Charity number: 1176030
The University of Queensland UK Trust
Unaudited
Trustees' report and financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2020
The University of Queensland UK Trust
Contents
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 15 |
The University of Queensland UK Trust
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers For the year ended 31 December 2020
| Trustees | K Mitchener |
|---|---|
| N Shiren | |
| M Custance | |
| J Karlson | |
| R O'Hanlon Avanesova (appointed 4 March 2021) | |
| C M McMillan (appointed 10 June 2021) | |
| T Turner (appointed 10 June 2021) | |
| Charity registered number 1176030 Principal office Chapel & York Ltd Unit 12 Lady Cross Business Park Hollow Lane Dormansland Lingfield RH7 6PB Accountants Kreston Reeves LLP Chartered Accountants A2 Yeoman Gate Yeoman Way Worthing West Sussex BN13 3QZ |
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Trustees' report For the year ended 31 December 2020
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of The University of Queensland UK Trust for the year 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Our purpose and activities
The principal objects of the CIO are to benefit the public by promoting the advancement of education, particularly the advancement of further and higher education at the University of Queensland in Australia and elsewhere.
The CIO was established in 2017 and registered with the Charity Commission on 30 November 2017, to collect and disburse gifts and bequests from United Kingdom residents for the benefit for the University of Queensland.
Review of activities and future commitments
The University of Queensland UK Trust ("the Trust") has now entered its fourth year of operation. With the Trust’s policies and guidelines in place, the Trustees have continued to be active in their governance roles as representatives of the Trust over the past year.
The Trust has seen growth in revenue with an increase in donations granted to The University of Queensland more than doubling from 2019 to 2020. The Trust continues to benefit from the support of The University of Queensland in paying for outlays related to its operations, which enables all funds raised by the Trust to flow directly to its chosen beneficiaries.
The Trust has continued its arrangement with Chapel & York through a contracted agreement this year, and maintained the legal services of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on a pro-bono basis. These arrangements are important to ensuring the Trust's ability to manage its operations effectively and in a fiscally responsible manner.
Public Benefit
The trustees consider that the University of Queensland UK Trust has complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
Financial review
The statement of financial activities shows deficit on the unrestricted funds of £1,985 (2019: surplus of £2,430). Total unrestricted funds now total £420. Restricted funds show a surplus of £1,631 (2019: £4,025) meaning total restricted fund being carried forward total £5,706.
Covid-19
In light of the current global situation, in which COVID-19 is expected to have significant and lasting public health and economic impacts, the Trustees will remain diligent in their fiduciary responsibilities. While 2020 donations remained strong, donor engagement and fundraising within the UK is likely to face unique challenges that may affect the Trust’s revenue streams over the coming year.
Investment policy
No investments were made during the year and the charity does not intend to hold funds long term and thus it is unlikely that any investments will occur.
Risk management
The trustees determined that there were no areas of concern in the light of the CIO's current objectives and operation. It is the intention of the trustees to carry out a risk review annually.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2020
Reserves policy
The trustees consider that the objects of the charity are best met by keeping reserves as low as possible by maximising grants as soon as practically possible and generally at least twice a year, hence a formal reserves policy is not currently required.
Trustees
The Trustees of the University of Queensland UK Trust are appointed by unanimous resolution of the Trustees. The Trustees appointed in this way are appointed for a term of two years.
The trustees who served during the year are as follows:
Kerrie Mitchener Nicholas Shiren Matthew Custance Jennifer Karlson
The trustees received no remuneration or expenses for their services to the charity.
Structure, governance and management
Governing Document
The governing document for the Trust is a Constitution for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that was dated 30 November 2017. The University of Queensland UK Trust was registered as a CIO with the Charity Commission on 30 November 2017. The information set out on page I forms part of this report.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed by resolution of the trustees.
The first trustees were appointed for 3 years and subsequent trustees will be appointed for 2 years.
Organisation
The trustees meet regularly and oversee the management of the charity. Day to day operations are undertaken by Chapel & York Ltd.
Administration and governance costs
The majority of fundraising, administration and governance costs are met by the University of Queensland.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
K Mitchener
Date: 12 October 2021
The University of Queensland UK Trust
Statement of Trustees' responsibilitie For the year ended 31 December 2020
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
K Mitchener
Date: 12 October 2021
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Independent examiner's report For the year ended 31 December 2020
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The University of Queensland UK Trust ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities' and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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 that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 15 October 2021 Sarah Ediss, FCA
Kreston Reeves LLP Chartered Accountants Horsham Office
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 December 2020
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 1,155 4 1,159 3,144 3,144 (1,985) 2,405 (1,985) 420 |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 73,379 - 73,379 71,748 71,748 1,631 4,075 1,631 5,706 |
Total funds 2020 £ 74,534 4 74,538 74,892 74,892 (354) 6,480 (354) 6,126 |
Total funds 2019 £ 32,598 - |
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| 32,598 | ||||
| 27,518 | ||||
| 27,518 | ||||
| 5,080 | ||||
| 1,400 5,080 |
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| 6,480 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Balance sheet As at 31 December 2020
| Note Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
- 25,026 25,026 (18,900) |
2020 £ 6,126 6,126 5,706 420 6,126 |
1,000 5,480 6,480 - |
2019 £ 6,480 |
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| 6,480 | ||||
| 4,075 2,405 |
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| 6,480 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
K Mitchener
Date: 12 October 2021
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
1. Accounting policies
1.1 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity has elected to apply all amendments to FRS 102, as set out in the Financial Reporting Council's triennial review published in December 2017, and included in Update Bulletin 2 to the Charities SORP (FRS 102), prior to mandatory adoption for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The University of Queensland UK Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Going concern
The impact of the Covid-19 virus has been assessed by the Trustees. As a result the charity will need to amend its grant giving activities as appropriate to match the income received and on this basis the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The financial statements have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
1.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.7 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Gift Aid Total 2020 Total 2019 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 945 210 1,155 4,364 |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 59,510 13,869 73,379 28,234 |
Total funds 2020 £ 60,455 14,079 74,534 32,598 |
Total funds 2019 £ 26,515 6,083 |
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| 32,598 | ||||
3. Investment income
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Investment income - local cash | 4 | 4 | - |
4. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Activities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Total | Total | |
| directly | funds | funds | |
| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | 74,892 | 74,892 | 27,518 |
Analysis of direct costs
| Grants paid out Bank charges |
Total funds 2020 £ 74,833 59 74,892 |
Total funds 2019 £ 27,470 48 |
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| 27,518 |
Included within total costs are restricted costs of £71,748 (2019: £24,209).
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
5. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £ 1,800 ( 2019 - £1,800 ).
6. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2019 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2020, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2019 - £NIL) .
7. Debtors
| Due within one year Accrued income |
2020 £ - - |
2019 £ 1,000 |
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| 1,000 |
8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 18,900 | - |
9. Related Party Transactions
During the year, trustees made the following donations to the charity.
- N Shiren £36,000 (2019: £19,500)
- M Custance £nil (2019: £1,010)
The University of Queensland has agreed that it will meet the costs and disbursements of an adminstrative service provided by Chapel & York including accounts preparation and independent examination. During the year ended 31 December 2020 the university paid £9,000 (2019: £9,000) to Chapel & York and Independent examination fees of £1,800 (2019 : £1,800).
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds London BEL Tutor Award Shiren Scholarship Frank Finn Scholarship Brain Institute 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music Dr Peter Pomery memorial prize Covid reseach Student Mobility Fryer Library Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2020 £ 2,405 50 1,500 25 2,500 - - - - - 4,075 6,480 |
Income £ 1,159 - 45,000 125 4,063 23,625 40 400 63 63 73,379 74,538 |
Expenditure £ (3,144) - (46,250) (98) (6,500) (18,900) - - - - (71,748) (74,892) |
Balance at 31 December 2020 £ 420 |
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| 50 250 52 63 4,725 40 400 63 63 |
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| 5,706 | ||||
| 6,126 |
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
10. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds London BEL Tutor Award Shiren Scholarship Frank Finn Scholarship Brain Institute R. J. (Gus) Wiles Scholarship Endowment Fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2019 £ (25) 50 - - - 1,375 1,425 1,400 |
Income £ 4,364 - 25,611 123 2,500 - 28,234 32,598 |
Expenditure £ (1,934) - (24,111) (98) - (1,375) (25,584) (27,518) |
Balance at 31 December 2019 £ 2,405 |
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| 50 1,500 25 2,500 - |
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| 4,075 | ||||
| 6,480 |
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
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London BEL Tutor Award
These funds are to be used to support the London BEL Tutor Award, established in 2015 by the London BEL Alumni Ambassador Council to recognise Honours students and help keep alumni connected to UQ after graduation.
Shiren Scholarship
The Shiren Law Scholarship is to support undergraduate students facing financial need in the TC Beime School of Law.
Frank Finn Scholarship
The Frank Finn Scholarship will be used to support up to ten scholarships each year for students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) programs for domestic students.
Brain Institute
These funds will be used to support the research of Professor Jürgen Götz from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research. The research aims to understand how brain diseases begin and their progression at molecular and cellular levels in the hope of ultimately developing therapies.h
4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music
Established in 1988, the 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize (known as the ‘Sid Page Prize’) rewards an outstanding ensemble of student musicians at the UQ School of Music, selected through a competition which is aired on 4MBS. The prize was established in memory of the late Sidney B. Page, a member of the UQ community as Deputy Librarian from 1966 – 1972 and as a member of the Music Faculty Board from 1972 until his passing in 1987.
Dr Peter Pomery Memorial Prize
These funds will contribute towards an academic prize in memory of the late Dr Peter Pomery.
COVID-19 Research at UQ
These funds will be used to support UQ’s COVID-19 research efforts, and specifically, the vaccine acceleration project being led by Professor Paul Young, Professor Trent Munro and Dr Keith Chappell.
Student mobility
John Simmons Mechanical and Mining Student Mobility Fund. These funds will be used to enrich engineering graduates with a broad range of experiences during their studies.
With over 42 years’ continuing experience providing leadership and advice to UQ’s student engineers, Emeritus Professor John Simmons AM knows first-hand just how important extra-curricular activities are in this equation.
Fryer library
These funds will be used to support UQ’s Fryer Library to help build our collection of rare books, Australian literature and manuscript material to enable new research and teaching opportunities and to preserve our cultural heritage.
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The University of Queensland UK Trust
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
11. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Current assets Creditors due within one year Total Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period Current assets Total |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 19,949 (18,900) 420 Unrestricted funds 2019 £ 2,405 2,405 |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 5,077 - 5,706 Restricted funds 2019 £ 4,075 4,075 |
Total funds 2020 £ 25,026 (18,900) |
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| 6,126 Total funds 2019 £ 6,480 |
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| 6,480 |
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