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2020-12-31-accounts

Colwall Community Church

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

Registered Company Number: 07737315 Registered Charity Number: 1143657

Contents of the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31[st] December 2020

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8 to 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 18

Colwall Community Church, registered number 07737315 For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For the year ended 31[st] December 2020

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 102.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

07737315 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1143657

Registered address

Colwall Community Church Walwyn Road Colwall MALVERN WR13 6QG

Trustees

The following Directors and Trustees served during the year

Ms FM Ballard Mr JS Lloyd Mr R Short Mr R Kennell (appointed July 2020) Mr B Levings (appointed July 2020, resigned January 2021)

Banks

Santander CAF Bank Monmouthshire Building Society

Independent examiner

Luke Keegan Chartered Management Accountant Greendawn Accounting Limited 1A The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1BN

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Colwall Community Church, registered number 07737315 For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONT)

1. Purposes of the Charity

The mission of the church is to bless and serve the people of the village of Colwall and specifically the purposes of the Charity are threefold;

2. Governance and Structure

Governing document

Colwall Community Church is a charitable, not for profit company limited by guarantee. It is a registered company under the Companies Act (Company Number : 07737315) and is a registered charity (Charity Number: 1143657).

The management of the charity is undertaken by the board of Trustees.

It is considered that the Trustees and any other person who could be understood to be “managers” in the activities and affairs of the church are deemed to be “fit and proper” persons under the terms of the Finance Act 2010. Trustee training is available as and when required/requested.

The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance in respect of Public Benefit in their publication “The Advancement of Religion for Public Benefit” and have regard to it in their administration of the church.

Following the review of the Statement of Beliefs of the church which are contained in a Schedule to the Articles of Association and authorisation to formally amend them, referred to in last year’s Annual Report, the changes were formally adopted and registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission in May 2020.

The church is affiliated to Salt & Light UK, a family of churches with a shared vision.

The spiritual and social outreach activities of the Church are led by a Leadership Team made up of three couples:

Tom & Sarah Jarratt Roger & Katherine Kennell Jon & Gillian Lloyd

There have been significant developments affecting the Leadership team during 2020. It was agreed that Tom and Sarah Jarratt take sabbatical leave from 1st March 2020, Tom until 31 August and Sarah until 31 December. Tom returned to the team on 1st September but on a voluntary rather than paid basis.

With regard to the church, with the exception of paid hours undertaken by Tom Jarratt and the administrator Claire Dobson who continued to work her regular 21 hours a week, all activities and governance through the year under review were undertaken on a voluntary basis.

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Last year’s report made reference to the appointment of Alice Hill to run the Colwall Youth Project and that she took up her post on 16th December 2019. Her post is fully funded by BBC Children in Need. The Project is run by the church but managed by a Management Board under agreed terms of reference. The Project finances are kept entirely separate in a separate bank account, the funds of which are restricted.

Additional funds from other grant making organisations were received enabling the appointment of paid part-time assistant youth workers. The paid youth workers were supported by a number of volunteers.

Review of the Year’s Activities

Worship and spiritual life

From lockdown in March Sunday morning services at Colwall Primary School have not been possible. Virtual services via Zoom were started immediately and have been well supported, settling at an average of 30 to 40 participants. There has been a regular time for children before the adult Sunday morning service, and an occasional all age service, including one in September when we were able to meet at the St James Anglican parish church. The church held a successful streamed carol service.

There have been regular virtual meetings of house groups and prayer groups and at the end of the year weekly Sunday evening meetings for young people of secondary school age were started, initially virtually.

Our building

Our Walwyn Road church building is maintained in good order. The use of the building changed dramatically due to Covid. Throughout the year from first lockdown the trustees have overseen ongoing assessment of government guidance and the development of procedures to ensure compliance. It was possible to have only occasional meetings. In the summer following rigorous risk assessment and agreement of procedures it was possible for the youth team to use the building as an administrative base and for some one to one support.

The Silver Street building has continued to be used by a local charity People in Motion as a space for sorting clothes and other donations for the refugees they support. Before lockdown the church office was relocated from Silver Street into the Walwyn Road building.

In October 2020 the church completed the purchase of Laboratory Cottage and those parts of the Silver Street site not already owned by the church. This was done to consolidate the site and give greater flexibility as we continue to look at options for long term development.

Activities within the Community

Sadly, due to Covid, all regular outreach to the local community had to be suspended until it is safe to resume in compliance with government guidance.

The exception has been the Youth Project which has flourished despite all the limitations imposed by Covid. By the end of the year the Project was actively supporting 70 young people through a combination of small groups and one to one contact and was making a real difference to their lives. The team and trustees have been active in pursuing funding to enable the Project to be sustained and to grow.

3. Risk Assessment.

The Trustees recognise that in relation to ‘Risk Assessment’, risk is defined as ‘the threat of any action or event which will adversely affect an organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives and execute its strategies’. They also accept that the term ‘risk’ can include any circumstances that may, or do, have an adverse effect, and is wider than financial matters. ‘Risks’ relate not only to the negative consequences of a threat, but also to the impact of not taking advantage of opportunities.

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This year the real risks presented by Covid have been addressed professionally and all activities of the church and the Youth Project have been assessed before any activity has been able to take place and conducted subject to clear procedures. There was no case of Covid affecting staff, volunteers or participants in any activity.

The Trustees recognise that a practical Health and Safety Policy is required covering activities for both the church and its surround grounds to which the public have access. This is reviewed on a regular basis. An Accident Book is maintained.

The contents and the obligations of the Equality Act 2010 and the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation are known and complied with to the best of the Trustees’ ability.

The Trustees are aware of the church’s responsibilities in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in its requirement to carry out a fire assessment to identify any possible dangers and risks, to take action to minimise the risks and to create a plan to deal with any emergencies, and also to write up and keep a record of its findings and to review its assessment annually. These responsibilities are carried out by Freda Ballard on behalf of the Trustees. A full electrical inspection was carried out in 2020

There is a Safeguarding Policy in place in respect of children and vulnerable adults. Checks have been and are made with the Disclosure and Barring Service in respect of persons dealing regularly with young people and vulnerable adults. The Trustees’ appointed officer for Safeguarding is Roger Kennell. Any safeguarding concerns have been dealt with promptly and professionally. Whilst it is impossible to eliminate all risks and their consequences, efforts are constantly made to minimise such occurrences.

4. Financial Statement

During 2020 as a result of Covid Voluntary Income saw a modest reduction but this was balanced by reduced expenditure as activity was curtailed. The Trustees wish to thank all those who have generously contributed to Colwall Community Church during this time.

All funding of the youth project (including the BBC Children in Need grant) is held in a separate restricted bank account. A new dual authority Youth Account was opened at CAF Bank.

The arrangement noted in last year’s report for management of the finances by Jon Lloyd as Finance Director and Joanna Worrall as part time paid Finance officer has worked well.

The finances of Colwall Community Church are in good order and with the continuing financial support of its members we are able to be positive as we look forward to life beyond Covid with regard to the church buildings and the church’s mission to the local community and especially the young people accessing the Youth Project.

5. Reserves Policy

The Trustees are aware of their continuing financial responsibilities in respect of Colwall Community Church and seek to maintain a minimum of three months average expenditure to be available to meet current liabilities and unexpected expenditure with remaining funds being held on safe interest bearing deposit accounts

At the end of the year the reserves held unrestricted cash balances of £22,703, which represented about 5 months of 2020 expenditure.

6. Future plans.

The Trustees together with church members will continue to pursue the purposes of the charity as stated in paragraph 1 at the beginning of this Report seeking to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ

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to the wider community through worship and action whilst at the same time looking at the facilities that are currently used for worship and community activity as the work and mission of the church continues to expand.

7. Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by Roger Kennell.

R Kennell

Date: 17 September 2021

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Colwall Community Church, registered number 07737315 For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Colwall Community Church

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 statements below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Luke Keegan, Chartered Management Accountant 1A The Homend Ledbury Herefordshire, HR8 1BN

Date:

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Colwall Community Church, registered number 07737315 For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)

Recommended categories by Note Unrestricted Restricted
activity s funds funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Income
Donations and legacies 3 65,215 62,494 127,709 76,584
Activities for Generating Funds 3 490 - 490 3,461
Charitable activities 3 875 623 1,498 -
Investments 3 973 - 973 77
Total Income 67,553 63,117 130,670 81,218
Expenditure
Raising Funds 4 4,686 - 4,686 -
Charitable activities 4 13,711 43,323 57,034 34,667
Support Costs 4 31,606 - 31,606 26,654
Other 4 2,314 - 2,314 4,650
Total Expenditure 52,317 43,323 95,639 65,971
Transfers between funds (16,415) 16,415 - -
Other Recognised
Gains/Losses
Revaluation of fixed assets - - - -
Net movement in funds (1,179) 36,210 35,030 15,247
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 275,968 168,875 444,843 429,596
Total funds carried forward 274,788 205,085 479,874 444,843

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Balance sheet
Unrestricted Restricted
Notes funds funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 7 453,677
197,202
650,879 457,202
Total fixed assets 453,677
197,202
650,879 457,202
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 8 22,704
18,774
41,478 18,058
Total current assets 22,704
18,774
41,478 18,058
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year 9 1,592
891
2,483 417
Net current
assets/(liabilities) 21,111 17,883 38,995 17,641
Total assets less current
liabilities 474,788
215,085
689,874 474,843
Creditors: amounts falling
due after one year 9 200,000 10,000 210,000 30,000
Total net assets or
liabilities 274,788
205,085
479,874 444,843
Funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds 10 205,085 205,085 168,875
Unrestricted funds 10 274,788 274,788 275,968
Total funds 274,788
205,085
479,874 444,843

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Colwall Community Church, registered number 07737315 For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 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 directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Signed by

Roger C A Kennell (Chair)

Date: 17 September 2021

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Notes to the Accounts

Note 1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

Note 2 Accounting policies

2.1 Income

2.1 Income
Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;

the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and
expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general
income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised
to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services
as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related
conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Legacies Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when
there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there
are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy
are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period
Tax reclaims on Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration
donations and gifts from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is
considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same
fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have
specified otherwise.
Support costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.

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Notes to the accounts (Note 2 cont)

Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Income from interest, This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount royalties and dividends receivable can be measured reliably.

2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Governance and support Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other costs types of support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts

2.3 Assets

Tangible fixed assets for These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost use by charity at least

They are valued at cost and have been revalued in 2018 on current market value.

The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 7

Debtors Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

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Note 3 Income

Unrestricted Restricted
Analysis of income funds funds 2020 2019
£ £
Donations Donations and gifts, including
and legacies: gift aid 65,215
1,729
66,944 76,584
General grants provided by
government/other charities - 60,765 60,765 -
Total 65,215
62,494
127,709 76,584
Activities for
Generating Room Hire for Events 490 - 490 1,989
Funds: Sales – Crafts & Magazines - - - 1,472
Event Fees and Expenses - - - 861
Total 490 - 490 4,322
Charitable
Activities: Youth Parental Contributions - 345 345 -
Youth Misc. Income - 245 245 -
Other 875 33 908 234
Total 875 623 1,498 234
Income from Interest income - - - 77
investments: Rental and leasing income 973 - 973 -
Total 973 - 973 77
TOTAL INCOME 67,553
63,117
130,670 81,217

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Note 4 Expenditure
Unrestricted
Restricted
Analysis of expenditure funds funds 2020 2019
£ £
Expenditure Silver Street Maintenance 529 - 529 -
On raising Mortgage
funds 4,157 - 4,157
Total 4,686 - 4,686 -
Expenditure Mission Support 2,970 - 2,970 3,000
on charitable Local Mission Support - - - 588
activities Children’s work 42 - 42 240
Church Development 510 1,197 1,707 5,264
Outreach (inc Alpha) - - - 648
Pastoral Support 25 - 25 88
Pastoral Worker 8,694 - 8,694 22,422
Playgroup 104 - 104 219
Youth group - 42,126 42,126 2,198
Miscellaneous Donations 1,366 - 1,366 -
Total 13,711 43,323 57,034 34,667
Support Property Maintenance 1,648 - 1,648 825
Costs Insurance 1,146 - 1,146 812
Cleaning 1,579 - 1,579 892
Conferences & Training 226 - 226 2,164
Administration 14,417 - 14,417 12,098
Administration consumables 2,936 - 2,936 1,889
Finance Officer 2,848 - 2,848 636
AV Maintenance 302 - 302 1,531
Communications & Publicity 367 - 367 45
Leadership expenses - - - 155
Planning & Away Days - - - 170
Safety & Safeguarding 258 - 258 659
Energy & Water 1,625 - 1,625 1,452
Telecommunications 1,570 - 1,570 1,258
Website & IT 143 - 143 230
Affiliation Fees 1,809 - 1,809 1,223
Bank Charges 120 - 120 75
Governance 612 - 612 540
Total 31,606 - 31,606 26,654
Other Catering 82 - 82 959
Resources Church Flowers - - - 5
used Pulpit Fees 200 - 200 300
School Hire 1,100 - 1,100 2,800
Church Social Events 109 - 109 -
Devotional Service Materials 119 - 119 586
Repayment of Prior Year Income 704 - 704 -
Total 2,314 - 2,314 4,650
Total Expenditure 52,317 43,323 95,639 65,971

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Note 5
Governance
2020
2019
£
£
Governance
Independent examiner’s fees 540
540
Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services)
paid to the independent examiner
72
-
Note 6
Paid employees
6.1 Staff Costs
2020 2019
£ £
Salaries and wages
59,216 33,627
Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan) 745 1,845
Total staff costs 59,982 35,472
There were 8 (2019: 3) employees in post during the year.

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

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Note 7 Tangible fixed assets

7.1 Cost or valuation

7.1 Cost or valuation
Freehold Other land Plant, Fixtures, Total
land & & machinery fittings
buildings buildings and motor and
vehicles equipment
£ £ £ £ £
At the beginning of the year 457,202 - -
-
457,202
Additions 193,677 - -
-
193,677
Revaluations - - -
-
-
Disposals -
-
-
-
-
At end of the year 650,879 - -
-
650,879
7.2 Depreciation and impairments
At beginning of the year - -
-

-
-
Disposals - -
-

-
-
Depreciation - -
-

-
-
Impairment - -
-

-
-
Transfers* - -
-

-
-
At end of the year - -
-

-
-
7.3 Net book value
Net book value at the 457,202 - -
-
457,202
beginning of the year
Net book value at the end of 650,879 - -
-
650,879
the year
Basis for Depreciation
Freehold Land and Buildings Nil depreciation
Note 8 Cash at bank and in hand
2020 2019
£ £
Cash at bank and on hand 41,478 18,059
Total 41,478 18,059

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Note 9 Creditors and accruals

9.1 Analysis of creditors

9.1 Analysis of creditors
Amounts falling due
within one year
Amounts falling due
after more than one
year
2020 2019 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Taxation and social security 1,255 417 - -
Mortgage - - 197,000 -
Other creditors 1,228 - 10,000 30,000
Total 2,483 417 207,000 30,000

Note 10 Charity funds

10.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund
names

Type
Purpose balances
brought
forward
Income Expenses Other
Gains/
Losses

Transfers balances
carried
forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
Silver New
Street R Property 168,163 1,660 (1,197) - 18,638 187,264
Youth Youth
Work R Work 713 61,457 (42,126) - (2,222) 17,822
General
General U Fund 275,968 67,553 (52,317) - (16,415) 274,787
Total Funds as per
balance sheet 444,844 130,670 (95,639) - - 479,874

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Note 10 Charity funds (cont)

10.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period

Fund Fund
Fund
names
Type
Purpose balances
brought
forward
Income Expenses Other
Gains/
Losses
Transfers balances
carried
forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
Silver New
Street
R
Property 144,831 3,352 (5,273) - 25,253
168,163
Youth Youth
Work
R
Work 1,934 - (2,198) - 977 713
General
General
U
Fund 282,831 77,866 (58,499) - (26,230)
275,968
Total Funds as per
balance sheet 429,596 81,218 (65,970) - -
444,844
10.3 Transfers between funds
Reason for transfer £
Between general fund and
Funding of repayment of loans
from general 18,638
New Property fund funds
Between general fund and
Repayment of Employment Costs
2,222
Youth Work fund

Note 11 Funding Commitments

The company has a mortgage with Reliance Bank Limited of £200,000. As security for this mortgage there are charges held against two buildings, Colwall Community Church and Laboratory Cottage. The carrying asset value of these properties is £453,676.

Note 12 Transactions with trustees and related parties

12.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity

12.2 Trustees' expenses

No expenses have been paid to Trustees in the fulfilment of their duties. No expenses have been incurred for travel in 2020 (2019: Nil)

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13. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of it winding up, such an amount as may be required, not exceeding £10.

14. GENERAL INFORMATION

Colwall Community Church, is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, registered number 07737315. The registered address is Colwall Community Church, Walwyn Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6QG

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