Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Charity registration number: 1195779
For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 Charity registration number: 1195779
Objectives and Activities
The Parochial Church Council of Meltham, Christ The King (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Meltham. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.
Public Benefit
The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:
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Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and
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Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Reserves Policy
It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £14,518. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year end was £1,130 but there are also numerous designated funds that could be used if the cashflow warranted it.
Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registeredwith the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).
The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses
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run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meets during the year.
Related Parties
Remuneration paid to Trustees
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC
Expenses paid to Trustees
No Trustee expenses have been incurred during the year
Reference and Administrative details
The Church is situated on Huddersfield Road, Meltham HD9 4AL and is part of the Diocese of Leeds. Registered charity number 1195779.
PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2024 until the date this report was approved were :
Ex Officio Members
The Incumbent The Reverend John Dracup (Chairman) Revd Elizabeth Snowden Revd Dennis Shields
Churchwardens Ruth Murray-Webster Alistair Storey Alison Whiteley Peter Pearson
Deanery Synod Reps Patrice Curtis Jenny Mathers
Elected Members from May 2024 Susan Priestley (Secretary) Ruth Murray-Webster (Treasurer) Anne Halstead Stephen Asquith Richard Whiteley Nigel Priestley Matthew Golton Christoper Dronsfield Elizabeth Pearson Judith Moore Kim Howe Irene Harrop Janet Rockett Jenny Brook
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Names and addresses of advisers Bank(s)
The Cooperative Bank 39 Market Street, Huddersfield, England HD1 2HL Santander UK plc 9-11 King St, Huddersfield HD1 2ER HSBC plc 2 Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield HD1 2BU
Independent Stephen Hendy Examiner Data Developments, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Approved by the PCC on ………………. 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
………………………………. ………………………………. Chairman Vice Chairman/Secretary etc
Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King
Registered charity number: 1195779
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility
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to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity 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 or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and 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.
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Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: ………………………………………….. Date: 21[st] March 2025
Stephen Hendy
Data Developments, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King
Financial Statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
Statement of Financial Activity
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer |
44,547 36,117 544 - 81,207 96,543 13,221 28,777 5,073 - 47,071 49,237 - - - - - - - 5,970 272 - 6,242 4,954 - 39 - - 39 846 |
| 57,768 70,903 5,889 - 134,559 151,579 - 2,003 - - 2,003 1,360 58,072 76,605 17,626 - 152,302 155,993 - 920 - - 920 3,221 |
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| 58,072 79,528 17,626 - 155,226 160,575 |
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| (304) (8,626) (11,737) - (20,666) (8,996) |
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Transfers
| Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fxed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Christ Church Christ Church Development Fund Church Hall Hall Development Fund New Building Fund St Bartholomew's St Bartholomew's Church Choir St Bartholomew's Development Fund St Batholomew's Womens Fellowship St James' Designated Fund St James' Development Fund St Mary's St Mary's Development Fund Restricted Christ Church Memorial Fund Church Hall Roof Crossroads Project Gilbert & Sullivan Society Hall - Fabric Fund Jigsaw Ministries New Building Fund Parish - Godfrey Beaumont St Bartholomew's Children's Work St Bartholomew's Church Roof St Bartholomew's Mums & Tots St Bartholomew's Organ St James' Children Overseas St James' CRISIS St James' Grave Upkeep St James' Mustard Seed St Mary's Organ Fund Endowment New Building Fund |
3,350 3,610 - - 6,959 5,240 (3,350) (3,610) - - (6,959) (5,240) - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| (304) (8,626) (11,737) - (20,666) (8,996) |
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| 1,434 247,862 38,309 - 287,605 296,600 |
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| 1,130 239,236 26,572 - 266,938 287,605 1,130 - - - 1,130 1,434 - 2,304 - - 2,304 3,153 - 14,062 - - 14,062 14,062 - 36,177 - - 36,177 27,097 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,185 - - 10,185 17,719 - 2,542 - - 2,542 3,398 - 115,352 - - 115,352 123,072 - 1,207 - - 1,207 1,035 - 28,808 - - 28,808 25,320 - 6,817 - - 6,817 6,817 - 4,604 - - 4,604 9,011 - 17,178 - - 17,178 17,178 - - 569 - 569 569 - - 1,168 - 1,168 1,288 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17,662 - 17,662 29,858 - - 840 - 840 392 - - - - - - - - 170 - 170 170 - - 3,587 - 3,587 3,587 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,575 - 2,575 2,446 - - - - - - |
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Balance Sheet (Summary)
| As at 31/12/2024 As at 31/12/2023 |
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| Fixed assets Current assets Cash At Bank And In Hand Liabilities Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Liabilities Total net assets less liabilities |
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| - - 266,938 287,605 |
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| 266,938 287,605 |
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| - - |
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| 266,938 287,605 |
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| 266,938 287,605 - - |
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| 266,938 287,605 |
Approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by code)
| Class and nominal code | **General ** | Designated | Restricted | **Endowment ** | Total | Last year |
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| Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand | ||||||
| 3010: Bank Current account - St James | - | 35,612 | - | - | 35,612 | 31,986 |
| 3050: Cash in hand - St James | - | 13 | - | - | 13 | 150 |
| 3110: Bank Current Account - St Batholomews | 378 | 18,374 | 4,740 | - | 23,492 | 39,159 |
| 3120: Deposit Account (COIF) - St Bartholomew's |
- | 110,000 | 20,000 | - | 130,000 | 110,000 |
| 3130: Cash in Hand - St Bartholomew's | - | 206 | - | - | 206 | 206 |
| 3155: Cash in Hand - Womens Fellowship | - | 7 | - | - | 7 | 7 |
| 3210: Bank current Account - St Marys | - | 12,772 | - | - | 12,772 | 17,179 |
| 3220: CCLA Deposit Account - St Mary's | - | 9,010 | 2,575 | - | 11,586 | 11,456 |
| 3410: Bank Current Account - Church Hall | - | 32,440 | - | - | 32,440 | 24,567 |
| 3420: Savings Account - Church Hall | - | 3,736 | 1,168 | - | 4,905 | 3,818 |
| 3510: Bank current account - Parish | 752 | 17,066 | (1,911) | - | 15,906 | 49,077 |
| Total | 1,130 | 239,236 | 26,572 | - | 266,938 | 287,605 |
| Net total assets | 1,130 | 239,236 | 26,572 | - | **266,938 ** | 287,605 |
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Fund movement summary
| Fund | Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing |
Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing |
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| General Unrestricted 1,434 57,768 58,072 - - - 1,130 Sub-totals 1,434 57,768 58,072 - - - 1,130 GB Restricted 29,858 143 12,338 - - - 17,662 Sub-totals 29,858 143 12,338 - - - 17,662 St B Designated 17,719 30,006 37,539 - - - 10,185 Sub-totals 17,719 30,006 37,539 - - - 10,185 St B - Choir Designated 3,398 - 856 - - - 2,542 Sub-totals 3,398 - 856 - - - 2,542 St B - WF Designated 1,035 400 228 - - - 1,207 Sub-totals 1,035 400 228 - - - 1,207 St B - Children Restricted 392 449 - - - - 840 Sub-totals 392 449 - - - - 840 St B - Development Designated 123,072 - 7,720 - - - 115,352 Sub-totals 123,072 - 7,720 - - - 115,352 St B - M&T Restricted 170 - - - - - 170 Sub-totals 170 - - - - - 170 St B - Organ Restricted 3,587 - - - - - 3,587 Sub-totals 3,587 - - - - - 3,587 Hall Designated 27,097 27,057 17,977 - - - 36,177 Sub-totals 27,097 27,057 17,977 - - - 36,177 Hall - Roof Restricted 1,288 - 120 - - - 1,168 Sub-totals 1,288 - 120 - - - 1,168 St J Designated 25,320 43,748 40,260 - - - 28,808 Sub-totals 25,320 43,748 40,260 - - - 28,808 |
1,434 57,768 58,072 - - - 1,130 |
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| 1,434 57,768 58,072 - - - 1,130 29,858 143 12,338 - - - 17,662 |
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| 29,858 143 12,338 - - - 17,662 17,719 30,006 37,539 - - - 10,185 |
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| 17,719 30,006 37,539 - - - 10,185 3,398 - 856 - - - 2,542 |
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| 3,398 - 856 - - - 2,542 1,035 400 228 - - - 1,207 |
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| 1,035 400 228 - - - 1,207 392 449 - - - - 840 |
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| 449 - - - - 840 123,072 - 7,720 - - - 115,352 |
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| 1,288 - 120 - - - 1,168 25,320 43,748 40,260 - - - 28,808 |
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| 25,320 43,748 40,260 - - - 28,808 |
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| St J - Development Designated Sub-totals St J - Mustard Restricted Sub-totals St J - CRISIS Restricted Sub-totals St M Designated Sub-totals St M - Development Designated Sub-totals St M - Organ Restricted Sub-totals CC Designated Sub-totals CC - Development Designated Sub-totals CC - Memorial Restricted Sub-totals Adj Designated Sub-totals |
6,817 - - - - - 6,817 |
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| 6,817 - - - - - 6,817 - 95 95 - - - - |
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| - 95 95 - - - - - 5,073 5,073 - - - - |
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| - 5,073 5,073 - - - - 9,011 10,606 15,014 - - - 4,604 |
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| 9,011 10,606 15,014 - - - 4,604 17,178 - - - - - 17,178 |
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| 17,178 - - - - - 17,178 2,446 130 - - - - 2,575 |
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| 2,446 130 - - - - 2,575 3,153 6,628 7,477 - - - 2,304 |
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| 3,153 6,628 7,477 - - - 2,304 14,062 - - - - - 14,062 |
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| 14,062 - - - - - 14,062 569 - - - - - 569 |
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| 569 - - - - - 569 - (47,542) (47,542) - - - - |
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| - (47,542) (47,542) - - - - |
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| Totals | 287,605 134,559 155,226 - - - 266,938 |
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Meltham, Christ The King Analysis of income and expenditure 2024
Total
| Total | Total | Total |
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| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year |
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 1001 - Gift aid giving 5,156 45,768 1003 - Freewill Env (non Gift Aid) - 2,165 1004 - Freewill Envelopes - 510 1010 - Donations 713 2,832 1020 - Church collections - 6,447 1050 - Gift Aid Recovered 1,592 12,222 1051 - GASDS - 228 1070 - Legacies - 2,000 1075 - Grant Income 430 600 1085 - Parish Contrib fr Churches 36,656 (36,656) Donations and legacies Totals 44,547 36,117 Income from charitable activities 1045 - Fundraising - 7,679 1046 - Cofee Mornings - 4,699 1060 - Rent - Church Hall - 19,294 1061 - Rental Income – Ch. house - - 1063 - Rental Income - Other - 2,869 1080 - Fees - weddings etc 2,063 4,248 1095 - Church magazine income 1,081 64 1098 - Insurance Claims 10,076 (10,076) Income from activities Totals 13,221 28,777 Investments 1030 - Interest received - 5,970 Investments Totals- 5,970 Other income 1099 - Sundry Income Other income Totals Income and endowments Grand totals |
- - 50,924 48,180 - - 2,165 2,656 - - 510 3,016 - - 3,545 3,683 - - 6,447 6,815 95 - 13,909 18,571 - - 228 1,212 449 - 2,449 12,000 - - 1,030 409 - - - - |
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| 544 - 81,207 96,543 5,073 - 12,752 12,568 - - 4,699 1,008 - - 19,294 15,990 - - - 2,203 - - 2,869 2,775 - - 6,311 13,058 - - 1,146 1,634 - - - - |
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| 13,221 28,777 - 5,970 |
5,073 - 47,071 49,237 272 - 6,242 4,954 |
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| 272 - 6,242 4,954 - 39 - - 39 846 |
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| - 39 - - 39 846 |
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| 57,768 70,903 5,889 - 134,559 151,579 |
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EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds
| EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds |
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| 2016 - Fundraising costs Raising funds Totals Expenditure on charitable activities 2001 - Utilities 2020 - Diocesan Parish Contribution 2030 - Cost of Parish Magazine 2040 - Maintenance, repairs and consumables 2041 - Maintenance - church house 2042 - Development Projects 2045 - Cleaning Materials 2050 - Upkeep of Churchyard 2070 - Charitable Giving 2071 - Mission & Outreach (including youthwork) 2080 - Insurance 2081 - Insurance - church house 2085 - Ofice Expenses 2095 - Altar requisites, candles and other costs of services 2100 - Staf Costs - Organist / Choirmaster 2101 - Staf Costs - Parish Administrator 2102 - Staf Costs - Cleaner 2103 - Staf Costs - Others 2200 - Professional Fees Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Other expenditure 2090 - Bank charges 2099 - Sundry Expenditure Other expenditure Totals Expenditure Grand totals |
- 2,003 - - 2,003 1,360 |
- 2,003 - - 2,003 1,360 - 23,964 - - 23,964 14,473 39,822 24,320 - - 64,142 64,728 - - 1,687 - 1,687 2,541 - 9,111 3,014 - 12,125 16,950 - 290 - - 290 492 - 5,030 - - 5,030 15,871 - 273 - - 273 297 - 167 - - 167 46 200 3,300 5,168 - 8,668 8,559 746 304 5,722 - 6,772 3,146 10,340 - - - 10,340 9,747 - - - - - 320 233 - 229 - 463 3,147 - 36 1,806 - 1,842 2,072 - 500 - - 500 250 4,001 - - - 4,001 3,401 - 5,998 - - 5,998 5,293 1,818 675 - - 2,493 2,003 912 2,636 - - 3,548 2,657 |
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| 58,072 76,605 17,626 - 152,302 155,993 - 93 - - 93 79 - 827 - - 827 3,142 |
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- 920 - - 920 3,221 |
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| 58,072 79,528 17,626 - 155,226 160,575 |
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