REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1159952
ort of the Tr
ees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 A ri12024
for
New Gos
el Hall Trust
Sandra Thurgood FCCA FMUT ATT Bsc
3 Dells Lane
8iggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8LP

New Gos
el Hall Trust
Contents olthe Financi
lor the Year Ended 5
stst&menls
Page
Referen¢e and Adminislralive Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Slalemènl of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Slalements
9 10 13
Detailed Slalemenl of Financial Activities
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New Gos
el Hall Trust
Refe￿rn￿ and Adminislralive Details
for the Year Ended 5
ril 2024
TRUSTEES
R C Kingston
K Allen (resigned 30.10.241
N Baxter
C Barnes Ir&signed 30.10.241
H M Tuffin
VV Edwards lappoinled 30.10.241
E Remminglon lappoinled 30.10.241
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Frylh House
Bushfield Road
Bovingdon
Hertlordshire
HP3 ODR
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1159952
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Sandra Thurgood
3 Dells Lane
Biggleswade
Bedlordshire
SG18 8LP
FCCA FMAAT Arr Bsc
CHAIRMAN
H M Tuffin
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Now Gospel Hall Trust
Report ofthe Tru5tee5
for the Year Ended 5
ril 2024
The Trustees present Ihttir report along with the financial slalemenls of the Charity for the yèar ended 5 April
2024. The financial stslemenls have been prepared in a¢¢ordan¢e with the a¢¢ounling policies sel out on
page 9-13 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The ¢harilable purposes of the Charity are the advancernent of the Christian religion for the public benefit,
in¢luding by the carrying on ol the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Teslamenls of the Holy
Bible as followed by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as the Plymouth
Brethren Christian Church Ilhe 'Brelhren l and any other charitable purposes ¢onne¢led with Brethren. The
core doctrine of the Brethren and proper praclices in furtheran￿ of certain aspects ol doctrine are
summaiised in two s¢hedules lo the Trust Deed.
Main activities and achievements
The Trust provides and maintains Gospel halls where religious meetings are held by the local Brethren
community. Details of the origins, teachings and way ol life of the Brethren can be found on the website
w￿.plYmOU1hbrelhr&nChrls1lanchUrch.Org and in the schedules lo the Trust Deed.
Meetings
Meetings held al the Gospel halllsl would normally include the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel
prea¢hings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a slruclured weekly schedule ot meetings and.
depending on the particular meeting, between 50 and 500 people normally allend these occasions.
The meetings are allended by the regular congregation and mosl are open to other properly disposed visitors.
The notice board outside the Hall welcomes visitors and displays the limes of Gospel preachings, along with a
telephone number for Ihose seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by slreel
prea¢httrs, also display this information.
Bibles alld an extensiv& range of other Christian reading material are on display al the halls and visitors are
free lo help themselves.
Spreading the Gospel message and the life of a Christian
The Gospel halls are a base from which the re9ular congregation and others who allend the meetings are
en¢ouraged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed.
Members of the congregation participate in a programme of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provided
free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out lo interested members of the public.
Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material is on display at the Hall. lo which visitors are
free lo help themselves.
One ol the Trust's principal aclivities that fLJrther ils objectives is providing a facility for the coordination of
'oulr&ach' work into the wider ¢ommunily.
This report includes some of the things that we have been engaged in during 2023-24
Gospel tracts and literature available from the Gospel Hall
The Trust maintains a stock and display of gospel Iracls, lileralure and Bibles in the foyer of our main Gospel
Ha11 and this fact is advertised on the sign board al the street entrance.
Street preachings and Gospel tra¢t dlstributlon
Regular open air preachings are held in the maiket square of Hemel Hempstead on weekdays.
Supporting thè Rapid Reli&f Team charity
Volunteers from our congregation support the work and manage local events for a separate charity, the
Rapid Relief Team. in the Wesl Hertfordshire and North London area.
Plans for Futurè Periods
Despite the increased cost of energy and services, the Iruslees feel that these increased costs are not
signili¢anlly impacting on the ability of the charity lo continue as a going concem.
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N8w Gos
el Hall Trust
ort of the Trustee5
for the Year Ended 5 April 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The trustees of New Gospel Hall Trust confi'rm that they have corllplied with their duty under section 4 of the
Charities Acl 2011 to have due regard lo the Charity Commission's general guidance lo charities on public
benefit.
The life of a Christian
In carrying out this work. the congregation considers itself lo be living out ils faith in practice, as particularfy
exemplrfied in the following exiracl from the schedule lo the Trust Deed on living a Christian life..
1. We seek and are encouraged lo live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider
community (including former Brelhrenl, in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2."21
2. We regulady go OLJI from our homes lo preach on the streets, lo disliibule Christian literature and engage
with the wider ¢ommunily lincludin9 former Brethren) in order lo present eternal salvation. available to all men
by faith in Jesus Christ.12 Tim 4'.21.
3. We seek as members of the public lo lead Christian lives as husbands and wives, parents, children,
employers. employees and neighbours. (Col 3'.22-25, Col 4'.11.
4. The preservation and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from
God. (Psalm 127..3-51. The eldedy are valued members of the community. for whom both their family and the
wider community are expected lo care.
5. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours lo others, and deal with all other people lincluding
former Brelhrenl openly, honestly and faidy and consistent wilh these principles, we should give our lime.
talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community, in so far as reasonable given our abilities
and Dur available resources. IM8117'.12, Matt 22.'39, Eph 4.'281.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
In the year ended 5 April 2024, the Trust had a modest delicil of in¢oming resources over resour￿$
expended,
The deliGil was due lo an increase in donated services lo pay for maintenance costs and improvements lo
gospel halls supported by the Trust.
Total voluntary income rwived this year was £139,148 compared lo £154,749 in the previous year.
All funds held were unreslricled funds.
Principal funding sources
Funding is soughl throLJgh gifts from the congregation and Gift Aid 15 claiTned on eligible donations. Funding
is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementary objectives.
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New Gos
81 Hall Trust
Report ofthe Tru51ees
for th8 Year Ended 5 April 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish lo relain, appropriate lo the charity's needs.
This is based on the ¢harily's size and the level of financial commilmenls. The policy is lo have a level of
reserves that meet ils ongoing commitments for al least six months. The Trustees aim lo ensure that the
Charity will be able lo continue lo fulfil ils charitable objectives even Ff there is a temporary shortfall in income
or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal.
The Congregation is kept regularly informed as lo particular needs for funds, and other relevant matters and
the Trustees aim lo ensure that the Charity will be able lo continue lo fulfil ils charitable objectives &ven if
there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds app&al lo thè
congregation.
Furthermore the size of the congregation is increasing and the Trustees are actively looking for anc>lher
gospel hall in the area. Funds are being accumulated for this purpose resulting in an increase in reserves
and the holding of a cash balance that is higher than the ongoing six month commitment.
Free reserves al the year end were £539,97412023 '. £536,144]. 11 is anlicipaled that thes6 will be used lo
acquire further gospel halls in the local area.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govorning documènt
New Gospel Hall Trust is an unincorporated trust consliluled by a Deed of Trust dated 20 October 1978,
amended by various Deeds and most recently by Deed ol Variation dated 13th February 2014, The Trust was
registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15th January 2015 under Charity
Registration Number". 1159952.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustèes
The names of the Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are sel out on page 1.
None of the Trustees, nor any person connected with them, received any remuneration and one Iruslee
receiv￿ expenses amounting lo £22 12023..£1061. another Trustee received reimbursement of expenses
amounting lo £600 during the year, and another Iiuslee provided materials for maintenance amounting lo
£7,807 12023. £9,600] during the year.
Induction and training of new trustees
The Trust operates 2 Gospel halls and Trustees are chosen from among the iegular congregation of the
halls. New TrLJStees are nominaled by th& existing Trustees or by the congregation and musl be appointed by
unanimous resolution ol the congregaliori. They ale selected according lo their skills and experience and are
expected lo use both in furthering the objects of the Charity. Checks are made lo ensure the Trustees,
eligibility lo a¢1 and incoming Trustees are made aware of their responsibilities by the existing Trustees, who
ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance.
Wider network
The Trustees maintain informal links with Trustees of similar Charities wtth a view lo pooling experience
considered useful in pursuing the obje¢ls of the Charity. The Charily may pay invoices for Charities and
Trusts in the local area of similar purposes, Iheso include Sandringham Gospel Hall Trust. Heath Gospel
Hall Trust and Streamside Gospel Hall Trust.
The Irusl maintains particular links with the Sandringham Gospel Hall Trust, Heath Gospel Hall Trust and
Slreamside Gospel Hall Trust, with which il shares members of ils congregation.
Risk management
The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed and confirm that
they have established systems or procedures lo manage and miligale those risks.
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Npw GosLel Hall Trust
h TrJslee$
the Y&8r Ended 5
Ststement ol trustse8' responsibilities
The Iruslees a￿ responsitsle loi preparing the Tiustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in
ac£ordance with applicable law and United lQngdom Accounting Standards Iuniled Kingdorn Generally
Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for
each financi81 year which gnie a tru8 and fair view of the state of affairs of the d)arily and of the incoming
re50uices and applicalion of resources of the charity for that period. In prèparing these financial slalemenls.
the IIustee5 are required to..
select suitable accounting Policies and then apply them consisl8nlly,'
obseNe the methods and principles In the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
makejudgement5 ests"males that a￿ reasonable and prudent",
slate whether applicable attounlin9 stsndards have been lolk)wed, subject lo any materlal departures
di5cIo88d
and explained in the financial slalem8nls-.
prepare th8 financial slatamanls on th8 going concern basis unless il 1$ Inappropriate lo presume that the
chaiity
will ￿ntinu8 in oper8ti0n.
The Iruslees are ￿sponsible for keeping proper accounting ￿COrdS that disclose ￿th reasonable accuracy al
any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ernsU￿ that the finantsal slalemenls comp
with the Charities Act 2011, th8 Chari118s (Accnunls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the
trust deeis. They are also responsible foi safeguarding the asset8 of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the pievenlion and detection of fraud and other irr8gularities. All Iransadions have been
reviewed and approved by two Iru$l&8s.
Approved by order of the board ofttuslees on.....*l....... aftbA￿£Y..2sand S￿aned on ils behalfby..
ingston- Tru8
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IndeJ)811denl Examinerfs Rei)ori to the Trustees ol
N8w Gospd Hall Trust
Independont examinèr's report to the trustees of Nèw Gospel Hall Trust
I reporl to tlie charity Iruslees on tny 6xamination of the accounts of New Gospel Hall Trust Ilhe Trust) for the
year ended S April 2024.
Responsibllitles and basls of rgport
As the charily trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation ol the a¢counls in accordance with
Ihe requiretnenls ol the Charities Act 20111'the Acl'l.
I r@port in respect of rny exaTninalion of the Trust's accounls carried out under Section 145 of tho Act and in
carrying out my examination I h8ve followed All appllcable Directions glven by the Charity Cornmission under
Section 14515llbl ol the Act.
Indèpendent examin8rfs statement
I have completed ffly exarninalioll. I confirm that no material malters have come to my attention in conngclion
ilh the examination giiing me cause to believe that In 8ny materi81 ￿speCt..
accounting records were not kept In respeol of the TtU51 as required by Sectw)n 130 01 the Act., or
Ihe accounts do not aocord with Ihose records., or
the accounts do not comply wth the applicable requirements concerning the form and content ol
8ccounl8 sel out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulxlions 2008 other than sny requiretnenl
that th& accounts give a true and fair view which is not a rnaller Gonsidered as part 01 an independent
exarninati'on.
I have no concerns 8nd have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order lo enable a pioper und8r5tanding ol the accounts lo be
reached.
Sandra Thurgood
3 Oells Lane
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8LP
£Yol ZOL
FCCA FMAAT ATh Bsc
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New G05
el Hall Trus
Statement of Financial Activities
foi the Year Ended 5 A ril 2024
5.4.24
Total
funds
5.4.23
Total
funds
UTrreslri¢led
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
139,148
139,148
154,749
Investment income
11,210
11,210
2,154
Total
150,358
150,358
156,903
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Running gospel halls
Depreciation
Other activities
Governance costs
Donated SeNices
47,788
39,900
14,408
6,248
66,185
47,788
39,900
14,408
6,248
66,185
113,937
33,672
11,622
5,434
15,841
Total
174,529
174,529
180,506
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
124,1711
124,1711
123,8031
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
2,612,847
2,612.847
2.636,450
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2,588,676
2,588,676
2.612,847
The notes form part ol these finanual statements
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I￿￿0*pL￿g￿T￿
6.4.24
5.4.23
Unre8trfcied
fund
ReslriBied
lund
fund$
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tanglble as$els
2,048,702
2,048,702
2,076,703
CURRENT ASSETS
Deblors
Cash al bank
11,￿5
530,897
11,985
530,897
11,425
528,2e8
542,862
642,862
537.693
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due ￿1h￿ one year
10
12,8861
12,8881
11,5191
NET CURRENT ASSETS
539.074
539,974
536.144
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABIUTIES
2.588,876
2,588.678
2.612.847
NET ASSEYS
2.588,876
2,588.676
2.612,847
FLINDS
Unreslrl¢led funds
2,588.676
2,812,847
TOTAL FUNDS
2,588.676
2,612,847
The finan¢ig1 slalemenls were approved by the Board of Trustee¥ And OU￿￿)rfS8d lor issue on
JY......Elft*A*4. ..%&... and ware signed on Ils beh8llby.'
ngston- T
Tho Doie$fomi partollho86financla1 stalement5
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New G05
81 Hall Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
forth8 Ye&1 Ended S A ril 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial slalemenls of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordan¢e with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities..
Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffe¢live 1 January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial stalemenls have
been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the SlalÈmenl of Financial Aclivilies once the charity has enlillemenl lo the
funds, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are re¢ognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
¢ommilling the ¢harily lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in selllemenl and the amount ol th& obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
awounled for on an a¢crua15 basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all ¢osl
related lo the category. Where costs Cannot be directly allribuled lo particular headings they have been
allo¢al6d lo a¢livÈties on a basis consistent with the use of reSoUr￿s.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over ils estimated
useful life.
Freehold property
Improvements lo property
Plant and Equipment
10/0 on c051 and not provided
100/0 on cost
250k on reducing balan
Taxation
The charity is exempt from lax on its ¢harilable aclivilies.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled funds can be used in accordan¢e with the Charitable objectives al the discretion of the
Iruslees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular reslricled purpos&s within the objects ol the charity.
Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is in¢luded in the notes to the financial
sialemenls.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
5.4.24
5.4.23
Gift aid donations
Other donations
Income lax refunds
Contributions from the congregation
Donated services and facilities
Payroll Giving
53,820
15,272
13,456
47,918
990
7,692
44,010
3,715
11,003
88,195
990
6,836
139,148
154,749
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New Gos
81 Hall Trust
Noles to th8 Financi21 St8tements- continued
lor thè Year Ènde(15 April 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
5.4.24
5,4.23
Depos11 account interest
11,210
2.154
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Dir8Ct
Co8t8
Support
costs
Totals
Running gospel halls
Depreciation
Other activities
Goverriance costs
Donated Services
44,712
39,900
7,677
3,076
47,788
39,900
14,408
6,248
66,185
6,731
6,248
66,185
158,474
16,055
174,529
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no Iruslees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2024 nor for the year
ended 5 April 2023.
Trustees, expenses
During the year one Iruslee received expenses amounting lo £22 12023.. £1061, another Iruslee
received reimbursement of expenses amounting lo £600, and another trustee provided materials for
Maintenan￿ of the halls through his company amounting to £7,80712023'. £9,600].
DONATED SERVICES
Costs incurred in respect of donated serwces during the year were as follows..
Sandringham Gospel Hall Trust.. £44,374 12023.. £7,576]
Heath Gospel Hall Trust
£11,482 12023. £3,617]
Streamside Gospel Hall Trust
£6,702 12023.. £4.6491
VOLUNTEERS
New Gospel Hall Trust relies entirely on volunteers lo carry out the management, adminislralion and
general Maintenan￿ work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Tiuslees.
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81 Hall Trus
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for th8 Year Ènded 5 Apnl 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvement$
Freehold
prop&ty
Plant and
Equipment
property
Totals
COST
Al 6 April 2023
Additions
2,126,503
293,358
121,281
11,900
2,541,142
11.900
Al 5 April 2024
2,126,503
293,358
133,181
2,553,042
DEPRECIATION
Al 6 April 2023
Charge for year
141,141
14,912
221,430
17,161
101,868
7,828
464,439
39,901
Al 5 April 2024
156,053
238,591
109,696
504,340
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 5 April 2024
1,970,450
54,767
23,485
2,048,702
Al 5 April 2023
1,985,362
71,928
19,413
2,076,703
Land Registry Tille Nos. HD556634 Shanlock Hall Lane HD247904 Blackwaler Lane
DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
5.4.24
5.4.23
Gift Aid lax re¢overable
Prepayments and a¢¢rued income
8,121
3,844
7,783
3,642
11,965
11,425
10. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
5.4.24
5.4.23
Trade creditors
Other creditors
2,887
1,550
2,888
1,549
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
5.4.24
At 6.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,612,847
124.171}
2.588,676
TOTAL FUNDS
2,612,847
124,171}
2,588,676
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N8w Go8
81 Hall Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- ¢onlinued
for th8 Year Ended 5 April 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Nel movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resourcgs
Resour￿$
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrèstricted funds
General fund
150,358
1174,5291
124.171}
TOTAL FUNDS
150,358
1174,5291
124,1711
Comparatives for movem&nt in funds
N8t
movem8nt
in funds
Al
5.4.23
At 6.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,636,450
123,6031
2,612,847
TOTAL FUNDS
2,636,450
123,6031
2,612.847
Comparative nel movement in funds, included in the above ale as folk)ws'.
Incoming
sour￿5
Resour(￿5
expended
Mov8m8nt
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
156,903
1180,5061
123,6031
TOTAL FUNDS
158,903
{180,5(EI
123.603)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
5.4.24
At 6.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,636.450
147,7741
2,588,676
TOTAL FUNDS
2,636.450
147,7741
2,588,676
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New Gos
l Hall Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
lor the Year Ended 5 A ril 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nel movement in funds. included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
le5our(￿S
Resour￿$
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
307,261
{355,0351
147.7741
TOTAL FUNDS
307,261
1355,0351
147,7741
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Donated services valued al £99012023 £9901 for accounting were provided by a brother ol K Allen one
of the Trustees.
Aggregate donations lo the Trust re￿iVed from Trustees and related parties during the year amounted
10 £9,68012023.' £15,310].
Security equipment amounling lo £7,69212023.. £6,660] was supplied by 2 company part owned by a
bother of N Baxter one of the Trusletts.
Reimbursement of expenses incurred for maintenance of one of the halls amounting lo £196 12023..
£2,707] was paid to a brother of H Tuffin one of the Trustees.
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