Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team
Report and Financial Statements
Year ending 31st December 2024
Charity Number: 1195415

Rossendale and Pendle Mountaln Rescue Team Trustees Annual Report
For the Year ending 31 December 2024
The Trustees of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team present their report together with
the financial slalemenls of the Charity for the year ending 3151 Decen)ber 2024.
Section 1- Referénce and Admlnlstrative Information
Charity Name and Registratlon Numbgr
Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team, formally known as Rossendale Search and Rescue
Team, is registered with the Charity Commission under Registration No 1195415
Executive Council as of 13t Jalluary 2024- 31" December 2024.
Mr Andrew Simpson, Chaimian
Mr Peter Goble, Team Leader
Ms Gail Todd, Secretary
Mrs Elisha Eddy. Treasurer
Mr MaLJrice Robinson
Mr Paul Harris
Mr Malcolm Armslrong
Mr Graham Dalley
Main Operational and Correspondence Address
Units 6-8 Farringlon Court, Fariinglon Industrial Estate, Burnley, BB11 SSS
Independent Examlner
Martin UrqiJh8rt FCCA, Lumb Accountancy serv￿es Limited. Charter Certified A¢countanls,
Suite 1, Second Floor, New Hall Hay Busines8 Cenlre, New Hall Hey Road,
Rawtenslall, BB4 SHL
Bank
HSBC Bank Plc, 12 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB111JH
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Sectlon 2- Structure Governance and Mana
èment
Governing Document
Deed of Trust dated 4 December 1978 conslilutes Rossendale and Pendle Mountain RescLJe Team.
The Charity is under adminislralion and management in accordance with ils ¢onslilulion by members
of ts Execulive Council Ihereafter referred to as 'Council'l. Following the Charity's conversion lo a
Charity Incorporated Organisation ICIOI the Conslilulion was reviewed and submilled to the Charity
Commission in Aug 2021 when the approval was gianted lo convert lo the CIO, no changes to the
running of the charity was lo happen.
Appointment of Trustees
Under the conslilulion, Ihe members of the Council are elected al the Annual General Meeting. by the
Charity membership, lo serve a minimum period of one year. After which lime they retire from office
together, bul they may pul themselves forward for re-election or re-appoinlmenl. The Council
consists of the following executive officers.. Chairman, Secrelary,Treasurer and Team Leader, in
addition lo four other Council members. These eight are elected from amongst the Charity
membership. As such, all polenli81 Trustees have a working knowledge of the Team and its slruclure.
The Council remains unchanged for 2024.
Oryanisation
The Team Leader is wholly responsible for the operational rescue team. whilst Council administer and
manage the Charity.
Related Partles
The Team is a member of the Mid Pennine Se8rch and Rescue Organisalion which is affiliated lo the
Mountain Rescue of England and Wales and benefits from free advice on legislation from that source.
Risk Management
Council has established systems to mitigate risks associated with the gener2tion of unr8slri¢ted
funds. The Charity's income comes from a wide range of wholly voluntary sources and a regular
review ol income generation and expenditure is made.
In addition, internal risks a￿ minimised by pLqnning annual operating budgets.
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Section 3- Ob'ectives and Activitiès
The Charity exists lo provide a Mountain Rescue Team Ihere8fter referred lo as 'Team'l, which is an
integral part of the regional and national search and rescue service. The Tearn is called out through
the 999 system and provides primary mountain rescue cover in an area of approximately 350 square
miles across East Lancashire and parts of Grèater Manchester. The Charity is made up entirely of
volunteers, who are trained, by the Charity, lo be Mountain Rescue Team members.
The objectives of the Charity, as slated in the conslilulion are-.
To provide and maintain a Mountain Rescue Team that can proficiently fulfil the roles expected of
such a T&am, which in¢lude'.
Moorland search and rescue
Sleep or vertical ground rescue
Appropriate casually ￿re
Rural and urban searches
General support of the stalulory servtces lo help in the relief of s(Jffering
Education of the general public in the above
The operational organisalion and activities of the Team are in turn supported by the Charity, and
particularfy the Council, whose responsibilities lie in providing a stable management and financial
structure for the Team. The CoLJn¢il's financial aims are as follows.. raise sufficient funds lo provide
operating budgets for the following year., to raise additional funds that support specifi¢ charitable
projects", and to set and work within operating budgets for the financial year.
In order lo effectively maintain ils obj&clives. the key objective of the Charity in 2024 was lo
concentrate on generating public awareness by allending fundraising events as safely as possible
and providing talks about the Team within the local communilrtes.
Section 4- Achievements and Performance
As aFways one of the Team's main objectives is lo raise awareness to the community of our presence
and lo raise funds for Operational needs. Fundraising events generated almost a little over £16,000 in
2024, the Team have been fortunate enough lo be invited lo help out al local Ski Club events, park
fundraisers and also holding talks for the local Police Cadets Scout Clubs. The Dark Dash Fell
Race, in collaboration with the Fell Running Association, is also a popular evenl that hugely benefits
the team, not just financially bul raises the invaluable publicty. The event is held on the much-loved
Pendle Hill. These events require volunteers lo be available for the duration should there be any
incidents that require rescue assistance., especially the fell races and Ski Cenlres. Volunteers are also
there lo show off their skills in demonstrating res¢ue slimulalions for example how they use certain
equipment such as ropes and stretchers, and the vehicles used. Relationships bebween the Team and
our local Tes¢0 supermarkets has grown from strength to slrenglh, we had regular Tin Shakes and
Community donation events, which has been really important lo us.
In addbtion lo the fundraising events, The Team operate 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
and are on hand to assist the Northwest Ambulance Service INWASI when they need assistance on
gelling lo a ¢asually in tough rural areas or in adverse weather conditions. The Team responded to 49
incidents in 2024, whilst this was a reduction in call outs this year, commitment from the Team
remains high.. logisti¢al planning is always ol the highest level fiom the Leadership and of our
Operational Team members. Wednesdays are training days, and this allows the Team lo have lime lo
che¢k over vehi¢les and lake on organised outdoor exercises lo ensure their equipment is In excellent
condition and lo maintain their skill sets. The Team regularfy receive praise from the Poli￿ Service
and Ambulance service for their professionalism and enthusiasm, and the way they conduct
themselves when on call outs. this shows whal a difference the Team make.
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Section S- Finallcial Review
These financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Slalement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting
Standard FRS102 applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {Ch8rilies SORP IFRS102)) issued in
2014 as amended by Update Bulletins 1 and 2.
Unrestricted Funds
The Charity operates two unreslricled reserves, the Operational Reserve and the General Reserve.
The Operational Reserve holds funds equivalent to two years, running costs. All unrestricted
receipls are placed into the Operational Reserve with any excess over and above Ihe Operational
Reserve level, currently £6LI,000, being tr2nsfeTred lo Ihe General Reserve al year end, or al any
other lime as determined by the Trustees. The Trustees will review the Operational Reserve level in
2025.
The General Reserve holds all other unreslricled funds. This reseNe is maintained for significant
projects. includino premises, vehicle and equipment renewals. Any transfer out of the General
Reserve needs to be approved by the Trustees.
This year council approved the purchase of a new Toyota Hilux lo replace one of the older vehicles
currently in use. The older Hilux was then sold to another Moutain Res¢ue team for them lo ulilise the
benefit of the vehicle already being filled out for operational use.
Restricted Funds
The Charity manages Reslricled Funds. for the purposes of administering donations that were made
for a specifi¢ purpose. as follows..
Water Team Resouce and Equipment
A small balance is still held for the Water team, the future of the Water Team is currently under
review.
New Vehicle Fund
There are still ftjnds available lo ensure our Operational vehicles are kept in the best condition and
capability to SLJPPOrt the Teams needs. This year the team spent funds on the roof of the new
ambulance lo ensu￿ il meant the required specili¢alions. As always, Council discuss any expenditure
quirements and are happy to hold this fund open going fon￿ard.
Equipment
Following a reslricled donation received this year, there are funds available specifically to be used on
Equipment. This will be used as and when il is deemed necessary, however Council have already
discuss¢d the possibility of upgrading the Radio Commicalions Equipment in 2025.
Investment Selection Policy
The Charity has chosen to adopt a low risk approach to investment policy. Cash funds are retsined in
bank accounts with varying interest rates. 2023 and 2024 the Team received two large unreslricled
donations, whi¢h pul the Team in a very Secure financial position, Council agreed il was in the best
interest of the Team lo hold this money in higher interest charity bank acocunls. Two 12 month Fixed
Acwunls were openod with the United Trust Bank, along with a 40-Day Easy access account. This Is
lo preserve the future of the Team and lo ensure funds are available lo assist with possible future
plans, for example, investing in a new premise.
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Section 6- Plans for Future Periods
Something that is always on the agenda for discussion is the possibility of having a smaller premise in
Ihe Rossendale Area, no decision has been made bul if the right premise was lo become available
Council would take a more serious approach lo Moving fonNard with Ihis ppan, this is slill very much
the case going into 2025.
Council are committed to ensure that the Taam are around for the future and that our equiprnenl and
vehicles are lil for use. Weekly training sessions highlight specific areas that need lo be looked al
more closely. We look al Ihe'musl haves, and prioritise spending accordingly. Communi¢ations
equipment will be something that will possibly require 8 little more attention going into 2025 along with
safety equipment such as Ropes.
Section 7- Ststement of Trustees, res
onsibilities
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which show a
true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and ils financial a¢livrties for that period. In
preparing those financial slalemenls, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them Consistent￿.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent..
slate whether applicable accounting slandaids and slalemenls of recommended practice
have been followed, subject lo any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
slalements., and
prepare the financi21 statements on the going concern basis unless ￿ is inappropriate to
presume that the Charity will continue in operational existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy al any time the financial position of the Charity and lo enable them lo ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
Declaration..
We declare, in our capacity of Chaiily Trustees. Ihal..
The Trustees have approved the report above., and
Have aulhorised me lo sign il on their behalf
Mrs Elisha Eddy
Treasuer
Dale..
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Inde
endent Examiner's Re
ort on the Accounts
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team
on the Accounts for the year ending 31BI December 2J24.
onsibililies of Trustees and Examiner
Res
eclive res
The Charity's Trusleey are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The Charitys Trustees
consider that an audit is nol required for this year lunder section 145111 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe
Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility lo.
examine the accounts (under section 154{dl of the Acll
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charily
Commissioners (under section 154lel of the Acll., and
Stale whether matters have ¢ome lo my attention.
Basis of 5nde
endenl Examinels Re
ort
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions gwen by the Charily
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting ￿COrdS kept by the Charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideialion of any
unusual items or disclosures In the a¢¢ounls and seeking explanations from you as Trustees
¢on¢ernino any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audil, and consequently I do not express an audbt opinion on the view given by the
accounts.
Inde
endent Examiner's Slalement
In conn8¢lion with my examination, no material mallers have come lo my allenlion..
111 IM)ich gives reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 01 the Charities Act 2011., and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act.
have not been met., or
121 lo which, in my opinion, allenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts lo be reached.
Signed..
Name.. Mr Martin
uhart
Relevant professional qualification lif 8nyl'.
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounlanls
Address.. Lumb AcGounlancy Services Limited. Charter Certified Accoun18nls,
Suite 1. Second Floor. New Hall Hay Business Cenlre, New Hall Hey Road,
Rawlenslall. BB4 6HL
Dale., 13 OclobeT 2025
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ROSSENDALE 8 PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO
CHARif¢ NUMBER 1195415
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2D24
Unre5trrcted
Funds
Restricled
Fund5
NDte¥
2024 Toial
2023 Toial
ncome and
mènts Ir
Vduntary income
Donalions
Gianls
Patr￿5 &hema
In memon8m
Legacy Fund
21.119
21.119
21,895
22,500
631
150.189
$21
150.010
521
17qOIO
20.￿0
AciNit￿ forg￿eratIng fuTKIs
Other FundrBisino EV￿15
Online FurKlraising
Sdesol rneJ¢handise
16,191
17,997
11.026
125
6,694
Investment In¢xth8
Intere51on s￿ngS
8,163
6,163
2,613
Oiher re￿ip1S
155
Tet81
202,811
222811
227132
endllurè on.
rert¢ha[itab￿ acti￿116$
Cost of generatèd fund$
GOVernar￿Co$1$
55.1S7
55,157
8t,341
598
610
omel
èx
ilvre
47.056
20,000
167,056
145,181
ransfers kiwaan funds
8,242
155,298
Other r&
nlsed
11.758
al￿S
I67.￿6
145,181
Unre4ige(I Ibssesllg8ins cn investments
ovement on f
155,298
11.758
167.056
145,181
concillatlon of lund6'.
Told funds brOl￿tfO￿[d
AB3 058
357 992
Total fu
¢arried fo
670 229
503 173
The noks on IEgES 1010 13 f(Ym PBrt ollhese aorowls
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ROSSENOALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM eio
CHARITY NUMBER 1195415
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024 Tolal
2023 Tol&l
5xèd Agsèls
Tangitrle fixed assets
233,224
175,580
Current assèts..
sknck
Del)tors and prepayments
Cash al bank and In haThJ
Total curwl 8ssets
861
86rf
33T,308
336,172
ddO.072
c￿lI0r$.. smounts faling due Wlhh 1 year
3.0
Net Gurrent a8$Ots
437,007
330.177
Total assets less curr8it IlAbllltie$
670,230
505,7J8
Creditors.. aM(￿ntS falln0 theaftermore thw l year
10
2.585
Total ngt assgls
503 173
of Ihe ch8rit
Rèstrieted funds
EqL¥Fthenl
Vthlde
Waier Fund
20,000
11,758
20,000
20,115
Unrèstrl¢tÈd funds
Fixed Asset Resfjtve
Operaling Re3etve
eral Reserve
233,224
80,000
345 133
175.580
247.478
4B3 058
670 230
503 173
Thè Charity Ss ￿mPtfroM aUd￿£￿￿erthe ofThe Charities Arj 2011 (Attounls and ￿11) Order 2015.
The state￿n1$were arvoved by Tr￿tee5 ￿......
d wer8 sign￿1 on theiri*hallby'.
Eli8ha Eddy (Treasurer),
The noies on pages 1010 13 fc(m parf of thes8 accoun
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ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO
CHARITY NUMBER 1195415
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNYING POLICIES
Basls of pr&p8*atlon of flnanclal slalemenis
These fingn¢l81 stsiemenls have beM p￿￿¥￿ed in acc￿rdar￿ with the Statement of Recommended Pr£cutr ap(￿￿￿e lo charities
epanng their a¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Repoliw standard FRS102 appllcable in the UK and Republ￿ of Ir81
(Charities SORP IFRS10211 igsued ￿ X)14.
Income and ond(wmonts
Vdunt8ry I￿rne and dan31ion$ att Included in incoming resour￿5 when they are rec8lved. L8gau8s are shown in Incorning Reseryes
when re¢aved. The Ir￿Q￿e Irom fund raising activit￿5 is shown gross, vthh the ass(daied costs ￿￿￿ded in fund rasing costs.
Expendlturo
Expwdilure islnrluded in the Statern￿l of Fltsncla1 Achvib850n an 8ttruals basi%, indusiveof anyVATvthich cannoi b8 recovered.
Expendilure whkh is direct￿ attnbut*￿e to spe￿riCaG11I￿1ieS are in Ihese cast ¢ateg0ri8s. Where cosi$ are attribuiab￿ lo more
than onea¢b"vity, Ih8y have b2en aw￿lOned 8cross I￿e￿$t categories on a basis consisleniwth the use ol these resour￿s.
Govornance costs
Govemance costs InC￿deS all &xpe￿rtUre not diwuy related lo the th3rilab1e8tlivity￿fijr￿ Ta￿1￿9 attiwuts.
Tallglble Ilxed assets forusa by thè ¢h&rily and depr8clatlon
Tan9itrAe Iixed asset5 for use ty the ch¥rily grè Slated al cost18ss depre(aabon. wilh the ex¢6pith of Land and 8uildSrwa5 whN* are ￿t
deprecigled
Depre(i81ion Is provided ai rates ￿￿uIaled lo write off the tosl or of fix8d assets. less esiimatsd re￿dUal value, ov&rlhe
expected Usef￿ lives an Ihe fo]IoMfjng bases.
Equlpmenl
fthlorvehde8
2(YA s¢ra5ght Ilnè
20'A stralghl Iln
Equipm￿ whith is over 5 yeais 18 deetned lo be 0￿posed.
sio¢ks
Stocks, when hdd. are slated 81 c￿￿1.
Debtors
Debtors are staled 81 the 8eiiaDeni *nounl aftw sny tr&Y8 d￿COunts. prepayments are slal&Y ai the attKxMI advanced by tha
ank deposits and IA￿stM￿nI acGOUllt6
Bank d6pDsilsand inveslmeni are stated atlhe cash 2mounlollhe derosil
Credltor¥
Credilorsare siaied 21 the setuemenl arncwN afler anytrade dlscounLA. or ai the8m0￿1 adv8nc&J lo the chArity
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ROSSENOALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO
CHARITY NUMBER 1195415
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Interest receiwatrAe ￿ cash deposits
HSBC
Scottish Wid¢yNs
Uniled Trust
5.269
232
2,255
358
6,163
l inveslrnent in¢une srose on UKassets
DIRECT CIWiITABLE ACTIVIMES
Unre$tri¢t8d
Funds
RÈsM¢t8d
FundB
2024 Total
2023Total
Vehlclas
A￿1[S and mainlenan
Fud
Telétl￿r
Equipment rèpaits and repl3r￿ments
Tr8inlrvJ
HQ costs
RentlN*rbagemÈni Fees
Maifilenance
Insurance
Water
Tdephone
eCtri￿ly1GaS
Otheroperabng cosis
Depreti8iion tsl motorvehlcles
DeprerAÈl￿lTh of 6quynenl
Gah on thswsal ofasseL8
5.970
4,356
5,970
4,356
9.169
4970
765
got
6.278
2.415
2.831
2.415
2,83fj
1796
9fj0
4,719
3.7g6
910
,719
7.167
4,093
1.641
1.913
1,913
7.032
6.328
34,529
3.786
24,500
55,157
28,443
6.791
14,577
,195
328
24,529
3.788
24,500
55,157
81.341
Payments generating funds
GOVERNANCE COSTS
2024
2023
Bank interest and commission
IndependBni e%sminer
480
$98
610
NET MOVEMEbif IN FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD
Nel moveryenl In [Und5f￿ ihe perK￿ 15 $￿ed aftercharging thpreuaiian
2024
2023
167,056
145 181
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ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO
CHARITY NUMBER 1195415
TANGIBLE FIXED A8sgrs
Freehold19￿1
& buldiT
Mott
vehides
Costlvaluaiion
1 January 2024
Addith)
DisF¥Jsalg
119,016
79,651
92.994
819
15.974
2.*6
214,641
95,960
819
A5 Bt 31 Decernber 2024
119 016
171828
18,940
309 7fj2
laled de
Al l January 2024
Charge lorthe year
Eliminaied on dispos81s
rè
34,294
34,529
819
4.767
3,788
39,061
38,317
819
As ¥t31 December 2024
68.003
8,655
book valu
Al 31 December2ft24
140.016
03,622
10,386
233,224
At 31 Oétembèr 2023
419,0fj6
45.257
11,207
176,580
DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
2024
2023
Prepa￿ Insurar
Oth￿- Bullthng Msnagemeni Fees
341
861
864
864
CASH AT 8ANKAND IN HAND
2024
2023
HSBC current
HSBC dewsil accwnl
Scoi*ish 7-day sccouni
United Trust ACt￿nIS
PayPal
5,879
111,683
936
320.663
50
435211
1.729
298,8T5
36.704
337Jt18
CREDITORS DUE WITHIN OWE YEAR
2024
2023
lThsur£nce Invoice
Loan Repayments
Prof$ssbTd fee5
1,335
6, 180
2.585
480
7,99S
10
CREDITORS DUE AFTER ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Loan Repayments
2.585
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ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO
CHARITY NUMBER 1195415
FUNDS SUMPAARY
Ntst incomè
Brouohl
fo￿ard
unre8liged
gains
Carrp
fotvard
Transfers
Equipmenl
Waler Fur
New Vehide Fund
20,000
20,000
20.000
8,242
11,758
20,000
31.873
restrict
(unds
Fixed asset re5eNe
175,580
38.317
95,960
233.224
Operabth)al reserve
60.0
60.0(K)
General resetv
2A7,478
185,372
87.718
345.133
483 D59
8.242
638 357
Total funds
SD3 fj74
12
CONTRIBunoN BY VOLUNTEERS
The Charity is made up enurdyof volunleerswho art traned by the Chaiityto bp Mountain R8s¢ue
Team meml)er$.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Oonations reGeivad Into Patrons Scheme indude £6012023. £651 donated by t￿tee& of the charilYa￿
rdalfjd p8rtles.
ring the year- the th2rity made the frllowiw I￿saC￿onS￿1h TNstees.'
Paul Harris
Gal To
Petér Gob
£ 1.145
924
190
No Trustees. rw any persons connected Mdlh ibem. have re￿i¥8d any remun8raiiuTr from The ch￿ily.
No Trusiets have ￿￿]v￿ any other bènefiistrom The charity d￿r￿g th8 year.
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EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPOFITING PERIOD
lo report
Pa8e 13