THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
Unaudited
Trustees. Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Registered number: 07581130
Charity number: 1144458

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMrrED
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the company, is Trustees and advisers
Trustees, Report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
io
Balance sheet
11-12
Notes to the financial statements
13-18

THESOCIAL WORK AWARD5 LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Peter Hay CBE. Chair
Robert Mitchell
Anamaria Popovici
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Kelly Centro
Clenton Farquharson
Sherry Malik
Brian Mitchell
Lisa Buttar {appointed 2 Au8USt 20231
Jon Glasby13ppointed 2 Au8ust 2023)
Directors
Peter Hay CBE, Chair
James Rook Iresi8ned l April 20231
Robert Mitchell
Anamaria Popovici
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Kelly Centro
Clenton Farquharson
Sherry Malik
Brian Mitchell
Lisa Buttar13ppointed 2 August 2023)
Jon Glasby (appointed 2 August 20231
Company re8lStered number
07581130
Charity re8iStered number
1144458
Registered office
Franciscan House
51 Princes Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IPI IUR
Independent Examiner
Mr Robin Jackson FCA
Church8ate Accountants Limited
18 Langton Place
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
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THE soaAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annual report togeiher with the financial statements of the The Social
Work Awards Limited for the period l April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual Report serves the
purposes of both 3 Trustees, Report and a Directors, Report under company law. The Trustees
confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the
urrent statutory requirements. the requirements of the charitable company's governing document
and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) (effective l January 2019}.
Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic
report required of medium and13r8e companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report
and Directors'Reportl Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and actlvltles
Pollcies and obJertives- procedure
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to
general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the
guidance'Public benefit: running acharity IPB21'.
b. Pollcies and objertlves
The charity was established with the objective of the relief of poverty and the advancement for the
benefit of the public, of education in the United Kingdom and by promoting and encouraging high
standards in social work.
The work carried out has the following aims:
Give recognition to the challenging work of qualified social workers
Promote best practice in the profession and celebrate success
lrnprove public understandin8 of the ran8e of work which social workers undertake
Celebrate and promote diversity and equal opportunities in social work
c. Activities undertaken to achleve objectives
The Awards cycle included managing online applications. 3 series of in-person and virtual judging
events to promote a diverse and inclusive judging panel. the organisation and delivery of Awards night
in London on 3 November and a special parliamentary reception for winners. sponsors and
stakeholders on 11 March 2024.
Effettive media relations for the event reached substantial audience numbers through mainstream.
local, and sector media. advancing the charivs objectives to positively promote social work. social
workers. and best practices.
2023 also saw the greatest number of entries achieved at 515.
The charity delivered a robust financial performance in the face of increasing delivery costs and a
challenging economic climate thanks to sponsorship. strong ticket sales and the reputstion the
Awards has built up over recentyears.

THE SOCIAL WORKAWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT IcopifiNUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achlevements and performance
Main achievements of the company
The main accomplishments for this financial year were the delivery of 3n outstanding e￿nt which
made soaal workers and social work teams feel valued and recognised and provided a platfo￿ for them
to share their best prartice. Followin8 the success last year. the charity continued to diversify the vol￿$
of the independent judgin8 panel by including young people with lived experien￿.
Following feedback from social workers. the charity introduced a new category for 2023: Approved
Mental Health Professional of the Year.
The charity continued to run the Thank You, sponsorship tier which allowed an entry point to
sponsorship and the Awards.
In recognition of the challenging financial climate. the charity offered all finalists a fifty percent
discount on the general admission ticket price. This resulted in all but four finalists (from the same
Local Authority) being able to attend the Awards.
The charity established a relationship with Community Care which resulted in positive media coverage
of the Awards itself and of winner stories for several months aftenvards.
Key performance indicators
The charity's core work is to deliver on the charitable objectives using the mechanism of the Social
Worker of the Year Awards.
The Trustees consider the key performance indicators to be:
Financial income from sponsorship and numberofsponsors
The charity generated £206.450 income from 22 sponsors including several new and
diverse sponsors, for example an NHS Foundation Trust
The success of the event in terms of attendance and audience feedback
The event was well attended, 415 people. with all but four finalists in the room on
awards night. Attendee feedback was at its highest ever levels with 99% of attendees
rating the awards good/very 8ood/excellent and 100% r3tin8 the organisation as
goodlvery goodlexcellent.
Media coverage and social media engagement achieved
Media coverage reached 546.220 people. with 48 published articles and social media
engagement up40%.
A diverse and engaged judging panel. including voices with lived experience. from across the
country
Iv.
The judging panel was comprised of 46 people with both a variety of social work
experience and lived experience. this included the voices of care experienced young
people and people with learning disabilities.

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT IcofrifiNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The headline sponsor for 2023 was Sanctuary Personnel. The Corporate Partner was BASW (British
Association of Social Workers) UK.
The Category Sponsors were London Bough of Wandsworth. Children's Social Work Matters. Suffolk
County Council. UNISON. 512 Solutions, Coventry City Council. Essex County Council. West Midlands
ADASS. Bradford Social Work Teaching Partnership, Cafcass. Central Bedfordshire. London Borough
ofHammersmith and Fulham. Lancashire and Southcumbria NHS FoundationTrust. London Borough
of Haverin& Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Thank you sponsors included Gloucestershire County Council. Dorset Council. Parent Assess, Suffolk
County Council. Luton. Social Work DISCovery. West Sussex Council.
PLMR Genesis which provides event management. PR. administration and financial services to the
charity donated 64 days, which equated to £38.400 in the year.
Revlew of activltles
The event wa5 successfully hosted by BBC journalist and presenter Ashley-john Baptiste, who is
himself care experienced and is well respected and liked by the social work community.
Jud8in8 panel participation remains strong and increasingly representative of the diversity of social
work.
The charity has been able to facilitate media interviews for several of the gold winner5 which helps to
raise the positive profile of social work. The number of articles generated has increased year-on-year
and is testament to a detailed and personal approach from the PR agency who takes pride in
supportin8 the charity.
A well-attended parliamentary reception with representatives and guests from both sides of the
house. gave further recognition and positive promotion of the profession.
The Board of Trustees conducted a review of the governance documents and has 38reed to refresh
the current charity patrons.

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guaranteel
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEO)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial revlew
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this
reason. they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparin8 the financial statements.
Reserves policy
The trustees wish to maintain a level of reserves for the mitigation of risk.
Due to the current climate and challen8es in securin8 sponsorship, it has been a8reed that the
charity needs to operate cautiously.
Strurture. governance and rnana8ement
a. Constitutlon
The Social Work Awards Limited is registered as a charitable company limited by 8uarantee and was
set up by a Memorandum of Association.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the company isthe responsibility ofthe Trustees who are elected and co-opted
under the terms of the Memorandum of Association. The Trustees may at any time appoint any
individual who is qualified to be appointed as a Trustee to fill a vacancy in their number or as an
additional Trustee.
The Trustees have agreed to a rollin8 recruitment of new Trustees. In the next 12 months, the
recruitment of a new Chair will take place as Peter Hay CBE steps down.
nancial riskrnana8ement
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed. Particularly those
related to the operations and finances of the company and are satisfied that systems and procedures
are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. This will continue to be reviewed at periods
throughout the year.

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Plans forfuture developments
The charity aims to continue to improve the reputation of the social work profession through
highlighting excellent social work practice in its annual Awards cycle. Awards night. and
Parliamentary Reception.
Following a successful year. the charity aims to replicate this success.
In 2024. the he3dline sponsorship with S3nctU3ry will expire and a new headline sponsor will be
recruited. 8ASW have expressed interest in this.
In light of lower-than-expected entries for a couple of categories. a review with the Trustees will
take place for the 2024 event, for example replacing the Supporting Children in Education Award
which resulted from the pandemic.
As previously noted. a new Chair will be recruited. Patrons will be reviewed and recruited and
there will be 3 rolling recruitment of new Trustees being mindful of diversity and needing to feflect
the social work community.

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMThED
(Acompany limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT {cofrifiNUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ststement of Tru5tees' responsibilitles
The Trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law} are
responsible forpreparin8 the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted
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
theygive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incomin8 resources and
application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accountin8 policies and then apply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP:
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
state whether applicable UK Accountin8 Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed. subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
wepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show
and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with the CompaniesAct 2()J6. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the companv
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irre8ularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on ....
behalf by-
and signed on their
er Hay C8E
(Chair of Trustees)

THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Social Work Awards Limtted ('the
company,)
I report to the charityTrustees on myexamination oftheaccounts of the companyforthe yearended
31 March 2024.
Responslbllities and ba515 of report
As theTrustees of the company land its directors for the purposes ofcompany law) you are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
I'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts ofthe 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 company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the
2011 Act'l. In carrying out my ex3min3tionl have followed the Directions 8Nen by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl 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 8ivin8 me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of
the 2006 Act: or
the accounts do not accord with those records: or
the accounts do not complywith the accountin8 requirements ofsection 396 of the 21x16
Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a
matter considered as partof an independent examination; or
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 IFRS 1021.
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.
Signed-
Dated:
Robin Jackson FCA
Chartered Accountant
Churchgate Accountants ￿MIted
18 Langton Place
Bury St Edmunds
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMEMf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds 2024
Totsl funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Notes
Income from:
Charitable activities
242.375
242.375
242,375
242375
247.304
247.304
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activitie5
Total expendlture
87,413
154.161
241.574
87,413
154,161
241,574
67.554
145,735
213.289
801
801
34.015
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
89.421
801
89,421
55.406
34.015
Total funds carried foryiard
90.222
90,222
89.421
The Statement of Financial Activities included all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 13 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
108.686
76.265
184,951
13.200
91.191
104,391
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
io
194.729)
(14.970)
Net current assets
Total a55ets less current liabilltles
90.222
90.222
89.421
89,421
Net assets excludln8 pension asset
90.222
89,421
Total net assets
90.222
89.421
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
12
12
90.222
89.421
Totsl funds
90.222
89,421
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2LXI6.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in
accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowled8e their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provi5ion5 applicable to
entities subject to the small companies re8ime.
ncial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on
.and signed on their behalf by:
Peter Hay C8E
(Chair of Trustees)
The notes on pa8es 13 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General information
The Social Work Awards is a charity, incorporated as a limited company in England and Wales
with liability limited by guarantee. Its registration number at Companies House is 07581130
and with the Charity Cornrnissioners 1144458. Its registered office is situated at 51 Princes
Street. Ipswich, IPI IUR.
Accountlng policies
Z1 Basis of preparation of financlal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP
IFRS 1021- Accounting and Reportin8 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 1021 (effective I
January 20151, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
The Social Work Awards Limited 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 accountin8 policy.
2.2 Income
All income is re¢ogni5ed 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.
Z3 Expenditure
Expenditure is reco8nised 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 ihe amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure 15 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are m3de up of the total
of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each
activity. Direct costs attributable to a single 3Ctivity are allocated directly to that activity.
Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
onsistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of
time spent. and depreciation charges allocated on the F)Ortion of the asseys use.
Expenditure on r3isinB funds includes all expenditure incurred by the company to raise
funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events
and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities
which further the company's objectives. as well as any associated support costs.
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Z4 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.
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the
deposit or similar account.
2.6 Uabllltles and provislons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obli8ation 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.
Liabilitie5 are recognised at the amount that the company anticipate5 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
obli8ation. 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 reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised
in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
17 Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as
basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at
transaction value and subsequentlymeasured at their settlement value with the
exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
2.8 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.
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS Um￿ED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Incorne from charitable artlvitles
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Sponsorship
Ticket sales
Total 2024
206.450
35,925
242,375
206,450
35,925
242.375
204,500
42,804
247.31)4
Total 2023
247.304
247,304
Expenditure on ralslng funds
Cost of raisin8 voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Event organisation
PR and awards
Design and print
42,1XXI
33.6C
11.813
42,OtM)
33,600
11.813
41.600
15.600
10.354
Total 2024
87,413
87,413
67,554
Total 2023
67.554
67,554
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THE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysis of expendlture on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestrirted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Charitable activities
154.161
154.161
145,735
Total 2023
145,735
145.735
Analysis of expendlture by artlvltles
Activitles
Undertaken
Dlrectly
2024
Support
Costs
2024
Total
Fund5
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Charitable activities
122.099
32.062
154.161
145,735
Total 2023
104.265
41,470
145,735
Analysis of suppart costs
Charitable
Activities
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
2024
Administration and governance
Computer costs
Accountancy
28.870
1.652
1.540
28,870
1,652
39,088
906
1,476
32.062
32.062
41.470
Total 2023
41.470
41,470
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THE SOCIALWORKAWARDS LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Independent examinerfs remuneratlon
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of
£1.54012023-£1.400).
Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits12023- £AIILJ.
During the year, no Trustees received any travel expenses f2023 - £NIL).
Debtors
2024
2023
Due withln one year
Other debtors
Prepayment and accrued income
29.405
79.281
9.810
3,390
108.686
13.200
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
73.289
21.440
13.570
1.400
94,729
14.970
11.
Financial instruments
2024
2023
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income
and expenditure
76,265
91.191
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise bank
balances.
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ThE SOCIAL WORK AWARDS UMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12.
Statement of funds
ststement of funds- current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at I
April 2023
Income
Expendlture
unr￿tricted funds
General funds
89.421
242.375
1241,5741
90,222
ststement of funds- prlor year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at I
April 2022
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General funds
55.406
247,304
1213.2891
89,421
13.
Analysls of net assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds- current perlod
Unrestrirted
Funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
184.951
194.729)
184.951
194.7291
Total
90.222
90.222
Analysis of net assets between funds- prlor period
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
104,391
114.970}
104,391
{14.9701
Totsl
89,421
89.421
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