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2022-08-31-accounts

ANNUAL YEAR ACCOUNTS

AS AT

31 AUGUST 2022

Annual Accounts Report

As at 31 August 2022

Company number: 07356269

Charity number 1146693

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Contents Page
Index and company data 4
Independent examination report 7
Trustees’ report 8
Accountant’s report 11
Statement of financial activities 12
Balance sheet 13
Notes to the financial statements 15
Detailed income & expenditure account 22
(not part of statutory report)

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Annual Accounts Report of the Board of Trustees for year ending 31 August 2022

The Board of Trustees presents its directors’ annual financial report and unaudited financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2022

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Index and Company data

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name: Living Faith International Ministries Charity registration number: 1146693 Company registration number: 07356269 Registered Office & Operational address: 170 Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1SY Contact details: Tel 01536 659633 or 07874 642071 Email: info@livingfaithtemple.com www.livingfaithtemple.com

Trustees

Mr David Bizabani (Chairman)(Youth Pastor) Mr Nigel Tatenda Mutsongonono (Pastor) Mrs Faith Bvumbe (Deaconess) Mr Cletos Mubwanda (Pastor) Mr Saul Muchenje Mr Cleto Mudhefi (Elder)

Senior Pastoral Team

Mr David Midzi Presiding Bishop Mrs Naome Midzi Senior Pastor Management Committee Mr Edson Mubwanda Service Manager (Elder) Mrs Esnart Bizabani Public Relations & Safeguarding Officer (Pastor) Mrs Patience Onwuegbuzie Accounts Payable Manager (Deaconess) Mrs Rose Mubwanda Children Ministry Officer (Elder) Mrs Edna Morris Secretary (Elder) Mr Innocent Masango Building Committee Chairperson (Elder) Mrs Fadzai Masango Head of Catering Department (Deaconess)

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Professionals Contacts

Accountants :

SRM Accountants

SRM Accountants &Tax Advisors

6[th] Floor, Grosvenor House, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QB Telephone 01536659064, Mobile 07913765694 Email:info@srmaccountants.com Web: www.srmaccountants.com

Independent Examiner: ALC Accountants Limited

14 Westbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 9NA

Bankers: HSBC

HSBC, 22-24 Corporation Street, Corby, NN17 1NJ

The Charity Bank Limited, Fosse House,182 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE T: +44 (0)1732 441900 E: enquiries@charitybank.org

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Independent Examiners' Report

Living Faith International Ministries

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of the charity

Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2022

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022, which are set out on pages 15 to 26.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees, who are also the directors of Living Faith International Ministries for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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 needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

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:

(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and

(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of 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 statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

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

(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities; have not been met; or (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Angeline Chikuruwo

Angeline Chikuruwo ACCA 14 Westbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 9NA

The date upon which my opinion was expressed is

Date: 28 March 2023

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TRUSTEES' MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS REPORT For the year ending 31 August 2022

Directors and Trustees

The Living Faith International Ministries is a registered charitable organization (Charity Number 1146693) whose registered address is 170 Cottingham Road Corby NN17 1SY.

The Charity Trustees are: Mr David Nyika Bizabani (Chairman) (Youth Pastor), Mr Nigel Mutsongonono (Pastor), Mrs Faith Bvumbe (Deaconess), Mr Cletos Mubwanda (Pastor), Mr Saul Muchenje and Mr Cleto Mudhefi (Elder)

Principal activity, Organisation and decision making strategy

Living Faith International Ministries operates under guidance of the Church Presiding Bishop, David Midzi, who has overall spiritual oversight of the organization’s operations. The Trustees are accountable to upholding the ministerial vision of the church inclusive of promoting the pastoral and evangelical social responsibility of the church as enunciated by the Church Leadership.

Objectives

Our vision is to reach our local community and beyond with the message of hope in Jesus Christ and to train, equip and release the five-fold ministry gifts both into the communities we operate in and globally. To build a strong church based on biblical principles whose purpose is to teach the word of God with simplicity and clarity so as to effect positive change in our community. Living Faith International Ministries also endeavours to work with other churches and organizations whose mission identifies with their own again to contribute positively to our community. In this regard we have continued our support through collaborative working and sustainable engagement with our Local Authorities and Boroughs to ensure meeting of our corporate social responsibility in the community.

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Local and International Engagement

Following official opening of the former Connaught Centre and now Living Centre, we have continued to witness a steady rise of engagement with the community. This is evidenced by public members’ traffic figures on Community Hall, Storage and Office Hire enquiries and substantive bookings.

The Living Centre also partnered with the Local Authority in championing the Corby Churches’ initiative towards the Ukrainian Refugee cause by offering free facility usage for temporary day sheltering and English Language tutorial classes in the Main Hall and Rooms within the facility.

The Ministry continues to provide support to Living Faith IM Ministries established in Uganda, Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The Support is in the form of token financial donations catering for hire, maintenance and repair of structural buildings used as places of worship. In the year under review, there was prevalence of high winds in Zimbabwe and flooding in Pakistan warranting request for donations in cash and kind to ameliorate impact and effect of natural disasters.

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT – continued

Review of financial activities

The Financials- 4-year financial overview

The following chart shows a summary of Living Faith International Ministries’ financial position for a four-year period running.

As at 31 As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element Aug 2019 2020 2021 2022
Restricted Income 81,445 25,250 5,523 7,683
Unrestricted Income 151,103 168,301 116,032 175,455
Total Income 232,548 193,551 121,556 183,138
Expenditure-Unrestricted 119,250 199,374 128,796 157,743
Expenditure-Restricted 0 748 0 0
Expenditure Total 119,250 200,122 128,796 157,743
Surplus/Deficit- Unrestricted 31,853 -31,073 -12,763 17,712
Surplus/Deficit- Restricted 81,445 24,502 5,523 7,683
Surplus/Deficit Total 113,298 -6,571 -7,239 25,395
Fixed Assets 639,311 611,813 588,568 564,276
Cash & Cash Equivalents 13,426 57,787 42,692 72,978
Charity Funds 229,509 236,114 243,354 268,749

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT – continued

For the annual financial year ending 31 August 2022, total unrestricted funds amounted to £ 175,455 which is an increase of £ 59,423 when compared to the previous year. Part of this increase includes insurance claim pay-out of £25,000 as well as grant income of £6,700. The rest can be attributed to increased missions’ activity which gave rise to increased donations. Restricted income has remained fairly flat at £7,683 compared to £5,523 in the previous year.

Expenditure Analysis

The expenditure was £157,743 in 2022 when compared to £128,796 in 2021. This increase of £28,947 can mainly be attributed to increased missions activities In the year as well as conference meeting resuming after a 2 year gap.

As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Income 232,548 193,551 121,556 183,138
Expenditure Total 119,250 200,122 128,796 157,743

Surplus/Deficit Analysis

As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element 2019 2020 2021 2022
Surplus/Deficit-Unrestricted 31,853 -31,073 -12,763 17,712
Surplus/Deficit- Restricted 81,445 24,502 5,523 7,683
Surplus/Deficit Total 113,298 -6,571 -7,239 25,395

Fixed Assets

As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element 2019 2020 2021 2022
Fixed Assets 639,311 611,813 588,568 564,276

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

The closing bank balances as at 31 August 2022 were as follows.

Living Centre Building Fund
Main Church Account
Covenant Account

Activities Account
2,734
4,084
54,132
12,028

72,978

As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element 2019 2020 2021 2022
Cash & Cash
Equivalents 13,426 57,787 42,692 72,978

Charity Funds

There has been a slight increase in Charity funds from £243,354 in 2021 to 268,749 as shown below.

As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug
As at 31 Aug As at 31 Aug
Financial element 2019 2020 2021 2022
Charity Funds 229,509 236,114 243,354 268,749

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT – continued

Risks

The Trustees continue to assess the risks to which the Charitable Trust is exposed. This includes the potential risks to the Trust which are posed by the uncertainties in the investment markets. They have concluded that their policies remain prudent and reasonable in the current circumstances. The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which Living Faith International Ministries is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated at least annually. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks Living Faith International Ministries faces. Significant external risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of church members, suppliers, volunteers, clients and visitors to the church. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.

Responsibilities for producing financial statements

The Trustee prepare accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its income and expenditure for that period. In

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT – continued

Appreciation

The Trustees wish to place on record their appreciation of the efforts of the Management Committee and volunteers, for the welfare of the society.

This Annual accounts report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 27/03/2023 and signed on their behalf.

Signed

............................................ MR DAVID BIZABANI

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Accountants' Report

Accountants' report to the directors and/or trustees of Living Faith International Ministries

You consider that the company/charity is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 August 2022, but an independent examination from an external examiner as per Charities Commission guidelines. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company/charity at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss (income and expenditure account in case of charity) for the financial year ending 31 August 2022.

In accordance with your instructions and the special provisions of Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 relating to small entities, we have prepared the accounts which comprise annual statement of financial statement, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the accounting records of the company/charity and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.

We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.

Msmuchenje

Saul Muchenje

ACCA, MSc Finance, BSc Applied Accounting, PhD Finance Finalist

SRM Accountants &Tax Advisors

SRM Accountants, 32 Cotswold Close, Corby, NN18 8GN 24/03/2023

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 August 2022

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and legacies2
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure
Total resources expended
Net movement in funds
Surplus
8
Unrestricted
Fund
£
175,455
Restricted
Total Funds
Fund
20221
£
£
7,683
183,138
7,683
183,138
0
157,743
7,683
25,395
175,455
157,743
17,712

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

BALANCE SHEET – 31 August 2022
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
1,5
Current Assets
Cash at bank and investments
6
Current Liabilities
Creditors - amounts falling due within one
year
7
Net Current Assets
Liabilities
Creditors- amounts failing due after one year 9
NET ASSETS
Charity Funds
Surplus/Deficit-General fund
1,8
General Fund
Surplus- Restricted fund
1,8
CHARITY'S FUNDS
2022
2021
£
£
564,276
588,568
72,978
42,692
72,978
42,692
(55,599)
(29,715)
17,379
37,989
(312,906)
(358,191)
268,749
243,354
17,712
-12,764
243,354
250,594
7,683
5,524
268,749
243,354

These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 relating to small entities.

These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on 27/03/2023 and are signed on their behalf by:

............................................

MR DAVID BIZABANI

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2022

  1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year.

Basis of preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of fixed asset investments at market value, and in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005.

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Unrestricted funds include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of assets at market values.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management Committee for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal or voluntarily for the purpose of raising funds for a particular purpose.

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2022

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2022

Resource expended

Fixed Assets

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2022

Impairment reviews are carried out as and when evidence comes to light that that the recoverable amount of a functional fixed asset is below its net book value due to damage, obsolescence or other relevant factors.

Revaluation

Tangible fixed assets are initially be measured at cost which are the costs that are directly attributable to bringing the asset into working condition for its intended use. Subsequent expenditure should be capitalised in three circumstances:

2. A) Donations and other Income

The donations are received through either cash, cheque, card payments or direct payments into the bank accounts. The amount received during the 12 months period

Total Unrestricted
Income
Fund
£
175,455
Unrestricted
Income
Fund
£
175,455
Restricted
Income
Gift Aid
Total
Funds
Fund
2021
£
£
£
7,683
-
183,138
7,683
-
183,138
175,455

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2021

2 B) Expenditure

Total Unrestricted
Expenditure
Fund
£
157,743
Restricted
Expenditure
Fund
£
-
-
Total
Expenditure
2022
£
157,743
157,743
157,743

3. REMUNERATION

The Senior Pastor is the only full-time employee paid by the charity. However, the remuneration paid to the Pastor is only an allowance to cover his costs, the church is not in a position to appropriately remunerate him as yet. All the other members work on voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration from the Charity.

SRM Accountants, the named accountants for Living Faith International Ministries, have been providing accountancy and tax advisory services on voluntary basis for the past five years and no accountancy fees have been charged in the past. The Chartered Accountants firm have clearly stated that they wish to maintain the same position for an unforeseeable period as long as they remain the appointed firm until such time the Trustees and the management council decide to appoint a different firm.

4. DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION

No remuneration or benefits were received by the Trustees during the year. Any expenses paid were re-imbursement for costs incurred.

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – 31 August 2022

5 FIXED ASSETS - TANGIBLE

Cost
At 01 September
2021
Additions in the
year
Disposals
25 Year lease
Capital
improvements
Additional capital
improvements
Roof replacement
Revaluations
At 31 August 2022
Depreciation
At 01 September
2021
Charge for the year
On Disposals
At 31 August 2022
Net book value at
31 August 2022
Net book value at
31 August 2021
Media
equipment
Living
Centre
Furniture
Computer
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
13,361
631,347
6,354
1,654
652,716
2,821
2,821
16,182
631,347
6,354
1,654
655,537
12,041
50,506
1,270
331
64,148
894
25,253
635
331
27,113
-
-
12,935
75,759
1,905
662
91,261
3,247
555,588
4,449
992
564,276
1,320
580,841
5,084
1,323
588,568

Fixed assets

The above figure for fixed assets comprises of the following figures: The Living Faith International Ministries have taken a 25-year lease of the former Corby Baptist Church at a consideration of £36,878 and this has been capitalised and has be depreciated over 25 years on a straight line basis.

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6. CASH AT BANK

Living Centre Building Fund
Main Church Account
Covenant Account
Activities Account
£
2,734
4,084
54,132
12,028

72,978

7.
CREDITORS - due within one year
Details of creditors falling within 1 year are as follows:
Arkle Finance
Investec Asset Finance
HSBC Business Bounce Back Loan
Other creditors
£
7,083
7,281
11,882
29,353
55,599

8. FUNDS

Surplus
General Funds
Revaluation reserve
General
Restricted
Total
Fund
Fund
£
£
£
17,712
7,683
25,395
243,354
243,354
-
-
261,066
7,683
268,749

The trustees have designated that two funds (General & Living Centre Building Fund) shall be set aside for the specific purposes as outlined in note 1(f). Transfers are made in line with these purposes.

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9. CREDITORS FAILING AFTER ONE YEAR £
Charity Bank (Over 25 years) 278,656
Industrial Kitchen installation funded by 2 companies over 5years
Arkle finance
1,839
Investec Asset Finance
2,436
HSBC Business Bounce back Loan29,975
34,250
312,906

The loan from the Charity Bank has been obtained at an interest rate of 3.25% per cent per annum above the base rate of the Bank of England from time to time, provided that if the Bank of England base rate is lower than 0%, the Bank of England base rate applicable to the Loan shall be deemed to be 0% for the period of time that the rate is lower than 0%.

The term of the loan is 25 years. The start date of the loan was 20 April 2018 with the first interest repayment debited on 12 May 2018.

An additional bridge loan of £61,000 was taken in 2020 to fund the roof replacement for the Sports Hall and this was meant to be to be repaid in 2 tranches with the first end of August but The Charity Bank has now incorporated it into the main loan account which is to be spread over the 25 year period.

Due to Coronavirus, the Charity sought a business bounce bank loan to alleviate cash flow problems. Repayment of the loan commenced in June 2021 and will be repaid over 5 years.

10. Taxation

As a charity, Living Faith International Ministries is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.

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LIVING FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES DETAILED INTERIM INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

For year ending 31 August 2022

Incoming Resources-Income
Donations
Other income
Total income
Resources expended- Expenditure
Donations – FCC
Pastor Salary
Printing
Charity Bank payments
Travel and Subsistence
Conferences Costs / Honorarium
Finance Costs
Water, Gas & Electricity
Stationery
Missionary work
Council Tax
Professional fees
Prayer retreat
Food Bank
Property Maintenance
Licensing
Subscriptions
Card Terminal processing fee
Mobile phone
Insurance
Other miscellaneous
Bank charges
Independent Examination Fees
Employer PAYE and NI
Total Expenditure
Special Write Back Creditors
Surplus/Deficit for the period
2022
2021
£
£
128,440
93,509
54,698
28,048
183,138
121,556
1,200
900
26,521
24,036
462
694
23,359
22,259
3,313
2,494
16,176
1,469
21,260
15,814
12,132
23,154
-
61
26,761
11,766
3,459
6,810
-
-
-
-
2,245
442
8,981
9,261
116
325
3,329
1,814
2,139
3,715
281
312
3,894
3,594
1,964
760
150
-
157,743
128,796
157,743
128,796
-
157,743
128,796
25,395
(7,239)