Registered Charity Number: 1189852
Mediale Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Financial Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025
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| Charity Information | 3 |
| Trustees’ Report | 4 |
| Independent Examiners’ Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 |
Mediale Charitable Incorporated Organisation Charity Number: 1189852 (England and Wales) | Year Ending 31 March 2025
Charity Information For the year ending 31 March 2025
| Charity Name: | Mediale Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
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| Governance Structure: | Incorporated Charity |
| Charity Number: | 1189852 |
| Principal Office Address: | Office 1, Flat 3 |
| 50 Micklegate | |
| Selby | |
| North Yorkshire | |
| YO8 4EQ | |
| Trustees: | Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (Chair) |
| David James Dickson (resigned 18 April 2025) | |
| Kay Hannah Watson | |
| Kristina Maurer | |
| Maxwell Mutanda (resigned 6 May 2025) | |
| Accountants: | Equilibrium Accountants Ltd |
| 48 Goodramgate | |
| York | |
| North Yorkshire | |
| YO1 7LF |
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Trustees’ Report For the year ending 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025.
Principal Activity
The principal activity of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation during the financial year was the commissioning, production and public presentation of creative work, alongside long-term artist development programmes for emerging practitioners, with a focus on media arts and emerging technologies, in line with the charity’s objectives.
Trustees
The trustees who served the charity during the year were as follows:
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Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (Chair)
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David James Dickson (resigned 18 April 2025)
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Kay Hannah Watson
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Kristina Maurer
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Maxwell Mutanda (resigned 6 May 2025)
Trustees’ Annual Report
Mediale was originally established in 2017 and operated as a Community Interest Company (CIC). In June 2020, it converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by a constitution approved by the board of trustees.
Our charitable objectives are:
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For the public benefit, to promote the arts, especially media and other new technology arts for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by:
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a) Encouraging participation and inclusion at events, such as festivals, and
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b) Supporting organisations and individuals engaged in the provision of artistic activities, which take place primarily, but not exclusively, in the Yorkshire region.
During 2024–25, the charity undertook the following key activities to advance its public benefit aims:
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Continued to grow Immersive Assembly , Mediale’s flagship talent development programme, supporting a cohort of emerging artists working at the intersection of art, technology and human experience.
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Commissioned, produced and toured new works nationally and internationally, including through partnerships with major institutions.
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Delivered inclusive public engagement activities such as workshops, talks and interactive installations.
Key achievements in the year included:
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Selby Development via Selby Creates and Selby Light : Continued cultural investment in Selby, helping embed Mediale in the local creative ecology and aligning with broader cultural regeneration goals.
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Digital Body Festival : Supported and helped deliver this major festival, presenting ambitious digital work and broadening access to immersive experiences.
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MAIA / Young People Collaboration : Partnered with MAIA Group to co-create a project with local young people, contributing to their creative development and representation.
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The Glasshouse Residency : Delivered a significant artist-in-residence commission at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
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Provided ongoing mentorship, production support and partnership development for artists.
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Produced a wide range of high-impact, artist-led work across the UK and internationally, enhancing Mediale’s role as a forward-thinking, artist-centred organisation.
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Supporting the National Science & Media Museum via extensive scoping, consultancy and planning of a major digital arts commission as part of the UK City of Culture programme in Bradford.
As a result, Mediale has made significant progress toward its long-term goals, including deepening its artist roster, broadening its income streams, and forging lasting relationships with key national partners.
All activities undertaken during the year were in line with the charity’s objectives and undertaken to provide public benefit, in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance.
Financial Accounts
The accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025 have then been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the constitution and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Structure, Governance and Management
Mediale is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a constitution approved by the Charity Commission and adopted by the trustees upon registration as a CIO.
Trustees are recruited following a skills audit of Board members to ensure that the Board has the right mix of skills and experience. There is an induction process in place to support new Trustees. The Board meets quarterly. A scheme of delegation is in place and day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the charity delivers on its aims and objectives is delegated to the Creative Director.
Major risks are reviewed quarterly by the full Board. The Board monitors impact, probability, mitigations taken and identifies any additional action required.
Reserves Policy
The trustees aim to maintain funds at a level that equates to approximately three months of core charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to ensure the organisation can continue to operate whilst new sources of funding are realised. The trustees consider that the level of three months is sufficient given that the team will be continuously working on sourcing new funding for the organisation.
The balance held as unrestricted funds as at 31 March 2025 was (£4,956) (2024: (£13,123)). Despite this, the charity has been able to maintain its cash reserves (of £23,742) through a Key Fund loan and a reduction in the core expenditure in Q4 of the 2024-25 financial year.
The budget for 2025 projects a surplus for the 2025-26 financial year that will enable the charity to continue its operations. Basic core charitable expenditure for running the organisation is deemed to be £14,000 per month and core funding of £196,000 has already been secured for the 2025-26 financial year. The current level of reserves is therefore deemed to be reasonably sufficient by trustees, though efforts continue to be made to increase the current levels to the three-month minimum target of £42,000.
Going Concern
The trustees have prepared the accounts on a going concern basis as the charity has already secured funding that will enable it to continue to trade for the foreseeable future.
Remuneration
The trustees are responsible for staff pay, benefits and terms and conditions. Remuneration is reviewed annually; pay ranges are set out in the staff handbook and the salaries that are set reflect the roles and responsibilities of each postholder. Salaries are set at an appropriate level to retain excellent staff, while
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also making a comparison with rates of pay in the charity sector for similar roles and size of charity. In addition to pay we also provide annual leave and pension contributions.
Trustees do not receive any remuneration.
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.
Political and Charitable Donations
During the financial period no political or charitable donations were made.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wages requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources for the charity for that period.
In preparing these accounts, 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 in the Charities SORP effective 1 January 2019
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed and constitution. 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.
Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
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So far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which the independent reviewer is unaware
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Each trustee has taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant financial information that may have a material impact on the financial reports and to establish that the organisation’s independent reviewer is aware of that information.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees:
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Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (Chair) Trustee
Approved by the board on ……………………………… 19th August 2025
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Independent Examiners’ Report
For the year ending 31 March 2025
I report on the accounts of Mediale Charitable Incorporated Organisation for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 8-12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees. Consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiners’ statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
Have not been met, or
- (2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
…………………………………………… Nicola Ainscough FCA BSc Managing Director
Equilibrium Accountants Ltd
48 Goodramgate York North Yorkshire YO1 7LF
25 June 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ending 31 March 2025
| For the year ending 31 March 2025 | |||
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| Notes INCOME Incoming and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Other trading activities Investments Other income Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Other 6 Total resources expended Net income / (expenditure) for the year Transfer to general funds 7 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward as at 1 Apr 24 Total funds carried forward as at 31 Mar 25 |
Restricted Funds £ - - 57,662 - - |
Unrestricted Funds £ 196,000 10,817 70,970 - |
Year to 31 Mar 25 Total £ Year to 31 Mar 24 Total £ |
| 196,000 220,118 |
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| 10,817 99,310 |
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| 128,632 145,407 |
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| - - |
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| - | - 774 |
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| 57,662 7,200 73,199 |
277,787 7,794 254,905 7,421 |
335,449 465,609 |
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| 14,994 30,545 |
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| 328,104 419,264 |
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| 7,421 6,905 |
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| 80,399 | 270,120 | 350,519 456,714 |
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| (22,737) (500) 23,237 |
7,667 500 (13,123) |
(15,070) 8,895 |
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| - - |
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| 10,114 1,219 |
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| - | (4,956) | (4,956) 220,118 |
The notes on pages 10-12 form a part of these financial statements.
A statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as all gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
This is no difference between the net income / (expenditure) for the year above and the historical cost equivalent. All activities are continuing.
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Balance Sheet
For the year ending 31 March 2025
| Balance Sheet For the year ending 31 March 2025 |
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| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 8 Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Total Assets less Current Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 9 Accruals and deferred income Net Assets FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds |
£ 911 750 23,742 |
As at 31 Mar 25 £ 2,993 (32,816) |
£ |
As at 31 Mar 24 £ |
| 5,260 | ||||
| 3,316 | ||||
| 936 | ||||
| 52,878 | ||||
| 25,403 | 57,130 | |||
| (27,980) | ||||
| (7,413) | 29,150 | |||
| (4,420) - (536) |
34,410 | |||
| (21,212) | ||||
| (3,084) | ||||
| (4,956) | 10,114 | |||
| (4,956) - |
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| (13,123) | ||||
| 23,237 | ||||
| (4,956) | 10,114 |
The notes on pages 10-12 form a part of these financial statements.
Trustee benefits: advances, credit and guarantees
During the year no benefits, in the form of advances, credit and guarantees, were conferred upon the trustees of the charity.
Guarantees and other financial commitments
During the year no guarantees or other financial commitments were made.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements on pages 8-12 were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
………………………………………………. Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino (Chair) Trustee
19th August 2025 Approved by the board on ……………………………….
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ending 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Statutory Information
Mediale is a charity, operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, in the UK that is registered with the Charities Commission, registration number 1189852.
b) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on the receipts and payments basis.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
The principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently in the year, are set out below.
c) Compliance with accounting standards
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Accounting and Reporting by Charities for Small Entities: Statement of Recommended Practice in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective January 2015) – (Charities ‘SORP’ FRS 102): the provision of FRS 102 Section 1A – Small Entities and other applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom
d) Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 6 (2024: 5)
e) Funds Structure
Earmarked funds, as shown in the notes to the accounts, represent funds set aside by the trustees for use on specific projects. Amounts shown as Restricted Funds, on the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet, represent funds donated for specific projects in accordance with the Charities Act definition.
f) Income Recognition
Revenue is recognised in respect of non-government non-exchange transactions, donations, and funds received for goods and services supplied during the financial period on receipt. Government Grants have been recognised using the accrual model.
g) Trustees Remuneration
During the year the trustees did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of out-ofpocket expenses, as none were incurred.
h) Fixed Assets
All fixed assets are capitalised and included, at cost, including any incidental expenses of acquisition.
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Office Equipment
25% Straight Line
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2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | |
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| Year ending 31 March 25 Total £ Year ending 31 March 24 Total £ 196,000 207,618 - 9,500 - 3,000 |
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| Arts Council Awards4All Jerwood Arts |
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| 196,000 220,118 Year ending 31 March 25 Total £ Year ending 31 March 24 Total £ - 13,860 - 7,930 - 4,400 - 2,000 - 47,750 9,900 20,000 500 - - 3,370 417 - |
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| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | |
| ArtHouse Jersey Arts Council Castle Howard Milton Keynes Council North Music Trust North Yorkshire Council People’s Place Projects Yarm Town Council Other Income |
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| 10,817 99,310 |
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| RAISING FUNDS | |
| Year ending 31 March 25 Total £ Year ending 31 March 24 Total £ 14,994 30,545 |
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| Marketingand Communications | |
| 14,994 30,545 |
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| EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | |
| Year ending 31 March 25 Total £ Year ending 31 March 24 Total £ 93,189 172,886 215,312 228,093 19,603 18,285 |
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| Event Costs | |
| Staff Costs | |
| Administrative Costs | |
| 328,104 419,264 |
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| OTHER | |
| Year ending 31 March 25 Total £ Year ending 31 March 24 Total £ 5,285 4,770 2,100 2,100 36 35 |
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| AccountancyFees | |
| Loan Interest | |
| Other legal andprofessional fees | |
| 7,421 6,905 |
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
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RAISING FUNDS
5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
6. OTHER
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7. GENERAL FUND TRANSFER
The Trustees have agreed to release the small surplus left over upon completion of The Return project, back into general funds, as it has been generated by an acceptable level of deviation from the budgeted spending originally provided for in the funding applications.
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Year ending | Year ending | |
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| 31 March 25 | 31 March 24 | |
| Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | |
| VAT | 1,084 | 4,923 |
| Trade Creditors | 6,274 | 2,274 |
| Other taxes and social security | 4,246 | 5,631 |
| Other Creditors | 21,212 | 15,152 |
| Accruals | 536 | 3,084 |
| 33,352 | 31,064 |
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR
| Year ending | Year ending | Year ending | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | March 25 | 31 March 24 | ||
| Total | Total | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Other Creditors | - | 21,212 | ||
| - | 21,212 | |||
| FUNDS | ||||
| Year ending | Year ending | |||
| 31 | March 25 | 31 March 24 | ||
| Total | Total | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| UNRESTRICTED FUND | ||||
| General | (4,956) | (13,123) | ||
| RESTRICTED FUND | ||||
| General | - | 23,237 | ||
| (4,956) | 10,114 |
10. FUNDS
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