds 26,362 10,359 |
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For the year ended 31 MARCH 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
Trustees’ responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 144 (2) of the 2011 Act; and
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of the accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 24/09/2024 and are
signed on their behalf by:
Date: 24/09/2024 Rev Samuel Olusegun Ogunremi Chair
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
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).
The financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charitable company and rounded to the nearest £.
The charity 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 note(s).
Going concern
The trustees have assessed the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern and there are no material uncertainties.
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 charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources:
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Governance costs are those costs incurred in connection with the governance arrangement of the charity, which relate to the general running of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
The basis of allocation for support costs and governance costs has been explained below
| LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from investment Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from investment Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from investment Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from investment Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 2 Income from investment Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
Total Funds Total Funds |
Total Funds Total Funds |
Total Funds Total Funds |
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| Cash Donations Donations - offerings & Tithes Sundries Total 3 Expenditure on charitable activities Event & Charitable Activities Cost of Generating Funds Governance cost |
2024 2024 45,870 - |
2024 2023 45,870 30,108 |
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| 45,870 0 |
45,870 30,108 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 11,188 - 18,121 - 558 - 29,868 - |
Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 11,188 344 18,121 20,788 558 1,061 |
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| 29,868 | 29,868 0 22,193 |
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| 4 Expenditure on charitable activities Breakdown |
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| Governance cost Accountancy, solicitors fees & subscription Bank charges |
Unrestricted 2024 480 78 558 |
Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 480 480 78 112 |
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| 558 - 592 |
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| Cost of Generating Funds | |||||||
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| Rent | 12,000 | 12,000 10,500 |
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| Equipment | 2,227 | 2,227 109 |
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| Travel and subsistence | 605 | 605 982 |
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| Repairs and Maintenance | 84 | 84 1,042 |
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| Postages | 4 | 4 - |
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| Professional Fees | 525 | 525 279 |
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| Utilities | 1,775 | 1,775 572 |
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| Council Tax | 629 | 629 190 |
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| Softwares | 272.59 | 273 596.78 |
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| Stationary | 56.38 | ||||||
| 18,121 | 18,121 - 14,327 |
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| Event & Charitable Activities | |||||||
| 2024 | 2024 2023 |
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| Donation | 364 | 364 344 |
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| Charitable Activities | 10,824 | 10,824 6,929 |
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| 11,188 | 11,188 - 7,273 |
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LIVING FAITH FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Fixed assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost and depreciated at 20% straight-line method.
5. TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS
No salaries or wages have been paid to trustees during the year. The trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil). The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity.
There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 - £nil).
1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
| 7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS TRUSTEES’ EMOLUMENTS No salaries or wages have been paid to Trustees’ including the members of the committee, during the year The Trustees did not receive any remuneration for their services (2024: £Nil) The charity did not meet any individual expenses incurred by the trustees for services provided to the charity There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 – nil). 8 The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 9 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals-Accountancy Fees 480 - - 480 |
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| 10 | CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than oneyear | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| £000 | £000 | |||||
| Amount owed to Trustee | 960 - |
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| 960.00 - |
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