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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THÉ ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASTHALL, SWIN8ROOK AND WIDFORD Charity No: 1200777 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Year ended 31 December 2024 Contents REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES REPORT OF CHAIR OF fHE PCC INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES 8ALANCE SHEET NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Note l. Accounting policies Note 2. Analysis of Income io Note 3. Analysis of expenditure li Note 4. Related party transaction5 and trustees, expense5 and remuneration 12 Note 5. Tangible assets 12 Note 6. Flxed a55et investments 13 Note 7. Debtors 13 Note 8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Note 9. Capital commltments 14 Note 10. Analysls of charitable funds 14

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLE51ASTICAL PARISH OF AsfHALL, SWINBROOK ANO WIDFORD Charity No: 1200777 REPORT OF THE TRusfEES for the year ended 31 December 2024 Trurtees. Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024. Administrative Information The charity's full name is The Parochlal Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Asthall. Swinbrook and Widford. and was registered with the Charity Commisslon on 210tt 2022. It is generdlly known as the Parochlal Church Council of Astholl, Swinbrook and WSdford, which is the name used In these financial statements. The ecclesiastical parish of Asthall & Swinbrook with Widford PCC encompasses the three churches of St. Nicholas Asthall, St Marfs Swinbrook and St. Oswald's Widford. The parish forms part of the Burford 8enefi¢e and lies in the Diocese of Oxford. The correspondence address Is- The Church Office. Burford Parish Church, Church Lane. 8urford, OX18 4RY. The PCC members are: Incumbent The Revd Tom Putt Vlcar Assoclate ￿C31 Andrew Win8field ￿'BbY Chairman A550¢iate Ifit*i Gerald March VI￿ Chairrnan Church Wardens Kierbn Hed￿￿ Barbara March Tre?surer NadSne Woods Se(retary Clare Summers PCC members Diana Peters NS¢holas Chance Rachel Jones Robin Meech Martttt Hawkins MarBie Brett Deanery Synod Rachel Vander E15t

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF AsfHALL, SWINBROOK ANO WIDFORD Charlty No: 1200777 Strurture, Governance and Management The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for electSon to the PCC. Obleetlves and Artlvttles The pcc has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent in promotlng in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, Social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the three churches and churthyards within the parish. Flnancial Revlew Income- Refer to Staternent of Fin•nclal Artlvttlts Pages 5 & 6 The PCC conttnues to be blessed in receiving regular planned giving of Its members and generous donations on Sundays and through our digital collection plates, includlng the year donation from the Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust. In 2024. we were also blessed with a legacy of £300,OLIJ towards the general fund. Refer to Note 2 on Pa8e 10 The totsl income from Oonations and Legacies in 2024 was £394K a hugejump from £90K in 2023, mainly thanks to a legacy of £300K. The income from charitable activities in 2024 saw decrease of £3.5K from 2023. The total Income from investment5 In 2024 was £42K. higher than that of 2023 by 7K. Expenses- Refer to Note 3 on Page 11 Expenses have increased from £92K In 2023 to £170K in 2024 because we carrled out a number of project5 including major works such as restoring the Fettiplace monuments and improving the church access and paths at Swinbroo Charltable Funds- Refer to Note 10 on Page 14 The PCC'S Restricted Funds are held to meet the costs of malntenance and remedial works. As of 31 December 2024, the overall value of the Restricted Funds stood at £1,113K. The total funds- Restricted and Unrestrlcted as of 31 Dec 2024- stand at £1.113K and £508K respectively. a total Sum of £1,621K. compared wlth £1.333K at the end of December 2023. Revd Canon Andrew Wlngfteld Digby, Chalr Date: 30 April, 2025

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASTHAL SWINBROOK AND WIDFORD Charlty No: 1200777 REPORT BY REVD CANON ANDREW WINGFIELO DIGBY, CHAIR Servlces were held each week In Swlnbrook at 11am throughout the year with regular attendance of 50-70. Crucial to sustaining of this congregation are 11 The weekly prayer meeting at 6pm on Mondays 21 The leadership team which comprises those who preach and a social and pastoral group who meet from time to time: and of course the PCC 31 The various teams that ensure things get done- Fabric team, flower team, cleanlng team. coffee team, sound team. finance team 415mall groups- Several groups meet regularly and recently a new men's group has begun 51 Parking and access etc- the improvements to the churchyard and car park have been a great success. The year was dominated by improvements to the churchyard and interior of the church which will be described elsewhere in the Fabric team's report 61 The link to the 8enefice. We value being part of the Burford Benefice which provides administrative support and accountability 71 The muslc team. Our worshSp Is enrlched by Hllary and often Lizzie leadin8 US in a blend of traditional and modern hymns and songs Variou5 events were held durlng the year. The summer barbecue was well attended once again and the Tuesday lunches held in the summer and during Lent were much appreciated. A huge thank you to all who make these things happen. A visit from Carollne Cox gave us a special insight into the state of the persecuted church in various parts ofthe world. We continued active support of Besom and CAP locally. Large cOngrega￿onS gathered for Festlval servlces and at one Chrlstmas service a major conflagration was narrowly avoided when some candle5 ignited during the sermon- all was well. At Asthal and Widford evening services were held twice a month and attendarbce continued to be low. That was also true of the Swinbrook evenin8 service on the fifth Sunday of the month. The only ttme Widford is significantly full is on Boxing Day when once again it wa5 Standing room only. It is dangerous to slngle out Indlvlduals for thanks but a huge thank you to our two church wardens who have put in hours of work relating to the Diocese and overseeing the improvements to the church and churchyard. I would also like to thank our Treasurer. Nadine Woods, and PCC secretary, Clare Summers. for all they do. Finally a thank you to Nick Chance and Diana Peters who have spent many hours reviewin8 the church finances and reporting to the PCC . This has helped us 311 understand how the various funds can be used and enable us to think strategically about Sustaining the ministry in ASW in the future.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ASTHALL, SWINBROOK AND WIDFORD Charity No: 1200777

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK WITH WIDFORD PCC

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Asthall and Swinbrook with Widford PCC (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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 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 to:4

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dr in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK - WITH - WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Incoming resources
2
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Grants Receivable
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
TotalIncome
Resources expended
3
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Separate material item of expense
Other
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure) before
investment gains/(losses}
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movementinfunds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
funds
income funds
funds
income funds
£
£
£
£
£
£
361,532
33,000
394,532
59,671
31,000
90,671
798
798
3,635
3,635
7,164
7,164
6,401
36,446
42,847
1,858
34,026
35,885
371,568
69,446
441,014
69,491
65,026
134,518
72,726
9,130
81,856
55,420
3,640
59,060
2,405
83,431
85,836
30,996
30,996
3,000
3,000
2,400
2,400		 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
funds
income funds
funds
income funds
£
£
£
£
£
£
361,532
33,000
394,532
59,671
31,000
90,671
798
798
3,635
3,635
7,164
7,164
6,401
36,446
42,847
1,858
34,026
35,885
371,568
69,446
441,014
69,491
65,026
134,518
72,726
9,130
81,856
55,420
3,640
59,060
2,405
83,431
85,836
30,996
30,996
3,000
3,000
2,400
2,400

134,518

59,060

30,996
2,400
78,131
92,561
170,692
57,820
34,635
293,437
(23,115)
270,322
11,671
30,391
17,562
17,562
65,969
92,455
42,062
65,969
293,437
(5,554)
287,884
11,671
96,361
293,437
(5,554)
287,884
11,671
96,361
214,075
1,118,976
1,333,051
202,404
1,022,615
108,032

108,032
1,225,019
507,512
1,113,422
1,620,934
214,075
1,118,976
1,333,051

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ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK – WITH - WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible Assets
5
Investments
6
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
8
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
9
Restricted income funds
9
Total funds		 2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
£
£
750
-
750
1,125
22,273
783,581
805,854
789,421
23,023
783,581
806,604
790,546
8,223
-
8,223
9,213
479,267
329,840
809,107
535,692
487,490
329,840
817,330
544,905
3,000
-
3,000
2,400
484,490
329,840
814,330
542,505
507,512
1,113,422
1,620,934
1,333,051
507,512
-
507,512
214,075
-
1,113,422
1,113,422
1,118,976
507,512
1,113,422
1,620,934
1,333,051

The financial statements were approved by the Parochial Church Council on 30th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by :

Andrew Wingfield Digby Chariman of Trustees

The notes on pages 7 - 16 form part of these financial statements

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ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK- WITH- WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 l. Accountlng Pollcle5 SLitement of compllance The financial statement5 have been prepared In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to Charltles preparlng theSr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectlve I January 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Charltles Act 2011. Basls of preparatlon The PCC meets the deflnltlon of a publSc benefit entity under FRS102, The financial statements have been prepared under the historlcal cost conventlon with item5 recogni5ed at C05t or transaction value unless Otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these financial statements. Golnz concern The trustees consider that there are no material uncertaintles about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Income Recognltlon All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there Is sufflclent certainty of receipt and so it 15 probable that the income will be received, and the arnount of Income receivable can be measured reliably. Legacy gifts are recogni5ed on a case by case basi5 following the granting of probate when the administratorlexecutor for the estate h35 communicated in writin8 both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a gift is in the form of an a55et other than cash or a financial asset traded on recognised stock exchange, recognition is subjett to the value of the gift being measurable with degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the a55et h35 been transferred to the charitv. Grants and donation5 are only Included when the general Income recognition crlterla are met. Gift Ald receivable Is Included in Income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation 15 considered to be part of that gift and 15 treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unles5 the donor or the terrn5 of the appeal have Specified otherwise. Page 7

ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK- WITH- WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (contlnued) Donated servi¢es or facilities are recognlsed a5 income when the charty has control over the item, any conditions a550ciated with a donated item have been met, the recelpt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the Item Is probable and that econornic benefit can be measured rellably. On receipt, donated services and faeilltles are recognised on the basis of the value of the grft to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtaln services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market,- a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. Expenditure All expenditure is recogni5ed once there Is a legal or Constructive obligation to that expenditure. it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. AII cost5 are allocated to the applicable expenditure headlng that aggregate slmllar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading5, they have been allocated on basis consistent with the use of resources. All expenditure is Ètcounted for on an accruals basis. All resources expended are inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Fund a¢countlnE Unrestricted funds are available to spend on actlvltles that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charlty which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the Charws work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity. Further details of each fvnd are disclosed in Note 8. Governance and Support Costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise the c05t of independent examination. Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activitles such as salaries of 5UPPOrt staff and office costs. These costs, set out in note 3, have been allocated as expendlture on charitable activities. Volunteers The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts. Page 8

ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK- WITH-WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Investments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange or whose value derives from them are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment asset5 are included at PCCS best estimate of market value Fixed A55ets Consecrated and benefice property. In so far as consecrated and beneflce property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of 'chariV by Section 1012llal and Icl of the Charltles Act 2011 such assets are not caprtalised in the financial statements. Moveable church furnishings. These are not capitalised as no single item is considered materlal enough to do so. Tangible fixed assots for use by charity. These are capitallsed ff they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £l.000. They ire valued at tost and depreciated over a perlod of 4 years. No depreciation Is provided on building5 as the currently estimated residual value of the propertie5 is not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets currently exceeds So years, so that any depreciation charges would be immaterial. Debtor5 and Creditors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amounts due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due. Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present Dbligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Short term deposits This is cash held in bank deposit accounts. Page 9

ASTHALLAND SWINBROOK- WITH- WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Note 2. Analysls of Income 2024 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restrlcted funds In¢ome funds Totsl funds Total funds Donatlon$ and le8acie$: Collectlons & Boxes Donations Received Donations Recelved - Card readers Planned GNlng Legacy income Gift Aid Donated Time and Expenses- income Totsl donations and legacies 11,382 1.463 3,292 35,112 300,000 10,284 11.382 34.463 3,292 35,112 300,0(H) 10.284 7.429 36.095 180 37,754 33,000 9,213 361,532 33.000 394,S32 90,671 Grants Receivable 798 Charltable activitie5: Weddings. funeral fees Event Income Rental income Total charttable actlvltles 2.771 2.771 5,844 864 3,635 864 3.635 1,320 7,164 Income Irom Investments: Interest income Oividend income Total Incorne from Investments 6,401 15,158 21,287 36,446 21,559 21,287 42,847 14,915 20,969 35,885 6,401 TOTAL INCOME 371.568 69,446 441,014 134,518 Page 10

ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK-WITH- WIOFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Note 3, Analysls of ExPendI￿re 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restrtcted lunds funds 2024 2023 202Y Unrestrlct•d Restrlcted lunds funds 2023 Total funds Totsl tsnd5 Charitable arti¥itie$ Grants Payable Event expenses Diocesan quota Staff Costs Church running expenses Maintenance Beneflte costs Insurance Church management & admlnlstraiio Building rnaintenante - Asthall - Swinbrook . Widford Depreciatlon 6,997 220 18,323 6.997 220 18.323 4.663 4,663 13.S91 13,591 33.359 125 7,870 5,458 3,880 5,250 37,239 5,375 7,870 5,458 23.761 2,057 5,700 5,274 23.761 5,696 5,700 5.274 375 375 375 375 Total expendlture on charltable artt 72,726 9,130 81,856 55,420 3.640 59,060 Separnte material itern of expense Fabric- Asthall Fabric- 5winbrook Fabric- Widford Sound System Entrance Wall Feitlplace Monuments Swlnbrook Church Access and Paths Atrlym CCTV Installation Church Lighting Coffee Station Swinbrook Fence and Gate 1,128 1,2SO 4,327 1,128 1,250 4,327 873 4.653 873 4,653 25,470 25.470 39.608 24.372 39.608 24.372 2.405 2,7LXJ 6,628 3,419 2,405 2,700 6,628 3,419 2,405 83,431 85,836 30,996 30,996 Other Governance 3,000 2AOO 2,400 Total expendSture 78,131 92,561 170,692 57,820 34,635 92,455 Pale 11

ASTHALLAND SWINBROOK- WITH-WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Note 4 Related party transartions and trustees, expenses and remuneration The trustees all give freely of their tlrne and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or klnd. No expenses were incurred by any trustees when carrying out their dutie5 as tru5tee5. Trustees and related parties made unconditional donations of £10750 during the year12023- £9,300). Durlng the course Df the year. the PCC made donations of £2,OCQ to the Overseas Misslonary Fellowship IOMFI to whom support servltes of a trustee are 3150 volunteered The charity received a donation of É16.000 from the Ann Pytts Charity of whlch two of the trustees are also trustees of the charlty. The donatlon was given towards renovation costs of the Swinbrook Car Park Note S. Tanglbl• Assets Equlpment TOTAL COST At l January2024 Disposals Additions 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 At 31 December 2024 1.500.00 1,500.00 DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Dep'n on Disp'ls Charge for Period 375.00 0.00 375.00 0.00 375.00 375.00 At 31 December 2024 750.00 750.00 NBV At 31 December 2024 750.IJO 750.00 At 310ecember 2023 1.125.00 1.125.1)O Page IZ

ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK- WITH- WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Note 6. Fixed Asset Investments Balance at 31st Dec 2024 Balance at Sales 1st Jan 2024 proceeds Change In market value Share of property120. Oxford Road) CBF Church of England Investment Fund 22,273 767.148 22,273 783,581 11,1281 17,562 789,421 11,1281 17,S62 805,854 Oxford Road The share of property asset represents the PCC'S loan to the Burford Benefice Bartholomew Trust I'BBBT'I to enable the purchase of 20, Oxford Road. Burford in Ortober 2010: the property Driginally cost £245,000. If the property were sold the PCC would recelve a share of 201220 of the net proceeds . The net proceeds being calculated as the sales proce less refurbishment and other costs incurred by BBBT. Thi5 asset is included at cost within designated as the PCC has no direct control over the property or it5 sale. CBF Church of England Investment Fund Included in the unit price of the CBF Church of England Investment Fund is an annual management fee of 0.55%. Thi5 Ss reflected as part of change in annual market value Note 7. Debtors 2024 2023 Gift Aid reclaims 8,223 9,213 Note 8. Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income other creditors 3.000 2,400 3,000 2,400 Page 13

ASTHALL AND SWINBROOK- WITH - WIDFORD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 (continued) Note 9. Cèpltal C(Knmrtments At 31 December 2024, the PCC had the follown8 Capltal commitments.. - £50,405 ¢ontraded for repairs to SwSnbrook Church a¢￿$5 and paths, expected to be paid in 2025 Note 10. Analysi5 of charltable funds Transfer between fvnd5 Balance at 31st De¢ 2024 Balance at tst Jan 2024 Galns / 110$5es1 Income Expendlture Restrlcted Funds I Wldford - Secker Bequest 2 Wldford - EFL Secker Bequest 3 Swlnbiook- St Mary's Church 4 Asthall- Chancel Repair Fund S Asthall- AB Hardtastle Bequest 6 ASW PCC 7 Alexander Mosley Fund 8 Sound System 9 FettSplace Monuments 401,351 336,933 195,882 23,794 31,790 74,160 55,066 13,114 12,047 6,747 1.273 1,085 2,181 16,(KJO 12,4811 13,0101 113.8571 6.384 5,360 3.019 380 499 1.181 739 418,368 328,722 191,792 25,003 32,245 77,522 39.771 122,6081 11.1281 132,0331 17,000 139,608} 22,608 Total Restrfcted Funds 1.118.976 69.446 192,5611 17,562 1,113,422 UnrestrSrted Funds 214.075 371,568 178.1311 507,512 Total Funds 1,333,051 441,014 1170,6921 17.562 1.620.934 Page 14

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