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Contents

The Past Year

Clinic Manager’s Letter

This past year, Growing Hope Redbridge has transformed from a prayer to a functioning clinic that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families. It has been a privilege to serve as Clinic Manager during this first year and to witness first-hand the impact of the work. I have seen children make meaningful progress in their communication, parents grow in confidence as they develop their ability to support their child’s speech and language needs, and siblings of children with additional needs find a safe space to express their feelings. Above all, I have seen families gain renewed hope - not through my efforts alone, but through Jesus Christ.

None of this would have been possible without the support, patience, generosity, and wisdom of the Growing Hope National team, the Growing Hope Redbridge Trustees, and our volunteers, whose contributions across the clinical, administrative, financial, and fundraising aspects of the work have been invaluable.

Jack Davies Clinic Manager, Growing Hope Redbridge

Chair of Trustees’ Letter

I’m delighted to present the first Annual Report for Growing Hope Redbridge. We’re so grateful to God that we’ve made strong progress in establishing our clinic and delivering our charitable objective; bringing the hope of Jesus to children and young people with additional needs through free therapy.

This success is due to the hard work and dedication of our clinic manager, volunteers, partners and the National Team. Growing Hope Redbridge is financially stable and well governed, with the Board providing effective oversight and strategic direction.

Huge thanks go to everyone involved in Growing Hope Redbridge and together, we look forward to building upon this first year and increasing the number of children and families we can support.

Adrienne Wright, Chair of Trustees, Growing Hope Redbridge

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Growing Hope National’s CEO Letter

At the start of 2025, we aimed for consolidation with steady growth, however, I am amazed to look back and see a year defined by unprecedented growth and unexpected momentum. We didn’t just sustain our services - we doubled them. I’m deeply grateful for a team that embraced significant change with faith, creativity, and determination.

We opened four new clinics in Redbridge, Solent, York, and Farnham, bringing life-changing therapy to families who had been struggling alone. With plans for clinics in Ipswich and Tunbridge Wells progressing for 2026, we are firmly on track toward our goal of 20 clinics by 2030.

At the heart of everything are the families we serve. We provided free therapy for 440 children and supported 445 families through groups and training, continuing to share hope in Jesus through prayer and community.

None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of many along with the dedication of our staff and volunteers. Together, we are not just providing therapy and support - we are bringing new hope to families across the UK.

Vicki Smith, CEO, Growing Hope National

Trustees’ Report

The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 together with the Independent Examiner’s Report. Growing Hope Redbridge was registered with the charity commission as a CIO on 08 May 2024, charity number 1208152, 2025 was the first financial period of the charity. The current trustees are Adrienne Wright (Chair), Shan Bi, Rachel Whitelegg, Mary Nunns and Gillian Hampton. In November, Kristy Giddy stepped down as a trustee. We would like to thank Kristy for her service and dedication to Growing Hope Redbridge.

We are confident that Growing Hope Redbridge has carried out its charitable objectives in 2025 and acted in the interests of the public benefit. We have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on reporting on public benefit when preparing this annual report.

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28% of parent carers

of children with additional needs report probable clinical depression due to the challenges²

74% of siblings

of children with additional needs do not receive any help from school³

of children in England have an additional need¹

38 children supported through direct therapy at Growing Hope Redbridge

1 Siblings Group courses run for brothers and sisters of children with additional needs

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94% 100%
of GAS goals achieved of GAS goals achieved
by children and young by siblings in the
people Siblings Group course
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We use a combination of non-standardised feedback forms and a standardised measure, the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). GAS is an outcome measure that is commonly used in research to show the effectiveness of therapy services. GAS enabled us to set three goals for each child and young person in a conversation between themselves, their parents and the therapist.

Aims and Objectives

We are Growing Hope Redbridge. We champion accessibility and provide free therapy for children and young people with additional needs living in Redbridge, in partnership with All Saints’ Woodford Wells Church, Redbridge.

HOPE FOR CHILDREN

We bring hope to children through offering free therapy services.

HOPE FOR FAMILIES

We grow hope for families where hope has been lost due to isolation or rejection.

HOPE IN JESUS

We share hope in Jesus because He brings hope even in the most difficult situations.

In accordance with its charity constitution, Growing Hope Redbridge has sought to achieve the following aims and objectives in the year dated 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

The advancement of health and wellbeing for the public benefit by the provision of a therapy clinic run in accordance with Christian principles for children and young people (0-18) with additional needs and their families living in Redbridge. In particular, but not exclusively by:

This year the Growing Hope Redbridge team has grown and across the year we have been joined by five volunteers who have supported our work through administrative tasks, fundraising activity and technology development.

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Aaron’s* Story

Aaron is 5 years old and has autism. During his first speech and language therapy session, he was painfully overwhelmed by being in a new place, clinging desperately to his Mum Abigail.

He had been referred to Growing Hope because his speech was delayed and his speech sounds were very confused. He had learned Makaton, but Aaron was deeply frustrated that lots of other people didn’t understand what he ‘said’ using Makaton.

After six sessions of therapy, Aaron had completely transformed into a cheeky, giggling child. It’s a real answer to prayer. Like many autistic children, Aaron has a special interest. In his case it’s owls. At the end of his final therapy session, his mum and I were astonished, and delighted to see Aaron chatting away about owls to the friendly owner of the nearby café.

Aaron’s Mum shared with us “His confidence has really grown and I’ve definitely seen development in different speech sounds.

I’ve been able to share how I feel, and Growing Hope have spent time listening to me and has been very understanding. It’s helped both Aaron and me, in this situation, so I’m very thankful.

My hopes and dreams for Aaron for the future are that he would overcome these obstacles. He’s got a very determined spirit about him, and I think that he will triumph over his challenges with a little bit of help. I see him being fully integrated into society, having lots of friends and communication not being a barrier for him.”

*Name changed

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Hope for Children

We have provided free speech and language therapy for children and young people in the All Saints’ church building.

We have provided therapy for 38 children and young people.

We have worked on individualised goals to support children and families in the areas of greatest need. Examples of goals have been emotional regulation, attention and listening, social skills, toileting, dressing and eating.

94% of therapy goals have been achieved.

Hope for Families

We have run:

22 online training sessions for parents and carers , fortnightly sessions on a variety of topics, hosted by Growing Hope therapists in partnership with Growing Hope Brockley, Farnham, High Wycombe, King’s Cross, Redbridge, Solent and York. 294 parents and carers have attended these sessions.

1 Siblings Group course , for a total of 2 siblings. The Siblings Group is a seven-week course that aims to enable brothers and sisters of children with additional needs to share their experiences of being a sibling and connect with other children with similar experiences.

Hope in Jesus

We believe Jesus brings hope even in the most difficult situations. We always offer to pray for families at the end of each therapy session, many families have taken up this offer and it has been a privilege to see answers to prayer.

Our Clinic Manager Jack also works on a Sunday to support families to access church with the help of the All Saints’ Woodford Wells Raising Generations and Breathe teams. It has been encouraging to see a church with such a heart for inclusion and open fresh insights on how to effectively support everyone to grow closer to Jesus. We’re working to help everyone who attends All Saints’ to feel that they are accepted and belong.

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Demographics*

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Ethnicity
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67% Asian / Asian British 8% White / White British 8% Black / Black British 8% White Other 6% Other 3% Mixed

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37%
29%
14%
11%
9%
Household Income
47% Muslim
31% Christian
16% Hindu
3% Christian Non-practising
3% Sikh
£30,001-£40,000 Over £40,000
£10,001-£20,000
£20,001-£30,000
Under £10,000
Household income Percentage of Families
Religion
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*Demographic data for individuals referred to our service, from anonymous forms completed by parents and carers. Some parents/carers may have completed more than one form if they have attended multiple events.

Financial Review

The trustees present an overview of the charity’s finances for the period: 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025. Growing Hope Redbridge currently runs with both restricted and unrestricted funding. Funds left in reserve at the end of the financial period: £49,865.

Management of Financial Risk

We aim to hold at least three months of our outgoings in reserve. We raise our income through regular giving, fundraising events and grants. We aim to increase regular giving in order to have further sustainable finances to enable us to provide our therapy services.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. The full financial statements are found at the end of this report (p.15).

Income and Expenditure

We received an income of £106,336

We had an expenditure of £56,471

Supporter Engagement and Fundraising

We raise money at key points in the year through the Big Give Christmas Challenge, community fundraising, a fundraising dinner and grants. We’re grateful for all the support we have received from our generous supporters. More details are in the accounts.

Grants received:

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Structure and Governance

Growing Hope Redbridge is a registered charity in England and Wales, and is run in accordance with its charity constitution. Growing Hope Redbridge works in collaboration with All Saints’ Woodford Wells and Growing Hope Redbridge. As a CIO, if Growing Hope Redbridge is wound up, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. The trustees also hold Trustee Indemnity insurance of £100,000 for Executive Risks. Insurance is provided via Growing Hope Redbridge charity (policy number CC009584).

Jack Davies attends Growing Hope Redbridge trustee meetings but is not party to any decisions regarding his salary or employment.

Growing Hope Redbridge trustees are members of the CIO and appointed by a resolution at trustee meetings. They are responsible for governance of Growing Hope Redbridge, ensuring it is meeting its charitable purposes.

Risk Management

The trustees take risk management seriously and have identified the following risks and put in place processes to mitigate them. We have policies in place to mitigate any risks in the following areas: financial risk, IT security and protection, safeguarding, health and safety and comprising Christian identity and values. All of these can be accessed on our website.

The Year Ahead

As we look ahead to 2026, we pray that Growing Hope Redbridge continues to grow in impact across families, churches, and the wider Redbridge community. We are asking God to bring the right people to join our clinic team. We also pray for more churches across Redbridge to become part of our story, helping bridge the gap between what the NHS can provide and what families truly need, and for continued support through prayer, donations, and volunteers.

References

  1. Gov.UK. 2025. Special educational needs in England. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://exploreeducation-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england/2024-25

  2. Family Fund, The Cost of Caring, 2025. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://www.familyfund.org.uk/ wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FF_Cost_of_Caring_Report_Eng_Apr25_1221_3.pdf

  3. If Only You Knew , 2024, Sibs. [Online]. [09 March 2026]. Available from: https://www.sibs.org.uk/supporting-youngsiblings/ifonly?

Financial Report

Growing Hope Redbridge Reference and administrative details For the year 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025

Trustees:

Adrienne Wright, Chair, appointed 15 May 2024 Mary Eleanor Beatrice Nunns appointed 15 May 2024 Shan Shan Bi appointed 15 May 2024 Gillian Wendy Hampton appointed 15 May 2024 Rachel Whitelegg appointed 15 May 2024 Kristy Giddy appointed 15 May 2024, resignation date 12 November 2025

Key Management Personnel: Jack Davies, Clinic Manager

Registered Principal Office:

All Saints’ Woodford Wells, Inmans Row, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0NH

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number: 1208152

Bankers:

NatWest 135 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3UR

Independent Examiner:

Claire Xie, ACCA affiliated

Growing Hope Redbridge Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees For the year 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 15-25.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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

Signed

Claire Xie ACCA affiliated 1 April 2026

Growing Hope Redbridge Statement of Financial Activity For the year ended 31 December 2025

Note
INCOME FROM:
Voluntary Income
Grant Income
Activities for
Generating Funds
TOTAL INCOME:
2
EXPENDITURE
ON:
Raising Funds
Charitable
Activities
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
3
NET INCOME/
(EXPENDITURE)
BEFORE
TRANSFER OF
FUNDS
Gross transfer in
funds out
Gross transfer in
funds in
NET MOVEMENT
IN FUNDS
Balances brought
forward at 1
January 2025
BALANCES		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
62,764
-
62,764
-
-
-
30,500
-30,500
-
-
-
13,072
-
13,072
-
-
-
106,336
- 106,336
-
-
-
565
-
565
-
-
-
55,906
-55,906
-
-
-
56,471
-
56,471
-
-
-
49,865
-
49,865
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
49,865
-
49,865
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
49,865
-
49,865
-
-
-

BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Note £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Clinic Equipment - -
4 - -
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank Account 50,395 -
Other Debtors & Prepayments 5 - -
50,395 -
LIABILITIES - Creditors due within one year
Other Creditors -529.92 -
Total Creditors due within one year 6 -529.92 -
NET CURRENT ASSETS 49,865 -
NET ASSETS 49,865 -
RESERVES
Surplus for the year 49,865 -
Brought Forward Balance 0 -
49,865 -
FUNDS
Unrestricted 49,865 -
Restricted - -
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49,865
he fnancial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on:		 -
5 April 2026
pproved by Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Adrienne Wright Shan Bi
Chair of Trustees Finance Trustee

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on: 15 April 2026

Approved by Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

The notes on pages 19 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

Growing Hope Redbridge Notes to the Financial Statements For the year period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Incorporation

Growing Hope Redbridge was registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission as a CIO Foundation on 08 May 2024. These financial statements are for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Charity is a public benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the charity also prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 Charities SORP) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

Going concern basis

The trustees have assessed whether the use of going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of these financial statements. In particular, the trustees have considered the charity’s forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressure on income. After making enquiries, the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to

continue in operations existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing financial statements.

Income

Income is recognised in the period which it was receivable. Also included is the estimated value of gifts in kind and goods or services donated to the charity where the amounts are material, readily quantifiable and measurable. Such estimates are based on the market price the charity would otherwise have paid.

Expenditure

Direct charitable expenditure comprises all expenditure relating to the activities carried out to achieve the objectives.

Expenditure is allocated directly to the expenditure headings as far as practically possible to reflect the activities of the charity. Support costs have been allocated to the activities based on employee time spent on that activity.

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party; it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Fund accounting

Restricted funds are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor. These are accounted for separately from unrestricted funds. The movements on restricted funds in the period are shown in note 9 to the accounts.

Unrestricted funds are those which are not subject to restrictions, and any surpluses may be applied in furtherance of any of the charity’s objectives.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks and in hand and short-term deposits with a maturity date of three months or less.

Debtors and creditors

Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year of the reporting date are carried at their transaction price. Debtors and creditors that are receivable or payable in more than one year and not subject to a market rate of interest are measured at the present value of the expected future receipts or payment discounted at a market rate of interest.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing less than £500 are not capitalised and are written off in the year of purchase. Depreciation is provided so as to write off the cost of the fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. A full year’s depreciation is charged in the year of purchase. Depreciation is charged at the following annual rates: Computer and Office Equipment: 4 Years straight line Clinic Equipment: 4 Years straight line

Pension

The charity operates a defined contribution stakeholder pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from the charity.

Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

The annual depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment is sensitive to change in useful economic life and residual values of assets. These are reassessed annually.

In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no other judgements were required that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements nor do any estimates or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.

Growing Hope Redbridge Annual accounts 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

2. Income

2. Income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Voluntary 62,764 - 62,764 - - -
Income
Regular giving 5,092 - 5,092 - - -
One of giving 6,086 - 6,086 - - -
Gift Aid 3,322 - 3,322 - - -
Donations 48,264 - 48,264 - - -
from Other
Organisations
Grants 30,500 - 30,500 - - -
Grants 30,500 - 30,500 - - -
Fundraising 13,072 - 13,072 - - -
Income
Growing Hope 2,560 - 2,560 - - -
Redbridge
Ball
Campaigns 6,883 - 6,883 - - -
Marathon 3,129 - 3,129 - - -
Consultancy 500 - 500 - - -
TOTAL INCOME 106,336 - 106,336 - - -

3. Expenditure

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Ofce and 1,792 - 1,792 - - -
Administration
Costs
Advertising/ 0 - 0 - - -
Promotion
Printing, 210 - 210 - - -
Postage and
Stationery
Depreciation - - 0 - - -
Travel 155 - 155 - - -
Phone 204 - 204 - - -
Equipment not 556.97 - 557 - - -
Capitalised
Ofce 666 - 666 - - -
Expenses
Clinic Expenses 1,383 - 1,383 - - -
Assessment 347 - 347 - - -
Tools/Clinic
Equipment
DBS 249 249 - - -
Insurance 739 739 - - -
Volunteer 48 48 - - -
Hospitality
WDC and - - - - - -
Siblings Group
Fundraising 565 - 565 - - -
Costs
Cost of 565 - 565 - - -
Fundraising
Contribution to - - - - - -
Other charities
Donation to - - - - - -
Growing Hope
Salaries and HR 52,732 - 52,732 - - -
Wages and 48,180 - 48,180 - - -
Salaries
Employer 2,824 - 2,824 - - -
Costs
Freelance - - - - - -
Finance and 1,253 - 1,253 - - -
HR
Staf Training 476 - 475.50 - - -
Total 56,471 - 56,471 - - -
Expenditure

Growing Hope Redbridge Annual accounts 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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nnual accounts 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec		 2025
4. Fixed Assets
Actual cost At 1 January 2025
At 31 December 2025
Depreciation At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2025
Net Book Value At 1 January 2025
At 31 December 2025
5. Debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors and accrued income
Total
6. Creditors (amounts falling due less
than one year)
Creditors falling due within one year
Total Current Liabilities		 Clinic and IT
Equipment
2025
2024
£
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2025
2024
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
2025
2024
£
£
529.92
-
529.92
-
7. Analysis of Asset by Fund
Cash & Deposit Balances
Fixed Assets
Total Assets
Current Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2025
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
0
0
0
50,395
0
50,395
(530)
0
(530)
49,865
0
49,865

8. Staff

No employee was paid at the rate of more than £60,000

2025 2024
Average employees during the period 1.0 0

9. Restricted Funds

Funder

Item Balance as at 1 Income Expenditure Balance as at Funded Jan 2025 31 Dec 2025 £ £ £ £

10. Related Parties

Growing Hope Redbridge received a total of £0 unrestricted donations from its trustees in 2025.

11. Fees Payable to Independent Examiner

The independent examiner did not charge for their services.

© Growing Hope Redbridge®

Registered charity number 1208152 (England & Wales) growinghope.org.uk/redbridge

Growing Hope Redbridge, All Saints’ Woodford Wells, Inmans Row, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0NH

Email: redbridge@growinghope.org.uk Phone: 07871 375434

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