REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1207302
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CONTENTS OF THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Forthe Year Ended 31, March 2026
Page
Report of the Trustees
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Receipts and Payments Accounts
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Independent Examirberfs Report
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Layton Community Church
Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Administrative Information
Registered name..
Layton Community Church
Elders (Trusteesl
The Rewd Mark Walters (Minister)
The Re¢d Dave Lewis IMinisterl- ceased employment Nov 2025
Deacons ITru5tees1
Kevin Cosgrove (Treasurer)
Heather Walters (Administrationlsafegaurdingl
Tony Baker IBuilding, set-up)
Ron margerison18uildingl
Principle Addres5'.
The Lowes Building
Collingwood Avenue
Layton
Blackpool
FY38
Incumbent
Rev'd Mark Walters
16 Carleton Gardens
Carleton
Poulton-le-Fylde
FY6 7PB
Bankers..
Lloyds TSB Bank PIC
l LegE Street
Chelmsford
CMI IJS
Independent Examiner:
James Wheelan FCCA
Jèmes Wheelan Accountancy Limited
Minshull House, 67 Wellington Road North
Stockport
SK4 2LP

Layton Community Church
Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Ob-ertives and Artivities
Layton Community Church has the responsibility for advancing the Christian faith in accordance with its Basis of Faith, primarilv
but not exclusively within 81ackpool and the Fylde Coast. This will involve Bible teaching, ministry, pastoral, evangelistic and social
work. Where appropriate, it may also be involved with other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Trustees, further
the work of the Church.
The objettives and attivities of Layton Community Church can be summarised in our mission statement..
Ourmi5sNon isforpeople to hear Gbout, be transformed by, the gtst>d new5 Of Jesus Christ on the Fylde coast tJnd beyond.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what attivities the Church should
undertake.
Achievements and Performance
Staff & Trustee changes
After 9 years of faithful service, Dave Lewis moved to St Annes Baptist Church in November, to become their new pastor. This is
a church revitali5ation initiative. They were also joined by the Nield family who currently live in St Annes. Whi15t this was a
painful loss to LCC, there wa5 an obvious gospel need in St Annes. So, after much prayer, both families left with our blessing,
trusting that the Lord will grow 2 healthy gospel churches in the days ahead.
In the meantime, we were encouraged by the way the Lord led us to Dan Parkinson who wanted to move back north to serve as
a 'Minister in Training.. After several meetings, Dan was appointed in September to work 3 days per week, until 2027 when he
will graduate. He 15 a part time student at Edinburgh Theological College.
With the Lewis's and Nield's moving on, we considered various ways to reduce the administrative pressure on the Deacons. To
this end. we employed Izzy Parkson on a I day a week basis Istarting 271101251, to help with church administration & finance.
Izzy went on maternity leave in January. Her contract will be reviewed at the end of August 2026.
With Dave moving on, the Trustees began the search for another co-pastor. Through networkin& the Lord led us to Harry
Clayson whose current role as Assistant Minister at Mirfield Evangelical Church, comes to an end in June. Harry expressed an
interest in the new role. So after a number of visits, the memberfs voted unanimously to call him to become our next co-pastor.
Harry accepted. He plans to move to Blackpool in June/July 2006.
Sund¢7y attendance fjndchu￿h Membership
The number of people who could be considered as regularly attending church, has increased slightly since the previous report.
There are approximately 67 people who regularly attend church149 adults and 18 children), as opposed to 64 previously. The
average size of the congregation on any given Sunday was around 40-45.
We continue t05ee regular visitor5, many of whom are"Internationals" who have cometo work in the healthcare sector. A number
of these have remained with us. However, some have moved away or stopped coming in the last year.
There continues to be a broad spectrum of ages from different nationalities, generations, and backgrounds. One family have
recently h3d a baby. The congregation 15 made up of people from acr055 the Fylde Coast. The church maintains its family fe81 and
appea15 to people from all generation5.
In August, Dan & Izzy Parkinson moved to Blackpool. In November, we said goodbye to the Lewis's & Nield's as they moved to St
Annes 8aptist church. This left an obvious"gap~ in church life.
As of 31 March 2026, the church ha5 a membership of 2012025 report.. 201. Some of our members moved ON this year.. Dave &
Kate Lewis, Simon & Leanne Nield. Danny Earl moved to London with work. However, we welcomed others into membership.. Paul
Bennett, Gary & Sara Brotherton, Dan & Izzy Parkinson.
The majority of members are actively involved in the life of the church. Those who aren't are struggling with failing healthlage.

Layton Community Church
Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Sund¢7yservice5
We continue to seek to preach through different genres of the Bible, and teaching from both Old and New Testaments. Durin8
the year this included- teaching from 2 Corinthians, Esther, parables in the gospels, Acts and various topical subjects e.g. What
Christianity Isn't.
We continue to enjoy live music in the majority of services. The installation of new Tv's & sound equipment and a new computer,
ha5 enhanced the audio-visual aspect of church worship. Those playing are.. Kate & Dave Lewis, Bek Stacey, Graham Quinton and
Paul Bennett.
During the last 12 months 'Junior church,. for those of Primary school age, is now held on most Sundays of the year. Therefore.
we hav8 had less "All age services., Those leading are.. Danny & Leanne, Narci5 & Mirela, Jonathan & Bek, Heather and Tonv.
'Teen church,, for those of Secondary school age. meets approximately twice a month to receive age-appropriate teaching. This
has been led primarily by Dave, Dan & Mark. They remain in the service for the othersundays-getting used to listening to sermons
with note books.
We h3ve been encouraged by the number of people staying to eat lunch together after the service. This happens once a month
and alternates between 'bring and share, and 'bring your own., We celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month.
We continue to review the format of Sunday services aiming to make them 'seeker sensitive. while maintainin@ expository bible
teaching. We are grateful to the many members who read or pray during the service.
We are immensely grateful for the work of our deacons who ensure the room is ready for us each Sunday. Nearly all the believers
in the congregation serve on the church rota in some way.
Childtsn/Youth Work
Holiday Bible Club 2026 was held in the Easter holiday5 for the second time115"_17' April). We were joined and helped by
members of King's Church Chessington - a long-term supporter of the church. The Club ran from Tuesday to Thursday of Easter
week. This year we decided not to finish the club on Eastersunday. We were encouraged by the number of children who attended,
some of whom now regularly attend Rock. Average attendance.. 27.
Our monthly ROCK club for 6-11 year-old5, ha5 had on average 17 children attending. Leaders have been.. Heather, Mark, K3te,
Danny, Rosemarie, jonathan, Narcis, Hilary, Gary & Sara.
The monthly ROCK SOLID group for 11-14 year olds, and the IMPACT group for 14-16 year olds. has had on average 13 young
people attending. It has been encouraging to see members inviting friends to the Eroup.
Leaders.. Tony, Bek, Dave, Leanne & Dan.
With the Lewis's & Nield's leaving in November. it was necessary to re-structure the youth work. Four of the teenage girls from
IMPACT became Junior Leaders at Rock- a great training ground for Christian service. Impact (also known as Da Gangl- an all-
female group. then moved to a different Friday evening for aEe-appropriate study. Leaders.. Bek & Heather. Dan then took over
from Dave as co-ordinator for ROCK SOLID.
Midweek Groups
We have continued to meet once a month collectively for prayer, and then regulady12-3 times a monthl in our individual Growth
Groups for prayer and Bible Study with a daytime Blackpool group, an evening Blackpool group and an evening St Anne's group.
The growth groups have Studied 'Life Changing Encounters from the Gospel of John., The Way of the Kin¥ from Mark's gospel,
and followed the sermon series on Acts. On the 419125, Caring for Life visited the church to do a presentation on their work.
When the Lewis's & Nield's left the church in November, it was necessary to restructure the growth groups- the St Anne's group
joined the Blackpool evening group. We are grateful to Ron & Dan for leading this meeting.
We were encouraged by the prayerfulness of the church during the Week of Prayer in january. Our renewed sense of our
dependence upon God, has led to a new online prayer meeting on the 3, Sunday of each month.

Layton Community Church
Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Otherevents/services/outreoch
Other events of note..
July / August- a number of families/young people from the church continue to be encouraged by summer camps and
conferences including the Keswick Convention and New Day.
Sat 13 September.. the church enjoyed è 'Oay Awav at Garst3ng Free Methodist churth with 8ible teaching from Steve
Casey, Speke Bapt15t Church.
Sun 12, Oct. Baptism service.. Gary & Sara Brotherton and james Winnard were baptised. This was followed by a church
lunch. Harry Clayson visited the church for the first time.
Christmas.. this year we decided not to attend the Layton Lights switch on, because St Marks (who we partner with) were
doing their own church-based activities.
Ladies, wr8ath making afternoon129' Novl.. fully booked. Over 60 ladies attended, most from non-church backgrounds.
Christingle service.. this had a different structure as Dave & Kate had moved on. We were encouraged by the 84 people
who attended147 visitorsl- some of whom had previous contact with jelly Tots and Rock Solid.
Carols by candlelight service.. 54 attended120 visitors).
January.. We started the year with a Week of Prayer, beÈinning with a Saturday prayer breakfast and then daily online
prayer meetings.
january.. a number of the church attended the North West G05pel Partnership annual conference in Wigan.
Gospel Partnershlps
We continue to benefit from. ènd contribute towards, the network of churches within the North West Gospel Partnership. and
from the FIEC. On a local level. we regularly meet with other ministers from across the Fylde Coast for prayer lunches lonce/twice
a terml.
Bulldlngs
A programme of maintenance and care of the building is continually being reviewed and implemented to ensure the building
meets necessary safety standards. We undertake annual inspections of fife alarms, gas boilers, stair lifts, PAT testing, GDPR
regulation5, first aid & 'health and safety at work, dirertives.
The state of the flat roof continues to be an ongoing concern, with a number of water leaks. We are in the process las at March
20261. of obtaining quotes to 11 repair the leaking area 21 replace the roof completely on the extension. We are also considering
replacing the ageing boiler that has caused problem5 throughout the winter.
Legal
The church became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on the 02109124 in the name of Layton Community Church (charity
number 12073021 legally and financially. The final closure certificate for Rehoboth Christian Centre was completed this year after
the final accounts were produced. The former bank account for Rehoboth Christian Centre was finally closed the remaining
balance wa5 transferred to Layton Community Church.
Flnanclal Revlew
Congregationqlofftring5
Congregational offerings have decreased by £3.342 to £39,077.
Glft uldrebote
The church continues to be able to Use the Government gift aid scheme to claim back the tax element on applicable general
offerings. Thi5 ha5 remained relatively consistent year on year, with a 2025-26 rebate received of £9,319.
Grants and donutlons {Includlng mlnlstrysupport donutlonsj
We continue to receive financial support from churches and individuals from around the UK. This money is used for payment of
staff wages. There has been an increase of £2,776 to £34,160. This includes one external grant received of £3,000 from The
Evangelical trust for ministry 5UPPOrt. No further grants were received in the year.
The overall slight decrease in grants and donations of £961 is also due to lower external and ad-hoc donations received from
individuals within and external to the church., as well as lower restricted funds being raised by congregational members for specific
purposes, ie. aid relief.

Layton Community Church
Report of the Trustees
Forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Building rentol
Rental income has increased by £5,915to £35,120. The exi5tin8tenants have remained during thi5 period.. NHS IPulmonary Rehab),
NHS (Cardiac Rehabl, Slimming World, Body Transformatic)n5, AOG Church. kncence Agreements are reviewed annually upon
expiry, and where appropriate, rents are increased in line with inflation.
We regularly get enquiries to hire the building from other groLJPS. However, we are not ateepting any more bookings as this may
affect church usage.
Funds
There has been a increase in net movement in funds of £3,514. This has resulted in unrestricted funds carried forward of £69,837
and restricted funds of £581. Restricted funds consist of funds gifted for specific reasons, ie. evangelism, charitable collections or
pastoral p3yment support.
Resetves Pollcy
It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a
level equivalent to between three- and six-month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that,
in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Church's current activities while consideration 15
given to ways in which additional ftjnds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Slgnlflcunt events afteryearend
At a member's meeting on 4/2126, the church voted unanimously to employ Harry Clayson as our next co-pèstor. Harry and his
family aim to move to Blackpool in June/July 2026, when he will begin his full-time employment.
The increased staffing costs will be partially funded from reserve5. The trustees are also raising additional funding from grant
making Trusts. Harry is aware that he may need to raise additional support (long term) from his supporters.
Mlsslonury Glvlng
The church aims to give up to IO% of general offerings ènd rental income to Christian charities, organisations and missionary work.
If, after production of the church accounts there is a shortfall, the Church Trustees will review such givin& and dependent on the
financial health of the church, will consider making UP the difference.
The organisations supported in 20254 included.. Tear Fund, Open Doors, Platform 67, Caring for Life. North West Gospel
Partnership, FIEC, AIM (Lydial, Good New5 for Everyone IGNFEI, Hope for Tomorrow'5 Generation (Romanial and the Clark family
IMi5sion Swedenl. We have been greatly encour3ged by the congregation's generosity in supporting appeals throughout the year
Ifor example the Caring for Life harvest appeal) and for their readiness to give towards those in need.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Reverend Mark Walters
Minister
Dated..
2910512026

Layton Community Church
Receipts and Payments Account
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Unre51ricted
designated
Funds
RESTATED
Total*
2025
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2026
Note5
RECEIPTS
CongrÈgational Offerings
Gift Aid Tax
39,077
9,319
3,665
35,120
382
39.077
9.319
38,363
35.120
382
42,419
7,707
39,324
29,205
200
Grant5 and Donations receipt5
Room Hire receipts
34,160
538
Other ch3ritsble receipt5
TOTAL RECEIPT5
6,243
125,098
87,563
34,160
538
122,261
PAYMENTS
Rent
lary costs
Light, heat and water
Telephone
Insurante
14,000
39,996
4,630
535
14,000
74,156
4,630
535
14,000
73,395
4,934
519
34,160
2,281
677
2,281
677
1,641
2,439
7,729
3.372
1,183
340
Equipment Purchased
Repairs and tnainten4nce
Evangelism
Gifts, catering and hospitality
Spe3ker5 and Speaker5. expenses
Advertising
Printing, postage and stationery
Don3tions to charitie5
2,553
924
2,553
1.617
1.742
770
693
1,170
770
572
229
229
194
551
551
646
6,386
342
374
6,760
342
6.550
1,060
55
Tr8ining
Sundry
Motorltravel cost5
Books and resources for church use
137
137
54
54
2,549
912
2.549
912
1.234
784
FIEC
Cleaning
Legal and professional fees
2,732
1,520
2,732
1.520
2,782
3,585
TOTAL PAYMENTS
82,948
34,160
1.639
118,747
126,442
TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
8&9
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
4,615
11,ioii
3,514
11,3441
Reconciliation of funds..
Cash and bank ba18nces at 1st April 2025
Cash and bank balances at 315tMarth 2026
65,222
69,837
1,682
581
66,904
70,418
68,248
66,904
Figuresfor grants t7nd donotions now include 'postorfs solorysupport, income. Comporotivefiguresfor 2025 hove been
restoted to reflect this change in classifictstion.

Layton Community Church
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
Notes
Cash funds
Main Account
6,616
63,048
173
6,616
63,048
754
10,251
54,916
1,737
Wages Account
Project Account
581
Total ￿$h funds
69,837
581
70,418
66,904
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2026
2025
Note$
Other monetary assets
Low value eqLJipment
Totsl monetary assets
March 2025 PAYE liability
Accountant fees
Independent examinerfs fee- 2025 review
Totsl liabilities due at the Year end
885
885
1,159
700
700
300
300
600
1,885
1,885
1,759
For the year ended 31st March 2026, LCC consider that the audit requirement Df the Church Accounting Regulations 20061.the
Regulations'l and Settion 145 of the Charities Act, 20111"the Act") doe5 not apply and that an independent examination is
needed. No members have required the LCC to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in qLJestion. LCC acknowledge their
responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act and Regulations with respett to accounting records and the
preparation of the accounts.
Approved by the Layton Community Church on .. .. ..
and signed on its behalf by-
EeFIi7 Co
koFe
Kevin Cosgrove IM
29 2026 1408 19GMT+11
Mr Kevin Cosgrove ITreasurèrl
Rèvèrend Mark Waltèrs
20th May 2026
The attached notes on page 8 to 11 form part of these accounts

Layton Community Church
Notes to the accounts
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
l Accounting pollcles
Basls of accountlng
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with the Charity Commission's guidance
for receipt5 and payments accounts ICC16al, and are not required to comply with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
Fund accounting
General fund
General fund5 are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in fvrtherance of the general
objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds
These funds are set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific purposes or projects.
Restrirted funds
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or bv
the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. The restrictions are binding upon the Trustees of the charity.
Income
All income is included in the accounts on a receipts basis. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.
Collertions are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Layton Community Church. Planned giving receivable under
Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is
rectsgnised.
Rental income from the letting of church premise5 is recogni5ed when the rental is received.
Grants and legacies to the Layton Community Church are accounted for once received.
Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for Éross.
Funds raised by fete, garden party and similar events are accounted for gross.
No amounts are included in the receipts and payments accounts donated by volunteers.
Expendlture
All expenditure is accounted for when paid and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the
category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heads they have been allocated to activities on a basis
consistent with use of the resources.

Layton Community Church
Notes to the accounts
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
Value added tax
VAT is not recoverable by the Charity and as such is included in the relevant costs.
2 Grants and donations
RESTATED
2025*
Unre5tri¢ted
Designated
Re51ri¢ted
2026
Grant5
Evangelical Trust grant
Grants Total
3,000
3,000
3,000
Donations
Kings E.C
st. Andrews
Graham Care Ltd
Other extern31 ministry support donations
5,000
4,000
11,000
10,160
5,000
4,000
12,000
10,160
538
3,665
35.363
5,000
4,000
9,500
12,884
2,493
5,447
39.324
538
Other general gifts
Donations Total
3,665
3.665
31,160
$38
T￿al
3.665
34,160
538
38,363
Figures for grants and donations now include'pastorfs salary support, income. Comparative figures for 2025 have been
restated to reflect this change in classification.
39,324
3 Other charitable receipts
Unrestritted
Restritted
2026
2025
CIO application refund
Landlord refund
Total
5,113
1,130
6,243
4 Trustees
No payments, remuneration or other benefits were made to trustee5 relating to trustee dutie5.
Personally incurred church expenses were reimbursed via expense claims submitted.
Two trustees were paid salary costs for their role as pastors in the normal course of employment.
5 Employees
Salary cost5 amounted to £74,15612025.. £73,395), which include Employer5 National Insurance of £nil12024.. £5391 net of
Emplc)yment Allowance. Personally incurred church expenses were reimbursed in the normal course of employment.
One full-time pastor left at the end of Ortober 2025. Staffing was restructured with the appointment of a part-time apprentice
in September 2025 and a part-time administrative clerk in December 2025. The year-on-year increase also reflects a cost-of-
living salary adjustment implemented in July 2025.
Staff Costs paid during the year were-
2026
2025
Salaries
Social security costs
Employer pension contributions
Total staff costs
72,444
72,232
539
1,712
624
74,156
73,395
Average headcount of staff employed during the year were..

Layton Community Church
Notes to the accounts
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
5 Employees (continued)
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,￿0 in either year.
Wages and salary costs includes £nil in respert of redundancy payments in either year.
6 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts
2026
2025
Independent eKaminerf5 or auditors, fees for reporting on the accounts
Other fees leg. Advice, accountancy servicesl paid to the Independent examiner or auditor
Total
300
600
300
600
7 Assets retained for the charitvs own use
Assets recognised but not valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities include the music equipment, together with other IT
equipment and fixtures and fittings. These have not been valued given the low net realisable value of these assets.
8 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of grants and donations
for Specific purposes..
Current Year Restricted Funds
Restricted Fund
Opening
Name
balance
Closing
Balance
Receipts
Pa
ments
Transfers
Purpose of the fund
Evangelism
1,230
16491
581
Gifted specifically to spend on
evangelism.
Specific funds raised for charitable
collettions.
Charitable collertions
452
538
19901
Totals
1.682
538
11.6391
581
Comparative Period Restricted Funds
Restrirted Fund
Opening
Name
balance
Closing
Balance
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Purpose of the fund
Evangelism
1,332
11021
1,230
Gifted specifically to spend on
evangelism.
Specific funds raised for charitable
collettions.
Charitable collections
452
2,493
12,4931
452
Totals
1.784
2,493
12.5951
1.682
io

Layton Community Church
Notes to the accounts
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026
9 Designated funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds bv
the trustees for specific purposes..
Designated Funds
Deslgnated Fund
Name
Pastorfs salarv
5UPPOrt
Openlng
balan
Closing
Balance
Receipts
34,160
Payments
134.1601
Transfers
Purpose of the fund
External contributions allocated to
spend on wages.
Totals
34,160
134,1601
10 Related Party Transactlons
Other than the trustees sèlary payments and the reimbursement of personally incurred church expenses, there were no further related party
trans3cfions for the year ended 31 March 2026.
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Re
ort of the Inde
endent Examiner
To the Trustees of
on Communit Church
I report to the charity tru5tee5 on my examination of the Bccounts of Layton Community Church for the year ended 31" March 2026
which are set out on pages 6- 11.
Responslbllltles and basls ol report
A5 the Charity'5 tru5tee5 you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities
Act 20111'the ACYI.
I report in respect ol my ex3rniDation of the charity's account5 carried out under5ection 145of the Act and in carrying out my ex3rnination
I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed rny examination. I confirm that no rnaterial matter5 have come to my 4ttention in connection with the examination
giving me tause to believe that in any material respett-.
ccounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charity 35 required by section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mètters in connertion with the examination to which attention should be dr8wn in
this report in order tts enable a proper understanding of the a¢countS to be reached.
James Wheelan FCCA
james Wheelan Accountancy Limited
Min5hull House, 67 Wellington Road North
Stockport
SK4 2LP
0210612026
Date..
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