Trustees’ Annual Report Independent Setter Rescue and Rehome Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year Ending 31 July 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1190249 Registered Address: 17 Manor Close, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire DY13 9DR ## 1. Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity The charity, Independent Setter Rescue and Rehome, is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England. Trustees who served during the period were: Mrs Lesley Ann Fordham Mrs Dorothy Park Mr David Grant Mrs Geraldine Cove-Print Mrs Clare Winship Mrs Gillian Price-Thomas The charity operates from its registered office in Worcestershire and carries out its activities across the UK, Ireland & Serbia ## 2. Objectives and Activities The charity’s object is to relieve the suffering of Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Red & White Setters, English Setters and their crossbreeds, particularly those in the UK or Republic of Ireland who are inneed of care and attention. This includes providing and maintaining rescue homes and facilities for their reception, care and treatment The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance. During the year, the charity’s principal activities included: The rescue and rehoming of setter breeds in need Provision of foster placements and rehabilitation Veterinary treatment and welfare support Assessment and matching of suitable adopters Ongoing support to adopters to ensure long-term placements ## 3. Achievements and Performance During the reporting period, the charity successfully rehomed 35 dogs across the UK. Several dogs required significant rehabilitation prior to rehoming, including behavioural support and medical treatment. This demonstrates the charity’s commitment not only to rehoming but to ensuring each dog is placed in a stable, suitable environment where their long-term welfare is secured. In addition, 6 elderly dogs were supported under the charity’s Sugar Faced Scheme, which provides financial assistance for veterinary care. This initiative ensures that older dogs are not disadvantaged and are able to receive necessary treatment, improving both quality and length of life. The charity also expanded its foster network, enabling it to respond more effectively to demand and take in dogs requiring urgent intervention. Overall, the charity has delivered clear public benefit through improved animal welfare, reduced suffering, and successful rehoming outcomes. ## 4. Financial Review Financial Overview The charity reported total income of approximately £81,596 during the year, with total expenditure of ## £48,092.16. This resulted in a net surplus of £33,504.14 before depreciation and £31,008.96 after depreciation. ## Income Sources Income was derived from a range of sources including: Donations from supporters Fundraising activities Adoption fees Retail/shop sales The diversity of income streams supports the sustainability of the charity. ## Expenditure Expenditure was directed primarily towards charitable activities, including: Veterinary treatment and medical care Foster and boarding costs Transport and rescue operations Administrative and governance costs The trustees are satisfied that expenditure has been applied effectively to further the charity’s objectives. Reserves Policy The charity maintains reserves to: Ensure continuity of operations Meet unexpected veterinary or emergency costs Support ongoing rescue commitments ## Financial Position The charity remains in a stable financial position with positive retained earnings. The trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate given the nature of the charity’s work. ## 5 . Structure, Governance and Management The charity is constituted as a CIO and is governed by its constitution. The trustees are responsible for the overall management and control of the charity and meet regularly to review strategy, performance and risk. Trustees are appointed based on their skills, knowledge and experience, particularly in animal welfare and rescue operations. The charity operates with the support of volunteers who assist with fostering, transport and fundraising activities. Risk management processes are in place to identify and mitigate risks relating to animal welfare, finance and operational activities. ## 6. Plans for Future Periods The trustees aim to: Increase rescue and rehoming capacity Expand the foster network Strengthen fundraising and income generation Continue to improve welfare standards and support services The charity will continue to prioritise sustainable growth while maintaining high standards of care. ## 7. Safeguarding Policy Summary The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of animals and individuals it engages with. Safeguarding measures include: Careful assessment of adopters and foster carers Ongoing monitoring and support of placements Prompt action on any welfare concerns Clear procedures for reporting concerns Safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with best practice. ## 8. Fundraising Compliance The charity complies with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice. Fundraising is conducted in an ethical, transparent and respectful manner. The charity ensures that vulnerable individuals are protected and that donors are not subject to undue pressure. No complaints were received in relation to fundraising during the reporting period. ## 9. Statement of Trustee Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. They confirm that: Proper accounting records have been kept The financial statements give a true and fair view The report complies with legal requirements ## 10 . Approval Signed on behalf of the trustees: Name: Geraldine Cove-Print Signature: Date: 14.04.26 **Independent Setter Rescue & Rehome** Charity Number: 1190249 ## **Financial Statements to 31st July 2025** **Quarter 2: 1st November 2024 - 31st January 2025** ## **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025 Independent Rehome & Rescue Charity number 1190249 Balance Sheet** ## **At 31.01.2025** |Fixed Assets:
Vehicle VW TOURAN 2.0TDI
Less Depreciaton
Vehicle VW TOURAN 2.0TDI
Cash:
Bank Account - Barclays
Bank Accunt - Lloyds
Paypal
LT Investment -Barclays
LT Investment -Lloyds
LT Investment -Lloyds Bond
LT Investment -Cambridge Countes Bank
LT Investment - Virgin Money
Just Giving Account
TOTAL
Capital:
Cash Start Up
Cash Injecton Maureen Hurll ICT - Extraordinary Item
Retained Earnings
Income/(Expense) for year 2024/2025|968.00
16,378.82
976.38
30,474.63
85,000.00
20,000.00
88,527.50
100,000.00
-|17,743.50
(9,010.37)| |---|---|---| |||8,733.13









342,325.33| |||| |||351,058.46| |||2,619.10
332,155.82
(15,363.41)
31,646.95| |||351,058.46| - Ind nd ntR hom Offiations 2705.2 7 3752.28 2314 28 129196 1062.3J p S•le$ 1150.02 1082.05 Grft Ald f4)5.03 Pay pal Commlss Membership 100 Oub 607 27.00 297.29 182 661 287.36 7W.22 100.00 191_32 29.60 49.58 i( 41 157 TOTAL114C 3855.29 6501.69 34I8.86 1959.75 1664 *t 81115 850.52 699.12 Transport 169. 13 IIYJ8.50 Stocb 280.00 250.*> r•nce 179.03 8oarding K 153.45 we￿te 145.50 Misc Exper 374.06 )st•gè 268.77 *AlvertiSiNJ 12. 8ank Chwge 11)0 aub P•ytyJr 53.14 235.10 144.20 624.82 88.(10 IIJ6.94 12S 17t 23 62.90 241.00 150.94 39.55 148.90 75.78 271.86 60.18 26.64 65 29.60 108.09 28.78 3£ 14 TOTAL EXP 1551.00 3181.42 917.88 2381.09 451 EXCESS ￿ INC￿lE (NEA ÉXPENSES 8•r* t*•lw 2303.15 4501.45 8085.07 kOOlO.5l 9601 Payyl t￿1 315.95 421.94 158.59 734.13 711 2619.10 4923.39 8243.66 10744_64 10327 R•ceWP 3855.29 6501.69 3418.86 1959.75 1664 Loss paym -1551.00 -3181.42 -917.88 -2381.09 -45£ 4923.39 8243.66 10744.64 10323.30 1152S 8onk 8•lar 4501.45 8085.07 IIX)10.5I 9604.93 11011 y￿1 b•1 421.94 158.59 734.13 718.37 51] 1.62 1.36 P.50 >.00 1.00 1.85 1.33 .06 >.05 1.20 1.20 .21 >.00 >.90 1.39 i.oi 1.93 1.37 1.30 1.33 i.oi .62 1.48 1.14 ## **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025** ## **Independent Rehome & Rescue** ## **Charity number 1190249** ## **Income** |**Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025**
**Independent Rehome & Rescue**
**Charity number 1190249**
**Income**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Donatons
Bequests
Fundraising
Dog Donaton Fees
Shop Sales
Dog Food Sales CSJ Commission
Gif Aid
Membership
100 Club
Agria Insurance commission
Other
Interest Earned
TOTAL INCOME
**Less Expenses:-**
Vet Bills
Travel & Transport
Boarding Kennels
Dog Food Cost CSJ
Shop Stock for Resale
Fundraising Cost
Car expense
100 Club Payout
Insurance
Postage
Advertsing
Zoom
Statonery
IT
Telephone
Website
Legal/Accountng
Just Giving Fees
Lotery License
Commissions (Paypal, Ebay, Paypal Giving, Ebay Giving)
Bank Charge
Miscellaneous Expenditure|









|**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
7,569.67
20,000.00
3,074.28
500.00
1,895.60
63.73
-
120.00
109.50
381.56
215.66|**Quarter**
**Nov-Jan**
3,419.22
3,000.00
87.50
3,488.84
965.25
167.98
-
40.00
144.00
293.38
7,325.15|**Quarter**
**Feb-April**| ||



















|33,930.00
4,053.94
359.60
346.00
117.15
251.59
310.00
-
12.00
181.36
274.89
-
46.77
88.85
-
30.88
-
-
54.00
20.00
28.60
|18,931.32
7,126.60
1,809.80
3,155.22
256.52
122.34
-
-
-
-
207.59
-
46.77
270.48
634.24
52.95
30.00
54.00
-
24.64
-|-| |TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Total INCOME/(EXPENSE)
**Less Depreciaton Expense**
EARNINGS
CUMULATIVE YEAR TO DATE|6,175.63 13,791.15 -| |---|---| ||27,754.37 5,140.17 -
623.80 623.80| ||27,130.58 4,516.38 -| ||27,130.58 31,646.95 31,646.95| ## **Quarter Year to date Note** **- May July** ||10,988.89|5| |---|---|---| ||23,000.00|5| ||3,161.78|6| ||3,988.84|7| ||2,860.85|8| ||231.71|| ||-|| ||160.00|| ||253.50|| ||674.94|| ||-|| ||7,540.81|| |-|52,861.32|| ||11,180.54|| ||2,169.40|| ||3,501.22|| ||373.67|| ||373.93|| ||310.00|6| ||-|| ||12.00|| ||181.36|| ||482.48|| ||-|| ||93.54|| ||359.33|| ||634.24|| ||83.83|| ||-|| ||30.00|| ||108.00|| ||20.00|| ||53.24|| ||-|| 1 - 19,966.78 - 32,894.54 1,247.59 - 31,646.95 31,646.95 ## **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025** ||||Aug|Sep|Oct|Nov|Dec|Jan| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**NBV b/f from**|**23/24**|**1**|**2**|**3**|**4**|**5**|**6**| |Vehicle||9,980.72|207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93| ||||9,772.79|9,564.86|9,356.93|9,148.99|8,941.06|8,733.13| A Depreciation rate of 25% has been applied to the Motor vehicle using the diminishing value method of depreciation of an asset. |Feb|Mar|Apr|May|Jun|Jul||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**7**|**8**|**9**|**10**|**11**|**12**|**TOTAL Depn**|**NBV c/f**| |207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93|207.93|2,495.18|7,485.54| |8,525.20|8,317.27|8,109.34|7,901.40|7,693.47|7,485.54||| ## **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025** ## **Independent Rehome & Rescue** ## **Charity number 1190249 Cash and Bank** |**Operatng Cash:**
Bank Balance Barclays
Bank Balance Lloyds
Paypal balance
Just Giving Account
**Investment:**
Barclays Premuimaccount
Lloyds Term Deposit Account 4.37%
Lloyds Term Bond
On Deposit - Cambridge Countes Bank
Virgin Money Investment
Total Investment
**TOTAL CASH**|


|**Months**
**At 31 Oct 24**
306.41
10,723.11
1,757.69
9.51|**Quarter**
**At 31 Jan 25**
968.00
16,378.82
976.38
-|**Quarter**
**At 30 Apr 25**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||




|12,796.72
30,860.94
85,000.00
20,000.00
88,527.50
100,000.00|18,323.20
30,474.63
85,000.00
20,000.00
88,527.50
100,000.00|-| ||
|324,388.44
**337,185.16**|324,002.13
**342,325.33**|-
**-**| ## _**Supporting Documentation:**_ £0 lkn 4*• Dtrect tse¢*t Fr￿￿Ets• 350 893.75 131kn 97p st￿ (kderFruTrFwtyF C& iaix) 3.75 Qrl 659lJl 6425 161.75 LII I•X4 W7 DY13 9(XI st•l•ni•nt ol Aecouni A¢¢ount numbw: 1SQZ85Y4 VSCS Ellglblllty." E 2M11P￿3 to￿0.00 Ct 4.15* •AM¥IH6 J* -. 0>4Sf4Jl Just Giving: 2024-202S Only Donation GiftAid Date G105s Tolal Fee5 Net Gross Total Fees Ne 2>0&25 19.12 0.13 17-09-24 0.13 26-09-24 15-10-24 iO.CK) 0.49 9.51 3.75 3.75 0.19 0.19 ## **Quarter** **At 31 Jul 25** - - **-** - Term Deposlt Certificate rYi•NEY i?oy iyyr 1511012024 4103923 2W12024 4039141 2.37 2.37 1710912024 4050385 3.56 3.56 Not Yet Reached the bank statement 291W2024 4016365 >Y0712024 3962358 J January 0IK11f202S. 3IAI1r2025 DATE A DESCRIPTION 31Jan25 Ystwyth Veteri o. 31Jan25 VW.365VEI 30Jan 25 MACDONALD I 46212317590, 30JAN25 21.2. Balance B/F Q4 23/24 29,645.28 Funds paid in 1,000.00 |Interest Q1 2024/5|215.66| |---|---| |Closing Q1 /2024/5|30,860.94| |Interest Q2 / 2024/5
Funds Out 04.12.2024|113.69
(500.00)| |Closing Q2 2024/5|30,474.63| Gwbeial £37S £019 Geneiate £io.ts) £0.49 . £9.51 Geneiale £29) £013 Genefate £088 £19.12 Geneiali. £0.13 Ge¥wale tt50 £0.13 , 37 Geneiale statem•nt optSons + £10,007 - £4,159 TYPE IN {£) OUT{E) LANCE nary CD 6416 DEB 160.40 16,378 r.co.UK CD 6416 DEB 56.95 16,539 KD 20219120220 434000R 832422 10 FPI 800.00 16,596 201045 INDEPENDEN 27250CN 165050 40 FPI 227.91 15,796 ESI4R ss accounts- at a glance information roa r* th￿￿ed1. 30 january 2025 Is £968. 2401 Is £30,474.63 .. s,.. . Premium ME 13208338 £30,860.94 £30.860.94 0 M•kea paym•nt nce 1.51%AER O Tf•ck p•yYDwits Busln•ss Prnmlum ME Ind•p•nd•nt S•tt•r O R•scu• & R•hom• Ed￿ •t<(x •dditlonal Jccount d•t•lls .99 .04 (£) 82 1.22 1.17 1.17 ## **Transferred Funds from Irish Seter Rescue due to merger** |Date
9/7/2021
9/8/2021
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**TOTAL**

Per Lesley

Diference
|Date
9/7/2021
9/8/2021
###
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**TOTAL**

Per Lesley

Diference
|Amount
5,000.00
245,000.00
30,028.78
50,000.00
2,127.04| |---|---|---| ||

|**332,155.82**
332,155.82
-| count At a glance 28Au 29Se 2021 Balance fLYWa￿ from premus pa(. Kwouil Start ba 11.)85.60 11.18S 8 Sep u tkp)sit at Barcla￿ 45St Ives *Jnts IL￿13 £33134&18 £0 1931K) 10.992 £333.5F￿. 10 Sep STr Order FrLYn knf¥e 4(K>(Y) 10592AO Endb*ance £12.399n 13 Sep L Interr￿t Banking Trn)sfer to count 13208338 at 20￿5-1 10.892 Ir5Ct >20 tttnet Bankty Tr￿￿fer to count 13208338 at 20￿5-? 81 IOA07 10,804 ftsect Credit Frcrfn ATrJre•¥ Ben5te&l [￿fI) 10,8141 42.45 10.772.15 Ref ￿￿4 Ti¥6le 35QO) 16.122.15 I S Sep *) Card PaY￿t ￿ P051 OFke C(￿1te Ckn 14 Sep 16.132.15 16,182.15 Gkn• thect Credit Fr(xn W Pet In Ref IW3.12O114 261,182.15 17 Sep 5T0 Sth*r#J Order Frun C RaNlal 41&05 261.&J)10 23 Sep L (￿.L￿￿ Bankiry Bdl PaY￿ent I Card Fnth Ckn-L￿￿ Bankry &ll Pay￿11 I Petef Warde R•1 IOOC .Line 8anking &ll PaY￿￿t I Swaffham VeltY1rsar Ref ￿lte3M C￿ft 24 Sep _ Ch-Line 8anking &ll PaY¥T￿t I Kmtt Ir6uia Ref Tr*lOi%(01 27 Sep _ Ch-Line 8arthing &ll PayrT￿t I Macs and Pc5 Lkn.Lffle Bll Pa¥n￿*t I 2M5.73. k((￿1 23882403 261.fl))20 Ba*e ￿4￿hrfor*Ofd￿l￿Th pwe 21 Ori & Der￿ aits(￿4551 M￿lt% IOJDIS 1.855 (X) 263.45S.20 22 (kl 40 Card Payrneni to Posi ¢)fke Ca￿TrIe On 21 Oct c£ 10 ￿ 263.46520 25 (ki I C¥d Payrntni t4 P4%iOlke Co¥Thi¢ 0￿ 220ct 8￿,c#￿1.(M] 183.465.X> On.LiThtr èanl*WJ toD C Ciani 250,LKLI.(LI .534.80 CrÉdrtFrL*m N Mlrtki OYe(i Credii FI￿ C 450.￿> 46.084.8i1 260ci 41 Card PaymènT its Pasi Oif<* Cctunte On 2SO STO $14ndobg Ofder From Davfi LF -%.056.02 27 (kl I Cud Payn￿1 to Pasi oitht 13.943.98 On.Lino knary Pa)ffieni to Independtni vticai 1 14 Cr*th Frrym Eb•y 3.20 13.940.78 Dwett Credil FrLYn Ebay Sa J.47 13.971.25 21 Lki Oh.LTh tOL P•AMDay 24.(A) 13.99525 O¥e Smy 13.99) 85 Res( 22.CQ 13.968 85 H￿1% lo 102.21 13.866.64 29Oct I C*d PaYTh￿l t& Pa%1 OH On 28Oct urY4￿j (h9 Lkno002193 10 170.92 13.695.72 29 Oci alL￿o LaN￿oI￿n￿4¥d Ttsts., PtytytnTsIRtcÈlPTS 45.C() 13.6SO.72 ' orwu 878.C(I 12.772.72 12.41<13 24900 12.735.13 2580 12.709 33 276S 12.611. 263 82 12.41796 ijoo 12.430A6 ILk)00 12.530 16 1280 12.51806 2400 12.542 1 1210 11.529.26 10000 12.429 26 002 12.42921 12.429.34 12.424 34 Isoo 12.409 34 4￿00 14.936 38 1432 2300 14.899 06 14.199.06 11.305.24 13.104.$1 II See tr retsptyefov* **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025 Independent Rehome & Rescue Charity number 1190249** ## **Retained Earnings** Year Ended 31st July 2021 8,910.52 Year Ended 31st July 2022 (10,090.23) Year Ended 31st July 2023 (11,460.86) Year Ended 31st July 2024 (2,722.84) **Total Retained Earnings B/F (15,363.41)** umbEf 11902, Fixed A55ets". Vehicl Less D Vehicl Cash". Bank I Bank S Paypal LTlnvt LT Invt LT Invt LTlnve Jusr Gi TOTAL Capital-. Cash S Cash I Retained Eamings |lrKorne/lExpensel fo .2022 & Rescue 0249 At 31ffj72022 icle VW TOURAN 2.OTDI 17.743.50 k Account jal Ivestment-Barclays 18.491.19 321.35 297.039.17 315.851.71 333.595 21 h Start Up h Injettion Maureen Hurll ICt- Extraordinary Item 2,619.10 332,155 82 8,910 52 Il- -9" 231 333.S95 21 for year 21122 & Re5cDe 249 At 31i17a021 Note le VW TOURAN 2.OTDI 13.307.63 Account 9.208.75 763.77 113,173.21 85.(MK>.tyJ i(y),(w. s81.ryj iestment-Barcla stment -Cambrid8e Counties Bank" ¢estment- Virgin Monev Jiving Account 308,826.73 322.134.36 Start Up Injettion Maureen Hurll Icr- Extraordinary Item 2.619.10 332,155.82 11.179.711 111460.861 321.134.36 ryear 22123 124 49 At31￿?1014 e VW TOURAN 2.OTDI 17,743.50 e VW TOURAN 2.OTDI 9,980.72 lttount- Bartiays Iccunt- Llopjs 443.77 5.540.07 274.17 29.M5.28 85,LW. 88,527.50 I￿.(MM). stment-Barclay5 a5tfflent.Lloyd5 SEment General
Just Giving
Bequests
Total Income|

|**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
7,519.67
50.00
20,000.00|**Quarter**
**Nov-Jan**
2,672.09
747.13
3,000.00|**Quarter**
**Feb-April**||**Quarter**
**May-July**| |||||||| |||27,569.67
-|6,419.22
-|-||-| ## **Year to date** 10,191.76 797.13 23,000.00 - - - - - 33,988.89 **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025** ## **Independent Rehome & Rescue** ## **Charity number 1190249** ## **Fundraising Breakdown** |**Fundraising Breakdown**||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Income
Devon Walk
Devon Walk - Rafe
Paypal Giving Fund
Ebay Giving
Total Income
Expenditure
Devon Walk Float
Hotel Cost
Table for Devon Walk
Total Expense
Net Fundraising Income|


|**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
2,435.86
510.00
128.42
-|**Quarter**
**Nov-Jan**
-
72.00
12.00
3.50|**Quarter**
**Feb-April**||**Quarter**
**May-July**| |||||||| ||


|3,074.28
140.00
115.00
55.00|87.50
-
-
-|-||-| |||310.00|-|-||-| |||2,764.28|87.50|-||-| - - ## **Year to date** 2,435.86 582.00 140.42 3.50 - - 3,161.78 140.00 115.00 55.00 - 310.00 2,851.78 **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025** ## **Independent Rehome & Rescue** ## **Charity number 1190249** ## **Dog Adoption Fee Breakdown** |**Dag Name**
Murphy
Jef
Duke
Sprint/Birdie
Dixon
Peanut
Fennel
Apryl
Sammi
Total Income|







|**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
500.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Quarter**
**Nov-Jan**
-
200.00
500.00
438.84
500.00
250.00
300.00
500.00
800.00|**Quarter**
**Feb-April**||**Quarter**
**May-July**|**Year to date**
500.00
200.00
500.00
438.84
500.00
250.00
300.00
500.00
800.00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| |||500.00|3,488.84|-||-|3,988.84| **Year 1.8.2024 - 31.7.2025 Independent Rehome & Rescue Charity number 1190249** |**Shop Sales Breakdown**
**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
Stock Sales
466.00
Calendar Sales
1,429.60
1,895.60
-|**Shop Sales Breakdown**
**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
Stock Sales
466.00
Calendar Sales
1,429.60
1,895.60
-|**Shop Sales Breakdown**
**Months**
**Aug-Oct**
Stock Sales
466.00
Calendar Sales
1,429.60
1,895.60
-|**Quarter**
**Nov-Jan**
219.25
746.00|**Quarter**
**Feb-April**||**Quarter**
**May-July**|**Year to date**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||| ||||||||| |||1,895.60
-|965.25
-|-||-|-| Namg" io{3liot