2025-03-31-accounts - Livingwell Community Church

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Company Ltd by Guarantee No. 06326889

Registered Charity Number: 1145323

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR

LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD

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CONTENTS Company & Charity Information Trustee Report Independent Examiner’s Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to Financial Statement	PAGE NO 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 9 - 11

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LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD

COMPANY AND CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES:

Derrick Dunkley (Chair) Ms Yvonne Jeffries

REGISTERED OFFICE:

40 Woodview Drive Woodview Birmingham B15 2HU

REGISTERED NUMBER

06326889 (England and Wales)

REGISTERD CHARITY NUMBER:

1145323

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

L Charles Accounting Limited Birmingham Victoria Square 156 Great Charles Street Birmingham B3 3HN

PLACE OF WORSHIP:

Woodview Community Centre Woodview Drive Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2HU

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LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Directors, who are also trustees for the purposes of the Charity Act, present their annual report and independently reviewed Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2024

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association the objects of the charity are:

(I) FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS, STATEMENTS OF THE BELIEF APPEARING IN THE TEACHING OF THE BIBLE.

(II) TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY COHESION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC

(III) TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENET, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS

SUMMARY

Chairman’s Report – Edgbaston Community Centre For the Financial Year Ending 31 March 2025

Introduction

As Chair of Livingwell Community Church, I am pleased to present this report for Edgbaston Community Centre, reflecting on a year of resilience, growth, and community impact. This period has been defined by our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive space for all, while responding to the evolving needs of our community.

Key Achievements During the Reporting Period

Warm Welcome Spaces: Delivered free refreshments, internet access, and warm meals to support residents during the cost-of-living crisis.
Community Events: Windrush 75 Celebration – Honored cultural heritage and diversity.
Breakfast Bonanza Kids Club – Provided free breakfasts during term time, supporting families and promoting healthy habits.
Coffee Morning Experience – Created a friendly environment for social interaction and networking.
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives: Partnered with Emerging Futures and GAIN Birmingham to offer drop-in support for individuals affected by substance misuse and those seeking wellbeing assistance.
Energy Support: Distributed 10 warm packs and hosted 12 energy workshops, benefiting over 100 residents.
Carer Support: Hosted Arts for Carers and Sickle Cell Awareness sessions, promoting education and wellbeing for unpaid carers and families.

Community Feedback Our users’ voices highlight the Centre’s positive impact:

“Lovely place. Clean and easy to find. Small café but well-priced and friendly lady who served us.”
“Lots of community activities here… Nice and friendly place with good parking.”
“The group has boosted my confidence… It helps me with my mental wellbeing.”

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“Volunteering here has been incredible. The respectful and friendly environment allows you to flourish and give back to the community.”

Financial Overview

Despite economic challenges, our financial position remains stable through prudent management and diversified income streams. Independently examined accounts will be presented separately. We continue to prioritize sustainability and operational efficiency.

Looking Ahead

Our focus for the coming year includes:

Expanding youth and family programs.
Strengthening partnerships for health and wellbeing.
Securing long-term sustainability through innovative funding strategies.

I extend heartfelt gratitude to our staff, volunteers, and Board Members. Your dedication and passion have been the cornerstone of our success. Together, we have built a thriving, resilient community, and we look forward to another year of growth and impact.

Rev Derrick Dunkley Chair

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the directors on 28[th] November 2025

and signed on their behalf: …..............................................................................................

Mr Derrick Dunkley, Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 – 5 and 7 – 11.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

As the Charity’s Independent Examiner to the trustees I am responsible for preparation of the accounts; and consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the Charities Act and
To state whether matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examination statement

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 explanation 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiners’ statement

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

a. Which give me a reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
b. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

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

Letha A Charles, ACMA, MiP L Charles Accounting Ltd 156 Great Charles Street Birmingham B3 3HN

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LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31st March 2025

for the year ended 31st March 2025
Notes	2025
	£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets	-
Tangible assets 7	3,026
Investments	-
	3,026

Current assets
Stocks	-
Debtors 8	-
Prepayments and accrued income	-
Cash at bank and in hand	21,133
	21,133

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9	(22,299)

Net current assets	(1,166)

Total assets less current liabilities	1,860

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 10	-

Provisions for liabilities	-


Net liabilities	1,860

Capital and reserves
Called up share capital	-
Share premium	-
Revaluation reserve	-
Profit and loss account 12	1,860

MEMBERS' FUNDS	1,860

For the year ending 31st March 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Director's responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006

The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provision applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime. The accounts were approved by the board on 28[th] November 2025.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the financial reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Financial Reporting Standard Number 1

Exemption has been taken from preparing a cashflow statement on the grounds that the company qualifies as a small company.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Fixtures, fittings, computers and office equipment

25% per annum on the fixed instalment basis

Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all the costs, related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributable to headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Funding

Unrestricted Funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for the restricted purpose within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for a particular restricted purpose. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

The notes form part of the financial statements

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		2025 2024	2025 2024	2025 2024
2	INCOME FROM DONATIONS & LEGACIES	£

	Donations & legacies 29,508 5,984


3	GRANT
	Awards for All Accrued Income	3,570 23,590
		3,570 23,590

4	INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTVITIES

	Church Events and Café	83,262 48,365


5	INVESTMENT INCOME

	Interest receivable	0 1,522


6	EXPENDITURE	2025 2024
	Charitable Activities	£ £

	Direct cost of activities	113,196 84,054
	Premises costs	327 231
	Independent Examiner's fee	- 0
		115,051 84,381
7	STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES


	Trustee Stewardship insurance of £455 was paid during the year (PYR £482)

	Employees			2025 2024
				Number Number

	The average monthly number of employees during the year was:			6 4
	during the year was:


Employment costs:
Wages and salaries			89,883 61,927
Social security costs			0 0
Pensions costs			749 1,079
			90,632 63,006

Trustee Stewardship insurance of £455 was paid during the year (PYR £482)	Trustee Stewardship insurance of £455 was paid during the year (PYR £482)
Employees	2025	2024
	Number	Number
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:	6	4
Employment costs:
Wages and salaries	89,883	61,927
Social security costs	0	0
Pensions costs	749	1,079
	90,632	63,006

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	Unrestricted	Restricted
8 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS	Funds	Funds


Cost
At 31 March 2024	7,548 7,548
Additions	530 530
Disposals	- -
As at 31 March 2025	8,078 8,078

Depreciation
At 31 March 2024	2,473 2,473
Charge for the period	2,579 2,579
Disposals	- -
As at 31 March 2025	2,579 2,579

Net book value
At 31 March 2024	5,075 5,075
At 31 March 2025	3,026 3,026


9 Debtors		At 31 March
		2025
		£

Trade debtors		-
Prepayments and accrued income		-
Other debtors		-
		(12,500)

		At 31 March
		2025
		£

		-
		-
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts		-
Trade creditors Taxation and social security costs Accrued expenses		(22,299)
		-
		-
		(22,299)
11 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year		-

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At 31 March 2025 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted Total	At 31 March 2025 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted Total	At 31 March 2025


Fixed Assets	5,075 -	7,228
Net Current Assets	11,933 -	-1,735
Long term Liabilities	0 - 0
	- 17,008 5,493

13. Restricted Funds

No restricted funds were held by the Charity at 31 March 2025

14. Restricted Funds

At 31 March 2025 the organisation had no annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases.

15. Related Party transactions

There were no transactions with related parties during the year or previous year that require disclose in these accounts.

16. Other information

LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD is a CHARITABLE Company Limited by Guarantee and is a charity registered with the Charity Commissioners number 114323 and incorporated on 27 July 2007, with name change adopted as amended by special resolution dated 29 September 2011 in England. Its registered office is:

40 Woodview Drive

Woodview Community Centre Birmingham B15 2HU

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Registered number: 06326889

LIVINGWELL COMMUNITY CHURCH LTD DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

L CHARLES ACCOUNTING LIMITED

Livingwell Community Church Ltd Contents

	Page
Company Information	1
Director's Report	2
Accountant's Report	3
Income and Expenditure Account	4
Balance Sheet	5
Notes to the Financial Statements	6—7
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account	8

Livingwell Community Church Ltd Company Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Director	Mr Derrick Dunkley
Company Number	06326889
Registered Office	Woodview Community Centre Woodview Drive
	Edgbaston
	Birmingham
	West Midlands
	B15 2HU
Accountants	L CHARLES ACCOUNTING LIMITED
	AICPA, CIMA MiP
	156 Great Charles Street
	C/O L Charles Accounting Limited
	BIRMINGHAM
	WEST MIDLANDS
	B3 3HN

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Company No. 06326889 Director's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

The director presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Directors

The director who held office during the year were as follows:

Mr Derrick Dunkley

Statement of Director's Responsibilities

The director is responsible for preparing the Director's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the director is required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The director is 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 Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The director is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Small Company Rules

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

On behalf of the board

Mr Derrick Dunkley Director Date

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Livingwell Community Church Ltd for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, and the related notes from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

As a practising member firm of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://www.cimaglobal.com.

This report is made solely to the director of Livingwell Community Church Ltd in accordance with our terms of engagement. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Livingwell Community Church Ltd and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the director of Livingwell Community Church Ltd in this report in accordance with the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants as detailed at http://www.cimaglobal.com. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and its director for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that Livingwell Community Church Ltd has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of Livingwell Community Church Ltd. You consider that Livingwell Community Church Ltd is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Livingwell Community Church Ltd. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

L Charles Accounting Ltd Date

L CHARLES ACCOUNTING LIMITED AICPA, CIMA MiP 156 Great Charles Street C/O L Charles Accounting Limited BIRMINGHAM WEST MIDLANDS B3 3HN

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes TURNOVER Cost of sales GROSS SURPLUS Administrative expenses OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Other interest receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR	2025 £ 116,340 (97,784) 18,556 (15,682) 2,874 - (1,586) 1,288	2024 £ 77,938 (68,582)
		9,356 (15,799)
		(6,443) 1,891 (369)
		(4,921)

The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025

2025 £ £ 3,026 3,026 - 21,133 21,133 (22,299) (1,166) 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860	2025 £ £ 3,026 3,026 - 21,133 21,133 (22,299) (1,166) 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860	2024 £ £ 5,075 5,075 (12,500) 24,433 11,933 (16,436) (4,503) 572 572 572 572	2024 £ £ 5,075 5,075 (12,500) 24,433 11,933 (16,436) (4,503) 572 572 572 572
	3,026 (1,166)		5,075 (4,503)
21,133 (22,299)		11,933 (16,436)

	1,860		572
	1,860		572
	1,860		572
	1,860		572

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

On behalf of the board

Mr Derrick Dunkley

Director Date

The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. General Information

Livingwell Community Church Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 06326889. The registered office is Woodview Community Centre Woodview Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2HU.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

2.2. Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.

Rendering of services

Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.

2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on straight line bases:

Plant & Machinery 20% per annum Computer Equipment 20% per annum

3. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 10 (2024: 8)

4. Tangible Assets

Plant & Machinery £ 320 -	Computer Equipment £ 12,046 530	Total £ 12,366 530
320	12,576	12,896
64 64	7,227 2,515	7,291 2,579
128	9,742	9,870
192	2,834	3,026
256	4,819	5,075

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Debtors

. Debtors
Due within one year Prepayments and accrued income . Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade creditors Bank loans and overdrafts Other loans Corporation tax Other taxes and social security Director's loan account	2025 £ - 2025 £ 3,371 - 15,226 (375) 1,131 2,946 22,299	2024 £ (12,500)
		2024 £ - 803 15,226 (375) 573 209
		16,436

6. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

7. Share Capital

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Livingwell Community Church Ltd Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

2025 £ £ 73,346 29,508 9,916 3,570 116,340 2,927 5,470 816 335 3,446 84,790 (97,784) 18,556 749 956 604 87 1,855 2,930 1,056 455 792 736 14 429 693 460 582 - 705 2,579 (15,682) 2,874 - - 1,586 (1,586) 1,288	2025 £ £ 73,346 29,508 9,916 3,570 116,340 2,927 5,470 816 335 3,446 84,790 (97,784) 18,556 749 956 604 87 1,855 2,930 1,056 455 792 736 14 429 693 460 582 - 705 2,579 (15,682) 2,874 - - 1,586 (1,586) 1,288	2024 £ £ 38,245 5,983 10,120 23,590 77,938 443 4,436 1,710 66 - 61,927 (68,582) 9,356 1,079 - - - 327 3,255 - - 235 268 159 2,408 4,731 - 85 110 669 2,473 (15,799) (6,443) 1,891 1,891 369 (369) (4,921)	2024 £ £ 38,245 5,983 10,120 23,590 77,938 443 4,436 1,710 66 - 61,927 (68,582) 9,356 1,079 - - - 327 3,255 - - 235 268 159 2,408 4,731 - 85 110 669 2,473 (15,799) (6,443) 1,891 1,891 369 (369) (4,921)
	116,340 (97,784)		77,938 (68,582)
749 956 604 87 1,855 2,930 1,056 455 792 736 14 429 693 460 582 - 705 2,579		1,079 - - - 327 3,255 - - 235 268 159 2,408 4,731 - 85 110 669 2,473
	18,556 (15,682)		9,356 (15,799)
-		1,891
	2,874 - (1,586)		(6,443) 1,891 (369)
1,586		369

	1,288		(4,921)

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