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Company registration number: 09861371 Charity registration number: 1170387

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

North York Moors National Park Trust Contents

Page
Trustees' Report 1—6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 8
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11—14
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 15—16

North York Moors National Park Trust Company No. 09861371 Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

The objects of North York Moors National Park Trust are to

  1. Promote for the benefit of the public the sustainability, conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical, natural and cultural environment of the area known as the North York Moors, including its landscape and wildlife, in particular but not exclusively by:

a) the carrying out of work to improve the landscape, built heritage and environment b) recording local traditions and customs, supporting traditional skills and promoting all arts inspired by the North York Moors

c) supporting community groups and facilities which help achieve these aims.

  1. To advance the education of the public in the sustainability, conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical, natural and cultural environment of the North York Moors.

  2. To enhance the health and wellbeing of the public through facilitating their connection with nature and the landscape, wildlife, heritage and traditions of the North York Moors

Public Benefit

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Through its programmes the Trust conserves and enhances the natural environment, improves access to nature, supports health and wellbeing, inspires children and young people and strengthens communities.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

Main Achievements

Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire

The Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire is an innivative programme led by the Trust using the power of nature to support people to live healthier, more active and connected lives. During this financial year, the Trust secured £100,000 from the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to develop a pilot phase of the programme. The funding enabled engagement and workforce development with professionals and the design of a 10-week nature-based intervention supporting green social prescribing across North Yorkshire to be delivered beyond November 2025.

Key Successes:

• Built stronger links between Protected Landscapes, health and other sector partners and community organisations to explore how nature can contribute to preventative health.

Stepping Stones to Nature

Stepping Stones to Nature supports children to grow up well through a connection with nature and the North York Moors National Park through regular, hands-on outdoor experiences. During the year the programme expanded beyond school delivery through a new weekend offer, creating a pathway from the classroom into woodland experiences for children requiring additional support.

The programme was funded by the North York Moors National Park Trust, ICL Boulby, Rounton Coffee, and Yor4Good. We work in collaboration with Sylvan Lore and The Wildhaven Project CIC to deliver this work.

Key Successes:

...CONTINUED

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North York Moors National Park Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Main Achievements - continued

• Released an evaluation report which showed: 79% of children reported improved health and wellbeing, while 73% felt calmer as a result of engaging with the programme, 90% of children felt more confident in nature and themselves, 84% of children enjoyed hands-on activities that supported their personal development, and 69% of children said Stepping Stones to Nature helped them do better in lessons.

Birds on the Edge

Birds on the Edge is four year National Lottery Heritage Funded project dedicated to helping both nature and people thrive through conservation, education and recreation.

The project restores and creates vital habitat from ponds and pools to wildflower plots to support the critically endangered Turtle Dove, Yellowhammer, Redstart, and Song Thrush, while also benefiting pollinators and other wildlife.

Working with communities, farmers and land managers, the project enhances the landscapes where woodland meets farmland in the North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills National Landscape, securing a future for these species.

The project connects people with nature and develops skills through art, play and hands-on conservation. The project works closely with young people from disadvantaged communities, breaking down barriers to nature, improving wellbeing and fostering a lifelong love for the natural world, whilst also engaging schools across both Protected Landscapes, creating feeding stations for bird surveying to support an immersive learning experience.

The project is delivered with the North York Moors National Park Authority, Howardian Hills National Landscape, Arcade Arts, Forestry England, North Yorkshire Council, and Yorkshire Water.

Key Success:

Conservation

Education

Community Engagement

Trust Treks

Trust Treks is a nature-based wellbeing programme supporting men through guided walks and nature connection activities in the North York Moors National Park. The project was funded by You’ve Got This, Tees Foundation, and Ramble Worldwide Outdoor Trust and worked together with Andy's Man Club Middlesbrough and Teesside Mind.

Key Successes

...CONTINUED

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North York Moors National Park Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Main Achievements - continued

Supporting Projects and Partnerships

Financial Review

Financial Position

At 30 November 2025, the Trust's total reserves were £330,289 (2024: £352,3553), of which £49,166 were restricted funds.

Between 1 December 2024 and 30 November 2025, the Trust received £130,907 in funding, grants, donations and other income. The Trust spent £141,141 on charitable and related activities. The charity reported a revaluation loss on its investments of £11,830. This left a net loss of £22,064.

Designated reserves will fund future Trust projects including the Stepping Stones to Nature Project in 2025-2026, and fund the Trust's community grant award and match funding scheme.

The reserves policy states that the equivalent of six months operational costs shall be held as a minimum.

As seen from the balance sheet, the reserves remain broadly consistent with the Trust's reserves policy updated on 29th July 2024.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have adopted a reserves policy to ensure the Trust remains financially resilient and able to continue delivering against its charitable objectives and for the public benefit. Reserves are maintained to provide financial stability, manage unforeseen costs, support investment in strategic opportunities, and protect the charity against fluctuations in income.

The Trust distinguishes between designated reserves, which have been set aside by the Trustees for specific future commitments, and free reserves, which are unrestricted funds available to support the ongoing operation of the charity. Designated reserves have been established to fund strategic priorities, including the delivery of projects for the public benefit, community engagement, and match funding for projects, where future income cannot be guaranteed.

The Trustees have determined that the Trust should maintain a minimum level of free reserves equivalent to six months' operating expenditure. This level is reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate in light of the Trust's activities, financial risks and future plans.

Additional Note

Plans for Future Periods

The Trust will continue developing the Natural Health Service for North Yorkshire, expand Stepping Stones to Nature, complete the Birds on the Edge programme, and diversify income through new corporate partnerships and fundraising to support its sustainability objective.

This year has been one of continued growth and ambition for the Trust. Through the commitment of our staff, trustees, volunteers and partners the Trust has strengthened it’s role in connecting people with nature while delivering meaningful environmental, educational and health outcomes across North Yorkshire. The Board thanks all funders, partners and supporters for making this work possible.

Structure, Governance and Management

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North York Moors National Park Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Governing Document

The Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The Board comprises nine trustees: five independent trustees and four appointed from the membership and staff of the North York Moors National Park Authority in accordance with the Articles of Association.

During the year, the Trustees undertook a review of the Trust’s Articles of Association and governance arrangements. The review recommended a number of changes to strengthen the Trust’s governance and ensure that the Board had the appropriate balance of skills and experience to support the Trust’s work. These included changes to the balance of North York Moors National Park Authority and independent trustees, removal of the requirement for the North York Moors National Park Authority Chief Executive to be Chair, and the addition of a charitable object relating to health and wellbeing.

The charity concluded the governance review and made changes to its governing document to reflect its work in relation to health and wellbeing and to clarify certain governance arrangements. The regulated alterations to the Articles of Association were approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and subsequently adopted by the Trustees by special resolution on 23 April 2025.

Following these changes, the Trust appointed a new Chair from among the independent trustees. One new trustee was appointed, with a further two trustees joining in the subsequent year.

During the year, Trustees met quarterly and held a strategy day. A trustee skills review was completed and safeguarding arrangements were updated with support from the NSPCC.

Additional Note

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Dr R C Buckley Mr M F Swallow Ms P R Greensmith Mr T Hind Ms C Robertson (resigned 12/09/2025) Mr R B Asquith (resigned 05/05/2026) Mr C G Pearson (resigned 05/12/2024) Ms E K Smith Mr C W Williamson Ms F Jabeen (appointed 18/06/2026) Ms H McDaid (appointed 18/06/2026) Ms J Waggott (appointed 11/12/2025)

Other Personnel

James Metcalfe - Trust Executive Director

Charity Number

1170387

Company Number

09861371

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North York Moors National Park Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Registered Office

The Old Vicarage Bondgate Helmsley York North Yorkshire YO62 5BP

Independent Examiner

Mrs Samantha Wassall ACA Asquith Accountants Ltd Rowan House 7 West Bank Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4DX

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North York Moors National Park Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

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.

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Dr R C Buckley

Trustee 27 August 2026

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North York Moors National Park Trust Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of North York Moors National Park Trust For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the 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 your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) 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 giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. 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 (FRS 102).

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.

Mrs Samantha Wassall ACA

27 August 2026 Rowan House 7 West Bank Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4DX

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North York Moors National Park Trust Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities:
Moors support
Investments
4
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
Moors support
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE INVESTMENT LOSSES
Net (losses)/gains on investments
NET EXPENDITURE
Transfers between funds
14
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
14		 Unrestricted
funds
£
12,851
-
279		 Restricted
funds
£
-
117,777
-		 2025
Total
funds
£
12,851
117,777
279		 2024
Total
funds
£
11,321
137,883
498
13,130 117,777 130,907 149,702
(55,747) (85,394) (141,141) (184,810)
(42,615)
(11,830)		 32,381
-		 (10,234)
(11,830)		 (35,108)
38,202
(54,445)
7,503		 32,381
(7,503)		 (22,064)
-		 3,094
-
(46,942)
328,065		 24,878
24,288		 (22,064)
352,353		 3,094
349,259
281,123 49,166 330,289 352,353

The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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North York Moors National Park Trust Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities:
Moors support
Investments
4
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
Moors support
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE INVESTMENT LOSSES
Net gains on investments
NET EXPENDITURE
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
14		 Unrestricted
funds
£
11,321
-
498		 Restricted
funds
£
-
137,883
-		 2024
Total
funds
£
11,321
137,883
498
11,819 137,883 149,702
(56,154) (128,656) (184,810)
(44,336)
38,202		 9,228
-		 (35,108)
38,202
(6,134) 9,228 3,094
(6,134)
334,199		 9,228
15,060		 3,094
349,259
328,065 24,288 352,353

The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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North York Moors National Park Trust Balance Sheet As At 30 November 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
12
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
14		 Unrestricted
funds
£
267,192		 Restricted
funds
£
-		 2025
Total
funds
£
267,192		 2024
Total
funds
£
314,022
267,192
18,702
5,912		 -
-
49,166		 267,192
18,702
55,078		 314,022
10,194
33,254
24,614
(10,683)		 49,166
-		 73,780
(10,683)		 43,448
(5,117)
13,931 49,166 63,097 38,331
281,123 49,166 330,289 352,353
281,123 49,166 330,289 352,353
49,166
281,123		 24,288
328,065
330,289 352,353

For the year ending 30 November 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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

The trustees acknowledge their 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

Dr R C Buckley

Trustee 27 August 2026

The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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North York Moors National Park Trust Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

1. General Information

North York Moors National Park Trust is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 09861371 and registered charity number 1170387. The registered office is The Old Vicarage Bondgate, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BP.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting 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 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.

The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Incoming Resources

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

2.3. Resources Expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

2.4. Investments

Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted mid-market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year. Current asset investments are measured in the same way as fixed asset investments.

2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts
Member subscriptions and sponsorships
Gift aid
.
Investment Income
Bank interest receivable		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
4,969
6,478
1,404		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
6,321
5,000
-
12,851 11,321
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
279		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
498

4. Investment Income

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North York Moors National Park Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

5.
Analysis of Expenditure
Moors support
Moors support
6.
Support Costs
Employee costs
General administration
Interest payable
Governance costs
Employee costs
General administration
Interest payable
Governance costs
7.
Independent Examiner's Remuneration
Independent examination of the financial statements		 Activities
undertaken
directly
£
73,435		 Support
costs
(see note 6)
£
67,706		 2025
Total
£
141,141
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
135,862		 Support
costs
(see note 6)
£
48,948		 2024
Total
£
184,810
2025
£
2,581		 2025
Moors
support
£
60,222
4,358
545
2,581
67,706
2024
Moors
support
£
44,780
929
320
2,919
48,948
2024
£
2,559

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North York Moors National Park Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

8. Staff Costs

Staff costs were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 2025
£
58,511
1,711
60,222		 2024
£
43,483
1,297
44,780

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. Key management personnel is the manager with a total salary of £51,630.

9. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 1 (2024: 1)

10. Investments

Cost or Valuation
As at 1 December 2024
Disposals
Revaluations
As at 30 November 2025
Provision
As at 1 December 2024
As at 30 November 2025
Net Book Value
As at 30 November 2025
As at 1 December 2024
11.
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
12.
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
1,120
17,582
18,702
2025
£
525
2,420
7,738
10,683		 Listed
£
314,022
(35,000)
(11,830)
267,192
-
-
267,192
314,022
2024
£
-
10,194
10,194
2024
£
255
1,246
3,616
5,117

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North York Moors National Park Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

13. Pension Commitments

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.

During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £1,711 (2024: £1,297).

At the balance sheet date contributions of £525 (2024: £255) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.

14. Movement in Funds

Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
General restricted fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
General restricted fund
Total funds		 As at 1
December
2024
£
328,065
24,288		 Income
£
13,130
117,777		 Expenditure
£
(67,575)
(85,396)		 Transfers
£
7,503
(7,503)		 As at 30
November
2025
£
281,123
49,166
352,353 130,907 (152,971) - 330,289
As at 1
December
2023
£
334,199
15,060		 Income
£
11,819
137,883		 Expenditure
£
(17,953)
(128,655)		 As at 30
November
2024
£
328,065
24,288
349,259 149,702 (146,608) 352,353

15. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

No trustee expenses have been incurred.

16. Related Party Disclosures

The North York Moors Trust has a Memorandum of Understanding with the North York Moors National Park Authority, a closely connected public body. Under this agreement, the Authority provides in-kind support to the Trust, including access to office space, ad hoc administrative assistance, and the equivalent of one day per week of staff time from a Funding Manager which is provided to assist the Trust in delivering its charitable objectives and National Park management plan objectives. The Trust also works in partnership with the Authority on several jointly delivered projects

17. Company limited by guarantee

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.

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North York Moors National Park Trust Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Sponsorships
Gift aid
Charitable Activities:
Moors support
Grants
Investments
Bank interest received
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable Activities:
Moors support
Project costs
Trees
Plant a tree legacy
Wages and salaries
Pension contributions
Travelling and subsistence
Computer and IT consumables
Insurance
Training and courses
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Online donation fees
Independent examiner's fees
Legal fees
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE INVESTMENT LOSSES
Net (losses)/gains on investments
(Deficit)/surplus on investments
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME		 2025
Total
funds
£
4,969
6,478
1,404		 2024
Total
funds
£
6,321
5,000
-
12,851
117,777		 11,321
137,883
117,777
279		 137,883
498
279 498
130,907
(72,739)
(550)
(146)
(58,511)
(1,711)
(585)
(253)
(708)
(2,520)
(292)
(212)
(333)
(2,581)
-		 149,702
(135,862)
-
-
(43,483)
(1,297)
(435)
-
(459)
-
(35)
(19)
(301)
(2,559)
(360)
(141,141) (184,810)
(141,141) (184,810)
(10,234)
(11,830)		 (35,108)
38,202
(11,830) 38,202
(22,064) 3,094

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North York Moors National Park Trust Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) (continued) For The Year Ended 30 November 2025

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