The Creative Learning Trust Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No: 1171949 ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT 1 April 2023 31 March 2024 The Creative Learning Trust ICLf continues the educational work of the Clinical Science Foundation that was established at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in 1990 and The Clinical Science & Education Foundation that was registered in 2001. Address.. 24 Cherry Walk, HAYES, Bromley, Kent BR2 7LT.
CONTENTS 1. Trustees 2. Trustees. Report- 202312024 2.1 Brief History of CLT 2.2 Objects and Powers of CLT 2.3 Recent Achievements- 202312024 2.4 Future Objectives 2.5 Essential Support Financial Report Accountant's Report
THE CREATIVE LEARNING TRUST 24 Cherry Walk, HAYES, Bromley, Kent BR2 7LT. The Creative Learning Trust continues the educational work of the Clinical Science Foundation, establishecj at St. Bartholomew5 Hospital in 1990 and The Clinical Science & Eduiation Foundation established in 2001. Registered Charity No. 1171949 (Charitable Incorporated Organi5ationl. 1. TRUSTEES Dr David Russell WH E. Msc. PhD Retired Clinical Physicist Mr lan Edward Jamieson IOHNSON. MAC, Dip CBH, FIBMS Psychological Therapist and Life Coach. Fortner roles in clinical science and health management. Dr Paul Jonathan BRAMWELL MA, MEd, PhD Special Needs Adviser. Experienced special need5 teacher. Ms Camien Mirela STAN. BA, PGDip ISLT) Paediatric Specialist Speech & Language Therapist. Experienced special need5 teacher. Specialist Adviser Mrs Lucy Mackechnie. Bsc IHonsl Speech Sciences Adult Neurology Highly Specialist Speeih and Language Therapist
- TRUSTEES, REPORT- 202312024 2.1 Brief History of CLT In 1990, just alter the Revolutions in Eastern Europe, Brian Mansfield (The Protekton Trustl asked David White to go to Romania to run some training sessions in selected hospitals. We never believed that we would return again and again for the next 30 year5. But we did, and in the process got to know many Brit15h and Romanian people who wanted to contribute to improving the poor conditions in central and Eastern Europe. Originally, the charity we formed, The Clinical Science Foundation ICSFI (Registered Charity No. 10381481, concentrated on clinical 5(ience, providing rnedical equipment to children'5 hospitals, medical laboratories and GP prartices in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Numerous West-East and Ea5t-West training visits were organised, covering topics such as clinical phy51cs, community medicine, nutrition. paediatrics and medical laboratory science. A chance meeling in November 1996 between one of our Trustees. Maureen Hancock, and a UK volunteer Special needs teacher. Paul Bramwell, significantly changed our direction. Paul, who was working at The School for the Deaf No.1 Inow called Liceul Tehnologic Speci3lpentru Deficienri de Auzl in Cluj-Napoca, drew our attention to severe problems in providing hearing aid5 to over 200 children there. We supplied, free of any charge, hearing aids for all the children and set up an Ear-mould Laboratory and a Hearing Aid Repair Workshop at the school. Our work was then extended to the Hungarian School for the Deaf No. 2 (now called Kozmutza Flora H3lla55erultek Speciali5 lskolajal and a Special Professional Ivocationall School in the city, which together cared lor a further 250 children. We 500n realised that providing just medical support for these children wa5 not enough. To give them a real chance of a better life we had to lackle their education. Consequently, in 2001 we established The Clinical Science and Education Foundation CSEFI (Registered Charity No. 10867121, with an extended remit. In subsequent year5 we set UP specialist teaching rooms and general classrooms at the schools in Cluj-Napoca. In 2009 the charity started refurbishing faiilitie5 at the Transylvanian Aut15m Association in the city. In recent years the CSEF'S clinical work in Romania significantly diminished and the Trustees decided that they should focus their effort5 on the education of children and adults with special needs in both Romania and the UK. The CSF was removed from the Register of Charities in 2017 and the CSEF was removed in 2018. In their place a new charity, The Creative Learning Trust ICLTI, was establi5hecJ in March, 2017. The CLT currently has four Tru5tee5. Three were CSEF Trustees (Dr David White, Mr lan johnson. Dr Paul BrarrTrwelll. The fourth Trustee is Ms Carmen Stan. Collectively. the CLT Trustees have extensive experience in special needs education and therapy in both the UK and Romania.
2.2 Objects and Power5 of CLT A summary of the main objects and powers from the Constitution of The Creative Learning Trust ICLD are given here. We gratefully acknowledge the support ol Ms Penny Chapman and Ms Harriet Ainsworth IBDB Pitman5 LLPI for producing the necessary documentation to present to the Charities Commi55ion. Objects The purposes of the Charity are.. al the advancement of the education of those who are in need (including children and adults with special educational need5 and/or within multicultural communities) in any part of the world, in particular but not exclusively in the United Kingdom. central and eastern Europe,. and bl the advancement of the educalion of medical practitioners and other healthcare workers in any part of the world. in particular but not exclusively in the United Kingdom. central and eastern Europe," partiCLJlarly but not exclusively by developing and distributing educational materials and resources and by making giants. Powers The Charity ha5 specific power5 in the pursuil of the objects, including.. al develop educational malerials for children and adults with special educational needs,. bl provide linancial support for the education of children and adults with special educational needs.. cl develop modern, creative educational resources, tailoied to the specific language. communication and cultural needs ol children and adults. including those living within multicultural communities in ihe UK., dl develop modern, creative educational resources for speech and language therapists working with multicultural communities,. el liaise with representative5 of communities and organisations involved in the support and education of multicultural communities in the UK to ensure that the resources developed by the CLT are culturally appropriate and tailored to their language needs." l) administer the Laurie Whelan Educalion Awards. gl maintain educational facililies upgraded to date by the Clinical Science and Educalion Foundation., h) obtain, manufacture or provide by any means equipment, apparatus or devices appropriato for achieving any of the objert5', il promote the interchange of professional staff IrorrTr any part of the world for the purpose of training and continuing profe55ional development and exchanging information and expertise. il foster and undertake research into any aspect of the Objects and its work and to disseminate and exchange the results of any such research,. The Creative Learning Trust wa5 entered in the Register of Charities on 8 March, 2017.
2.3 Recent Achievements- 202312024 The Creative Learning Trust wa5 formed to continue the educational work of the CSEF in Romania and to extend it to include the United Kingdom. Special emphasi5 is placed on the production of learning resource5 for both children and adults with special needs. The Covid-19 outbreak in 2020 severely curtailed teaching and speech and language therapy in both the UK and Romania, hampering our routine visits to schoo15, hospita15 and clinic5 in both countries. The chaiity continues to concentrate on the production of existing and new learning resources, using courier organisations to deliver our materia15 to UK and Romanian colleague5. Covid-19 and the current financial climate has a150 adversely affectecj the charity's fundraising activities. Donations of essential basic stationery materia15 and all delivery costs iontinue to be sponsored enabling U5 to continue to prepare and distribute our learning resources. Progie55 in specific areas during 202312024 is given below.. Kozmutsa Flora Haiiassérultek Specialis Iskoiaja. ClutrNapoca (formally (Hungarian) School for the Deaf No. 21 Three consignments of learning resources were given to the school during 2023, including a die cutting machine for paper craft. One batch ol resources was also given to the Reformed College Kindergarten in Cluj County, Romania. Asociasia Autism Transilvania IAATI. Cluj-Napoca No formal work was carried out during this period. A donation wa5 given to the AAT for room maintenance and the purchase of new resources. The Laurie Whelan Education Awards The CLT continued to support the important vocational training of young Romanian GPS and other healthcare workers undertaken by the Romanian National sietY of Family Medicine in ClufrNapoca. UK Support The CLT supported Speech and Language Therapy groups in tho UK, including those working with special needs children ancj adults. A wide range of resources suggested by the therapists were designed and produced for testing. New Resources The development and manufacture of innovative learning resources is an essential part of the work of the CLT. Our re50uries include laminated caid5 IA7, A6, AS, A41, ID-5ize plastic cards, dominoes, laser engiaved and cut plastic and wooden tiles and colour printed magnetic shaped tiles. In addition, clear photopolymer dies have been designed and manufactured. A Portfolio of CLT resources is available in Publisher l.pub and .pdf lormatsl enabling details ol our resources to be sent online to Speech and Language Therapists in the UK and Romania.
2.4 Future Objectives The charity plans lo continue lo concentrate on the production of existing and new learning resources, using courier organi5atlOn5 to deliver CLT materia15 to colleague5 in the UK and Romania. The Creative Learning TIu5t intends to concentrate on the following projects during 202412025. The Trustee5 will also consider the future of the CLT. Kozmutza Flora Haiiassérultek Specialis Iskoiaja. ClufrNapoca Iforrnally (Hungarian) School for the Deaf No. 21 The CLT will supply any specialised learning resources that are requesled by the teachers. In particular, we intend to support arts and craft work at the school. Support will also be provided to the Reformed College Kindergarten in Cluj County, Romania. Asociasia Autism Transilvania, Cluj-Napoca The charity plans lo continue to support the maintenance of the Association's therapy rooms by providing the necessary funding required. The Laurie Whelan Education Awards The CLT will continue to Support the vocational tiaining of y(xJng Romanian GPS and other healthcare workers, which is undertaken by the Romanian National Society of Family Medicine in Cluj-Napoca. UK Support The CLT will continue to support Speech and Language Therapy groups in the UK, including those working with Special needs Ihildien and adult5 in East Kent. New and improved resources suggested by the theiapist5 will, whenever possible, be designed and produced for testing. New Resources The development and manufacture of innovative learning resources is a key part of the work of the CLT. Our re50uries include laminated card5 IA7, A6, AS, A41, ID-5ize plastic cards, dominoe5, laser engiaved and cut plastic and wood iiles, Mylar stencils and colour printed magnelic shaped tiles. Our Portfolio of CLT resources l.pub and .pdf lormatsl will continue to be updated.
2.5 Essential Support To athieve our obJectNes to the hhest 5tandard5 we work with organisations that have considerable expertise in their fields. We are very fortunaie to work with several pr(y)ressNe liims that are helping us to greatly enhance our projects. Below are eNJht organisations. three in Romania and fNe in the UK that are particularly supportive. SC Crealivbau SRL (formally SC Policonstructii SRLI In recent years these impressive crealwe builders have undertaken the classro)m upgrades planned by the CSEF. Our ontscts are Ownernwlanager Istvan Szekdy and the multi-talented carpenter, Levente Sants. All our bespoke furniture for the classrooms is made by them. SC Pretext Advertislng SRL If we need anything made in acrylic or other plastic in Romania then Pretext i< tsjr firm of choKe. The team at this fim hove great Skills. With the help of Claudia leler there we have been oble to produce many laser cut and engraved learning resources. We simply e•mail them the artwork created here using vertor graphics ond the product5 are rapidly made. SC Verta (Printshopl SRL Educational posters and mufals for use In Romania are superbly Pfinted by Vefla in Clui-Napoca. with the help of Robert Nogy. Again, thanks to the Internet. our ark &mailed to Robert is printed rapidly to a very high standard. Ashford Lasers This family-run firm in Kent prc4Juce excellent laser cut and engrav8J products tor us. We are very grateful for the continued technical support of owner Darren Bentley. Castlemount Ltd Our large range of learning resources printed on ID-size plastK cards could not have been rnade without the expert help and support ol ownerlmanager Paul Bignell retired). This UK firm SpeClIseS In printing ID materials and providing ID card acce550ries. Ashford Lè5ers This family-run firm in Kent prcduce excellent laser cut and engravgj products for us. We are very grateful for the continued technical support of ownef Darren 8entley. Photocentric Lid Bespoke clear phoiopolymef dies have ken made lor the CLT ty this proles%onal lirm. The supm of Lisa Miles at Photocentric Ltd is greatly appreciated. Wallace Print Ltd Specialist printing of certain of our learning resources is undertaken by this mcilern, well-equipped Pfinting firm in Str¢xKI, Kent. Their wKle range ol Mater1$ and printing lechnUes ale a 9reat help to us. Many individuals actively collaborate in our projects. The essential help of Cornel Pop, Emiliana Costiug, Csilla Kiss, Monika Dozsa and Tunde Gede In Romanrd are acknowledged. Estter Kopanyi is supporting our work in Hungary. In the UK Jenny Drewe, Derek King, Michael Cziczkal. Aunali Sadikot. Vernon Benjalield and An9Us Cleaver help us in dilferenl aspects of our wtyk. The Trustees of The Creatfve Learning Trust n(erety thank EVerye for their Invaluable support and encouragement. Dr David R. White Trustee
The Creative Learning Trust Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No: 1171949 FINANCIAL REPORT 1 April 2023 31 March 2024 The Creative Learning Trust ICLT) continues the educational work of the Clinical Science Foundation that was established at St. Bartholomew's Hospital In 1990 and The Clinical Science & Education Foundation that was registered in 2001. Address.. 24 Cherry Walk, HAYES, Bromley, Kent BR2 7LT.
The Creative Learning Trust Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No.1171949 2023124 2022123 Tanglble Flxed Assets Plant & Equipment Investments Note 8 Note 9 Current Aets Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand Note 10 37,346 37,346 41,017 41,017 Credltors '. Amounts falllng due wlthln one year Net Current Assets Note 11 150 37,196 150 40,867 Net Assets 37,196 40,867 Funds Unrestrlcted Funds General FLsnds Deslgnated Funds Accumulated Donation Reserve - Unrestricted Note 12 Note13+3 3 1.505 5,692 37,196 30,651 10,217 Accumulated Donatlon Reserye - Restricted Total Funds Note13+2 Note 13 Approved by the Trustees on 2 7 and signed on its behalf by: Dr. D. R. Whlte (Trustee) fv Mr. l. E. J. Johnson (Trustee) The notes on page 3 to 5 form part of these accounts Pagelof5
The Creative Learning Trust
Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No.1171949
Statement of Financial Activities at 31 March 2024
| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | |
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| £ | £ | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||
| Grants | Note 1 | 100 | 125 |
| Grants - Legacy Estates | |||
| Grants - Unrestricted | |||
| General Donations | Note 1 | 1,300 | 1,320 |
| Interest Receivable | |||
| ExtraordinaryGain on Investment | |||
| Total Incoming Resources | 1,400 | 1,445 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||
| Schools/Clinics Upgrades | 4,500 | ||
| Grant for Vocational Training | |||
| Learning /TherapyResources | 346 | 710 | |
| Total Direct Charitable Expenditure | 4,846 | 710 | |
| Other Expenditure | |||
| Fundraising & Publicity | 0 | 0 | |
| Management & Administration Costs | Note 7 | 225 | 214 |
| Total Resources Expended | 5,071 | 924 | |
| Net Incoming / (Outgoing) Resources for theyear | (3,671) | 521 | |
| Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses | |||
| Net Incoming / (Outgoing) Resources for the year | (3,671) | 521 | |
| Realised gains and losses | 0 | 0 | |
| Net movement in funds | (3,671) | 521 | |
| Funds at 31 March Previous Financial Year | 40,867 | 40,346 | |
| 37,196 | 40,867 | ||
| Movement on reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown | above. | ||
| The notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these accounts |
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The Creative Learning Trust (CLT)
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity No. 1171949)
Notes to the Accounts for period ended 31 March 2024
Accounting Policies
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The accounts have been prepared on an income and expenditure basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow the recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting by Charities (SORP) issued October 1995.
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Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overhead and support costs.
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Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and is available as general funds. Intangible income is not included unless it represents goods or services that would have otherwise been purchased according to the annual budget plan and objectives.
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Depreciation is charged on fixed assets in equal proportions over a five-year period (annual rate of 20%). Assets costing under £500 are treated as revenue expenditure.
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Stocks of purchased goods are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Stocks of donated goods are not valued for accounting purposes.
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The charity is not engaged in any trading activity and is therefore not liable for corporation tax.
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The financial period for which these accounts cover is from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and this is the set of accounts prepared.
Notes to the Accounts
1. Incoming Resources
These resources consisted of funds such as grants and general donations:
| Incoming Resources | 2023/24 Fundraising |
|---|---|
| Grants | 100 |
| General Donations | 1,300 |
| **Total ** | 1,400 |
2. Restricted Funds
- Income was received as either general donations or as grants. Some grants were specific in indicating that the money had to be spent on specific projects to improve the standard of educational provision for special needs children and adults in the UK and Romania.
The balance on each restricted fund is carried forward to the new financial year to be applied to the specific fund at the request of the donor. Where it is not possible to apply the funds as per the donors’ requests then permission will be required to redirect these funds to other projects that the CLT is involved in.
The table below shows the income and expenditure for the current year, together with the net position being either a surplus or deficit on current year activities. This surplus or deficit is then added to the fund brought forward balance from the previous year, which then gives the closing balance which is carried forward to the next financial year. Fund expenditure is limited to the funds available, and any excess expenditure is charged directly to unrestricted funds. The carry forward balance is presented as pounds and pence.
| Details | Balances Brought Forward **£.p. ** |
Income | Expenditure £ |
Balances Carried Forward **£.p. ** |
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| School for the Deaf No. 2 (now called_Kozmutza Flóra_ Hallássérültek Speciális Iskolája). |
25.24 | 25.24 | ||
| ElsieWiddowson Estate | 601.28 | 601.28 | ||
| Romanian Visits | 260.70 | 260.70 | ||
| Autism Association | 9,025.16 | 4,500 | 4,525.16 | |
| LaurieWhelan Education Awards | 179.16 | 100 | 279.16 | |
| Totals | 10,091.54 | 100 | 4,500 | 5,691.54 |
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3. Unrestricted Funds
These funds are used for overhead costs and for restricted funds where the income is insufficient to cover expenditure. Unrestricted funds give flexibility for the Trustees to fund non specific projects which are in the overall remit of the charity’s objectives.
Fundatia Romana pentru Stiinte Clinice si Educatie (FRSCE) is the Romanian sister charity of the The Clinical Science and Education Foundation (CSEF) (now removed and amalgamated with CLT) and was set up to facilitate, safeguard and to maintain its projects and interests in Romania. The involvement of CSEF and CLT Trustees in FRSCE was terminated on 26 April, 2024 when new Romanian board members/trustees were appointed. As the FRSCE now has funding from local Romanian sources, supportive expenditures from the CLT have ceased.
4. Staff Costs and Numbers
There are no directly employed staff. The Trustees and unpaid volunteers presently conduct all the charities activities.
5. FRSCE Grant
Goods delivered by the CLT to Romania are donated to FRSCE, which in turn either offers the items on free loan (under contract) or by donation to appropriate organisations or individuals. The remaining goods delivered to Romania are donated to known and trusted Romanian colleagues and charities, such as Asociatia KOFLEG, a charitable association run by the Hungarian school Kozmutza Flóra Hallássérültek Speciális Iskolája in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Funds are transferred to the FRSCE, Kozmutza Flóra or selected Romanian companies for the purchase of goods and services needed to maintain and develop projects in Romania. These include:
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Books (Romanian and Hungarian) for school libraries.
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Refurbishing work on classrooms and other facilities at schools in Cluj-Napoca.
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Purchase of educational materials for speech and language therapies undertaken
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in Romania and the UK.
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Purchase of furniture, materials and the costs of miscellaneous building, plumbing,
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central heating and electrical work at special needs and other schools in Cluj-Napoca.
6. Directors/Trustees Remuneration and Expenses
The trustees received no remuneration. Travel and subsistence costs are reimbursed to Trustees who travel on charity business.
Directors/Trustees travel expenses during the year:
£
Air Fares to Romania/Hungary 0 Total expenses paid to Directors/Trustees 0
7. Total Resources Expended
| Category | Direct Charitable Expenditure £ |
Fundraising & Publicity £ |
Management & Administration £ |
Total £ |
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| Fundraising | ||||
| Legal | ||||
| Accountancy | 150 | 150 | ||
| Bank Charges | 75 | 75 | ||
| Learning / Therapy Resources | 346 | 346 | ||
| Schools/Clinics Upgrades | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||
| Totals | 4,846 | 0 | 225 | 5,071 |
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Reserves Policy
The CLT Trustees have always maintained sufficient unrestricted funds to meet ongoing commitments whilst not maintaining official reserves. To enhance the Charity’s financial resilience, the Trustees are developing a policy for setting up reserve amounts to fund known commitments, the majority of which to be funded from unrestricted funds. The Trustees will aim to have a prudent approach to reserves in that they should be at the correct level to fund commitments that generally will be for an initial period of two years unless rolled forward by one incremental year at a time. Reserves will be reviewed every six months to ensure they are pitched at the correct level.
8. Tangible Fixed Assets
The charity only capitalises its own equipment where the cost is greater than £500. At present the charity does not possess any equipment where the value of each piece exceeds £500.
9. Investments
The charity does not presently have any investments. However, if any of the planned projects run into significant delays then monies will be invested in medium term investments.
10. Debtors
There were no debtor balances.
11. Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year
The accountant’s fee of £150 is payable once the accounts are reviewed.
12. Designated Funds
The charity has no designated funds
13. Associated Charities
The Creative Learning Trust is associated with these charities:
1. Fundatia Romana pentru Stiinte Clinice si Educatie (FRSCE). The involvement of CSEF and CLT Trustees in the running of FRSCE terminated on 26 April, 2024. Romanian board members/trustees now solely run this charity.
2. The Creative Learning Trust is the successor charity which took over all assets and liabilities of The Clinical Science & Education Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1086712) which closed during 2017.
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THE REATIVE LEARNIN TR Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No.1171949 As described on the balance sheet, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts for the accounting period l April 2023 to 31 March 2024. set out on pages I to 5 and it Is your belbef that the company is exempt from the requirement to have an audit. In accordance with instrurtions that you gave to me. I have examined these unaudlted accounts to aSSlSt you to fulfil yoijr statutory SponSIbl11t1es. No matter has come to my attention, whlch in my oplnlon, needs to be con51dered to understand the accounts other than th05e covered in the Notes that accompany it (pages 3-51. Aunall Sadlkot, FCA Date Ic712v2 It