REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1184163
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
for
Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Ballams Chartered Accountants
Crane Court
302 London Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 0AJ
Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
|
Page |
Chairman's Report |
1 |
Report of the Trustees |
2 to 3 |
Independent Examiner's Report |
4 |
Statement of Financial Activities |
5 |
Statement of Financial Position |
6 |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
7 to 13 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
14 to 15 |
Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Chairman's Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
DuringtheyearwehadseveralchangestotheteamattheMill.WesadlylostIanHuntoneofourwardensand a
valued volunteer over a period of more than 15 years.
We alsosaidgoodbyetoDanTarrantWillisourindefatigableHeadMillerandMillManagerwhodidso muchfor the
Mill. We wish Dan every success in his new ventures.
AkeyappointmenthasbeenthatofSteveMolyneauxasSeniorWarden.Stevehasrisentothechallengewith a
tremendous effort.
TheconditionoftheMillhasbeenverywellmaintainedbyourvolunteermaintenanceteamledbytrustee Rick
Chapman.Withouttheireffortwe wouldhavetospenda considerableamountof moneyonroutinemaintenance of
themillanditsmachinery.Oneoftheissueswehavehadtodealwithisthebuild-upofsiltinthemillrace.After a
long processand havingall permissionsin place,dredging,or ratherjettingof the silt in the mill race will take place in
2023andenhanceourabilitytodomorewatermilling.Ithasbeendisappointingthat,becauseofthe tortuous
processtogainassenttotheworkwehavenotbeenabletomeettheleadtimesrequiredbygrantmaking bodies.
The cost of the dredging will fall on the Mill itself.
We havebeenvery fortunateto havebeenableto appointvolunteerDr Amy Barnesas HonCurator.Alongside work
todisplaythehistoryof theMilltovisitors,Dr Barnesis leadingworktoconserveandcataloguetheMill'sarchive of
papers and images.
With education,alongsidesharingthe Mill's industrialheritage,our educationlead Tassa Deparishas very successfully
extendedoureducationworkwithherEcoWarriorsprogrammeforschools.Thissharesnotonlythehistoryof the
Millbutalsoshowsthatitdemonstratesrenewableenergywhichiscriticaltotheunderstandingofthethreats from
climatechange.Helpingwiththeunderstandingofthisisourmicrogeneratorwhichallowspeopletorecharge their
smartphones and the weather station. We have also gained a gold carbon charter award for the third time.
We continueto mill flour,bag it, anddistributeit.Our volunteerteam coordinatedby Ian GrayandCarolinePeeke is
fantastic and the trustees are very proud of their dedication.
Also behind the scenes is our communications work led by Simon Ballard which is outstanding.
WeareveryfortunatetohaveadedicatedgroupofvolunteersalongsidethoseIhavenamedactingasguides and
supporting our social media outreach.
The year saw the Mill beginto recoverfrom the impactof Covidon visitornumbersand althoughwe made a financial
loss this was within our plan.
My sincere thanks go to Vice Chair and Hon Treasurer Ian Reed for his staunch support during the year.
John Carrington
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsof thecharityfortheyearended31 March2023. The
trusteeshaveadoptedthe provisionsof AccountingandReportingby Charities:Statementof Recommended Practice
applicableto charitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordancewiththe FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives
To preserveand protectthe buildingknownas the Tide Mill for the benefitof the publicand primarilythe inhabitants
ofWoodbridgeinthecountyofSuffolkasabuildingofhistoricalandarchitecturalinterestandofhistorical and
technicalimportance,andtomaintainamuseumofsocialandculturalhistory,retainedfortheeducationof the
present and future generationsand to providefacilitiesavailableto the inhabitantsof Woodbridgeand to members of
thepublicatlargeforrecreationorotherleisure-timeoccupationintheinterestsof socialwelfarewiththeobject of
improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial report
Netoutgoingresourcesamountedto£6,675(2022:£13,096incoming),andthecharity'sfundshavefallen to
£122,072.Fulldetailsofthefinancialpositionareshownintheaccounts.Thetrusteesareoftheopinionthat the
charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil any and all of its obligations.
Investment policy and objectives
Surplusfundsnotrequiredforworkingpurposesareinvestedininterestbearingaccountswhichare regularly
reviewed.
Funds and reserves
Attheendoftheperiodthecharityhadunrestrictedgeneralfundsof£50,000andarestrictedpreservation repair
fundof£72,072.Thetrusteesregularlyreviewtheavailablereserves,andtheleveltakesintoaccount expected
monthlyexpenditure,existingcommitmentsandfuturecapitalcommitmentscommensuratewithaGrade1 listed
building.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Structure, Governance and Management
WoodbridgeTideMillCharitableTrustisgovernedbytheconstitutionof28June2019whichcreatedthe charitable
incorporated organisation.
WoodbridgeTownCouncilisthecustodiantrusteeofthebuildinginaccordancewiththePublicTrusteeAct 1906.
Members of the managing committee are the charity trustees as defined within the meaning of the Charities Act 2011.
The Managing Committee
The governingdocumentprovidesfor the managingcommitteeto be responsiblefor the Tide Millin accordance with
theobjectivesandadministrativeclausessetoutinthegoverningdocument.Alltrusteesarevolunteersand receive
no remuneration from the charity in pursuance of their duties as trustees.
Risk management
Thetrusteeshaveadutytoidentifyandreviewtheriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandtoensure appropriate
controlsareinplacetoprovidereasonableassuranceagainstfraudanderror.Thetrusteeshavereviewedthe major
riskstothecharity.TheonlyareaofconcernisfuturemajoritemsofmaintenancecostsassociatedwithaGrade 1
listed220yearoldbuildingofthenatureanditsrelatedmachinery.Accordinglythetrusteeshaveestablished a
restricted preservation repair fund to allow available monies to be put to one side each year to build a 'sinking fund'.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1184163
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Principal address
Woodbridge Tide Mill
Tide Mill Quay
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1BY
Trustees
G E Holdcroft
J C Carrington Chairman
R Macfarlane (resigned 8.2.23)
F J Hale Vice Chairman (resigned 3.7.22)
P Gillard
Councillor S Bale (resigned 18.5.22)
R Chapman
I Mckechnie
I Reed Vice Chairman and Honorary Treasurer
M J Sutton
Lady V Jessel (appointed 8.2.23)
Dr A J Barnes (appointed 3.7.22)
Councillor C Page (appointed 18.5.22)
Independent Examiner
M J Mortimer FCA FCCA
Ballams Chartered Accountants
Crane Court
302 London Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 0AJ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 June 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
J C Carrington - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
I report to the charitytrustees on my examinationof the accountsof WoodbridgeTide Mill CharitableTrust (the Trust)
for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I reportin respectof my examinationof the Trust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145 of the Act andin carrying
out my examinationI have followedall applicableDirectionsgiven by the CharityCommissionunderSection 145(5)(b)
of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I havecompletedmyexamination.I confirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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.
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
M J Mortimer FCA FCCA
Ballams Chartered Accountants
Crane Court
302 London Road
Ipswich
IP2 0AJ
23 June 2023
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
17,916
Charitable activities
5
Operation of Tide Mill
5,148
Other trading activities
3
49,732
Investment income
4
230
Total
73,026
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7,938
Charitable activities
Operation of Tide Mill
68,474
Total
76,412
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(3,386)
Transfers between funds
12
3,386
Net movement in funds
-
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
50,000
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
50,000 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,289
3,289
(3,289)
(3,386)
(6,675)
78,747
72,072 |
2023
Total
funds
£
17,916
5,148
49,732
230
73,026
7,938
71,763
79,701
(6,675)
-
(6,675)
128,747
122,072 |
2022
Total
funds
£
17,442
28,116
42,652
12 |
|
|
|
88,222 |
|
|
|
8,683
66,443 |
|
|
|
75,126 |
|
|
|
13,096
- |
|
|
|
13,096
115,651 |
|
|
|
128,747 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
5,718
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
9
2,135
Debtors
10
604
Cash at bank and in hand
43,461
46,200
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(1,918)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
44,282
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
50,000
NET ASSETS
50,000
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
72,072
72,072
-
72,072
72,072
72,072 |
2023
Total
funds
£
5,718
2,135
604
115,533
118,272
(1,918)
116,354
122,072
122,072
50,000
72,072
122,072 |
2022
Total
funds
£
4,011
-
1,244
125,594
126,838
(2,102)
124,736
128,747
128,747
50,000
78,747
128,747 |
|
|
|
|
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesandauthorisedfor issueon 22 June 2023and were
signed on its behalf by:
J C Carrington - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsof thecharity,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesoncethe charityhasentitlementto the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountof theobligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforonanaccruals basis
andhas been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciationis providedat the followingannualrates in orderto write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Plant and machinery- 15% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings- 20% on reducing balance
Computer equipment- 33% on cost
Stocks
Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowanceforobsolete and
slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Gift aid
Woodbridge Town Council
Subscriptions - friends
Hire of Tide Mill
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Admissions
Sales
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Government and other
grants
Operation of Tide Mill
Insurance claims
Operation of Tide Mill
6.
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
2023
£
3,019
2,799
7,500
2,598
2,000
17,916
2023
£
(186)
29,882
20,036
49,732
2023
£
230
2023
£
4,495
653
5,148 |
2022
£
5,308
1,616
7,500
2,538
480
17,442
2022
£
(138)
25,242
17,548
42,652
2022
£
12
2022
£
19,936
8,180
28,116 |
|
|
|
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2023norforthe year
ended 31 March 2022.
Trustees' expenses
Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31March2023norfortheyear ended
31 March 2022.
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
17,442
Charitable activities
Operation of Tide Mill
28,116
Other trading activities
42,652
Investment income
12
Total
88,222
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
8,683
Charitable activities
Operation of Tide Mill
66,443
Total
75,126
NET INCOME
13,096
Transfers between funds
(11,121)
Net movement in funds
1,975
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
48,025
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
50,000 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,121
11,121
67,626
78,747 |
Total
funds
£
17,442
28,116
42,652
12 |
|
|
88,222 |
|
|
8,683
66,443 |
|
|
75,126 |
|
|
13,096
- |
|
|
13,096
115,651 |
|
|
128,747 |
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Plant and
and
Computer
machinery
fittings
equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2022
151
139
4,663
Additions
-
2,000
389
At 31 March 2023
151
2,139
5,052
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022
65
74
803
Charge for year
13
13
656
At 31 March 2023
78
87
1,459
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
73
2,052
3,593
At 31 March 2022
86
65
3,860
9.
STOCKS
2023
£
Stocks
2,135
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Trade debtors
604
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Trade creditors
711
Taxation and social security
224
Other creditors
983
1,918 |
Totals
£
4,953
2,389 |
|
7,342 |
|
942
682 |
|
1,624 |
|
5,718 |
|
4,011 |
|
2022
£
- |
|
2022
£
1,244 |
|
2022
£
930
254
918 |
|
2,102 |
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Preservation repair fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are a
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Preservation repair fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Preservation repair fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22
£
50,000
78,747
128,747
s follows:
At 1.4.21
£
48,025
67,626
115,651 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(3,386)
(3,289)
(6,675)
Incoming
resources
£
73,026
-
73,026
Net
movement
in funds
£
13,096
-
13,096 |
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.23
£
£
3,386
50,000
(3,386)
72,072
-
122,072
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(76,412)
(3,386)
(3,289)
(3,289)
(79,701)
(6,675)
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.22
£
£
(11,121)
50,000
11,121
78,747
-
128,747 |
|
|
|
|
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
88,222
TOTAL FUNDS
88,222
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
At 1.4.21
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
48,025
9,710
Restricted funds
Preservation repair fund
67,626
(3,289)
TOTAL FUNDS
115,651
6,421 |
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(75,126)
13,096
(75,126)
13,096
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.23
£
£
(7,735)
50,000
7,735
72,072
-
122,072 |
|
|
A currentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedinthe above
are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
161,248 |
(151,538) |
9,710 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Preservation repair fund |
- |
(3,289) |
(3,289) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
161,248 |
(154,827) |
6,421 |
continued...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
for the Year Ended |
31 March 2023 |
|
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS |
|
|
Donations and legacies |
|
|
Donations |
3,019 |
5,308 |
Gift aid |
2,799 |
1,616 |
Woodbridge Town Council |
7,500 |
7,500 |
Subscriptions - friends |
2,598 |
2,538 |
Hire of Tide Mill |
2,000 |
480 |
|
17,916 |
17,442 |
Other trading activities |
|
|
Fundraising events |
(186) |
(138) |
Admissions |
29,882 |
25,242 |
Sales |
20,036 |
17,548 |
|
49,732 |
42,652 |
Investment income |
|
|
Deposit account interest |
230 |
12 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
Government and other grants |
4,495 |
19,936 |
Insurance claims |
653 |
8,180 |
|
5,148 |
28,116 |
Total incoming resources |
73,026 |
88,222 |
EXPENDITURE |
|
|
Other trading activities |
|
|
Purchases |
9,546 |
8,558 |
Packaging |
527 |
125 |
Closing stock |
(2,135) |
- |
|
7,938 |
8,683 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
Insurance |
3,358 |
3,507 |
Electricity and water |
2,337 |
824 |
Postage and stationery |
391 |
- |
Advertising |
860 |
1,847 |
Maintenance and cleaning |
10,660 |
2,321 |
Pest control & extinguishers |
1,781 |
1,500 |
Wardens |
18,088 |
7,320 |
Carried forward |
37,475 |
17,319 |
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Charitable Trust
Charitable activities
Brought forward
Administration officers
Accountancy
Professional fees
Pension cost
Telephone
Learning & activities
Bank charges
Wages - Education
Curation costs
Sundry office expenses
Office machine costs
Depreciation - plant and machinery
Depreciation - fixtures and fittings
Depreciation - computer equipment
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
2023
2022
£
£
37,475
17,319
21,816
29,758
964
918
164
85
508
721
674
675
2,399
1,192
1,744
1,456
4,008
4,890
298
7,986
400
726
631
491
13
15
13
16
656
195
71,763
66,443
79,701
75,126
(6,675)
13,096 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
2023
2022
£
£
37,475
17,319
21,816
29,758
964
918
164
85
508
721
674
675
2,399
1,192
1,744
1,456
4,008
4,890
298
7,986
400
726
631
491
13
15
13
16
656
195
71,763
66,443
79,701
75,126
(6,675)
13,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
66,443 |
|
|
75,126 |
|
|
13,096 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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