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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 213105 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 234960

THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2024

NEVILLE WESTON & COMPANY

Chartered Certified Accountants

3 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QL

THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

PAGE
Council of the Trust Annual Report (Incorporating the Directors’ Report) 1
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 3
Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure
Account) 4
Statement of Financial Position 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12
Schedule of Investments 13

THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

COUNCIL OF THE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Council of the Trust, who are also the Directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Name The Reformation Church Trust Charity Registration Number 234960 Company Registration Number 213105

Principal Office and Registered 15 Grange Court Office Cambridge CB3 9BD

THE COUNCIL OF THE TRUST

Dr D A Scales The Rev Dr R T Beckwith (Resigned 7 June 2023) The Rev E J Coulter The Rev J F Dunn (Elected Chairman 7 June 2023) The Rev Dr J B Hall The Rt Rev Dr D N Samuel (Resigned 7 June 2023) The Rev G R Curry (Appointed 7 June 2023)

The Council of the Trust records with regret its loss by the death of the Rev Dr R T Beckwith on 21/10/2023. Until a few months before his death Dr Beckwith had been a member of the Trust (from

Company Secretary Dr D A Scales

Independent Examiner C J N Weston, FCCA Neville Weston & Company Chartered Certified Accountants 3 High Street St Lawrence Ramsgate Kent CT11 0QL

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The governing documents of the Trust are the Memorandum of Association, as altered by Special Resolution on June 12th, 1967, and the Articles of Association, dated January 28th, 1926. The Trust is a Company limited by guarantee.

Fit persons are appointed as Members of the Trust in accordance with the requirements of Articles 2 to 6 of the Articles of Association.

The Council of the Trust is elected annually in accordance with the requirements of Article 26 of the Articles of Association.

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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

COUNCIL OF THE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objects for which the Trust is established are set down in Article 3 of the Memorandum of Association, the primary objects being the patronage of certain ecclesiastical benefices of the Church of England and the tenure and administration as Trustee of the capital funds of the British Society for Promoting the Religious Principles of the Reformation, known as the Protestant Reformation Society.

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Trust has continued to fulfil its objects, particularly in its responsibilities towards the benefices of which it is patron and, as Trustee, towards the Society.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Trust's policy on reserves is to maintain such reserves as may be required by the varying annual costs of meeting its objectives and of its activities, and as may allow it in due course to employ an officer and to support that officer with secretarial assistance.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The Council of the Trust’s annual report was approved on 12th June 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of Trustees by:

Registered Office: 15 Grange Court Cambridge

Signed on Behalf of the Council of the Trust

CB3 9BD …………………………………………………

Dr D A Scales Member of the Council

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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE COUNCIL OF THE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

I report to the Council of the Trust on my examination of the financial statements of The Reformation Church Trust ('the Charity') for the year ended 31 March 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the Council of the Trust of the Company (and also its Directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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.

3 High Street C J N Weston, FCCA St Lawrence Independent Examiner Ramsgate Kent Neville Weston & Company CT11 0QL Chartered Certified Accountants

12th June 2024

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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and Endowments
Investment Income 5 39,128 1,192 40,320 39,232
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Total Income 39,128 1,192 40,320 39,232
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Expenditure
Expenditure on Charitable Activities 6,7 1,950 3,800 5,750 18,906
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Total Expenditure 1,950 3,800 5,750 18,906
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Net Gains/(losses) on Investments 8 124,145 11,580 135,725 (65,332)
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Net Income/(expenditure) and Net
Movement in Funds 161,323 8,972 170,295 (45,006)
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Reconciliation of Funds
Total Funds Brought Forward 1,454,240 107,455 1,561,695 1,606,701
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Total Funds Carried Forward 1,615,563 116,427 1,731,990 1,561,695
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Investments 12 1,845,118 1,673,802
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 13 3,774 3,644
Cash at Bank and in Hand 34,431 38,021
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38,205 41,665
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one
year 14 151,333 153,772
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NET CURRENT LIABILITIES 113,128 112,107
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,731,990 1,561,695
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted Income Funds 116,427 107,455
Unrestricted Funds 1,615,563 1,454,240
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TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 15 1,731,990
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1,561,695
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For the year ending 31 March 2024 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the Council of the Trust and authorised for issue on 12th June 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

…………..………………………….. ………………………………………. Dr D A Scales The Rev J F Dunn Member of the Council Member of the Councill

The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these financial statements. - 5 -

THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered Charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 15 Grange Court, Cambridge, CB3 9BD.

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', 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 (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees to further any of the Charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Incoming Resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the Charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Charity and the amount can be reliably measured.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Resources Expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

Investments

Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impairment.

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure.

Financial Instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Where investments in shares or preference shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

4. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Company is limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital. The liability of the Members in the event of the Charity being liquidated is limited to £1 per member.

5. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Income from UK Investments 39,128 1,192 40,320
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Income from UK Investments 38,022 1,210 39,232
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Walter Residue Grants 3,800 3,800
Support Costs 1,950 1,950
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1,950 3,800 5,750
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Walter Residue Grants 17,115 17,115
Support Costs 1,790 1,791
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1,790
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17,115
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18,906
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7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE

Activities
Undertaken Support Total Funds Total Fund
Directly Costs 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Walter Residue Grants 3,800 3,800 17,115
Governance Costs 1,950 1,950 1,791
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3,800 1,950 5,750 18,906
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8. NET GAINS/(LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Gains/(Losses) on Listed Investments 121,864 10,279 132,143
Gains/(Losses) on Sale of Investment Assets 2,281 1,301 3,582
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124,145 11,580 135,725
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Gains/(Losses) on Listed Investments (62,694) (2,638) (65,332)
Gains/(losses) on Other Investment Assets
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(62,694) (2,638) (65,332)
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9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the Independent Examiner for:
Independent Examination of the Financial Statements 1,800 1,700
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

10. STAFF COSTS

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period was nil (2023 nil). The Trust did not have any employees during the year.

11. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration was paid to any Member of the Council of the Trust

No travel expenses were claimed by the Members of the Council.

12. INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS
Listed
Investments
£
Cost or Valuation
At 1 April 2023 1,673,802
Additions 42,992
Disposals (3,818)
Fair value movements 132,142
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At 31 March 2024 1,845,118
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Impairment
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024 1,845,118
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At 31 March 2023 1,673,802
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All investments shown above are held at valuation.

Financial Assets held at Fair Value

The fair value of investments is their market value at the year end.

13. DEBTORS

DEBTORS
2024 2023
£ £
Prepayments and Accrued Income 3,774 3,644
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CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Amounts owed to Undertakings in which the Charity has a
Participating Interest 149,533 152,072
Other Creditors 1,800 1,700
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151,333 153,772
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14. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted Funds
At
At Gains and 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Losses 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 1,454,240 39,128 (1,950) 124,145 1,615,563
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At Gains and At 31 March
1 April 2022 Income Expenditure Losses 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 1,480,703 38,022 (1,790) (62,695) 1,454,240
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Restricted Funds
At
At Gains and 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Losses 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Capital Reserve 3,471 3,471
Protestant Reformation
Society 17,838 17,838
The Walter Residue 83,834 1,192 (3,800) 11,580 92,806
Johnston Memorial
Scholarship 2,312 2,312
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107,455 1,192 (3,800) 11,580 116,427
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At Gains and At 31 March
1 April 2022 Income Expenditure losses 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Capital Reserve 3,471 3,471
Protestant Reformation
Society 17,838 17,838
The Walter Residue 102,377 1,210 (17,115) (2,638) 83,834
Johnston Memorial
Scholarship 2,312 2,312
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125,998 1,210 (17,115) (2,638) 107,455
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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Income and Endowments
Investment Income
Income from UK Investments 40,320 39,232
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Total Income 40,320 39,232
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Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Walter Residue Grants
Activities Undertaken Directly
Grants 3,800 17,115
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Governance Costs
Independent Examiner’s Fees 1,800 1,700
Other Office Costs 150 91
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1,950 1,791
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Expenditure on Charitable Activities 5,750 18,906
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Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments
Gains/(losses) on Listed Investments 132,143 (65,332)
Gains/(losses) on Sale of Investment Assets 3,582
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135,725 (65,332)
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Net Income/(Expenditure) 170,295 (45,006)
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THE REFORMATION CHURCH TRUST

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

CENTRAL BOARD OF FINANCE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Market Value
As at 31.03.2024 Cost
£ £
CBF Investment Fund Shareholding 27,209 633,171 316,770
CBF Equity Fund Shareholding 331,244 652,280 510,455
PRS Ordination Candidates Fund:
CBF Investment Fund Shareholding 1,403 32,637 13,144
CBF Equity Fund Shareholding 22,330 43,976 34,243
Investment Fund (PRS Appeal Fund):
1. Shareholding 5,817
135,365 56,135
2. Shareholding 51,086 201,422 115,295
Investment Fund (Harrison Trust)
Shareholding 552 12,834 8,682
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£1,711,685 £1,054,724
Investment Fund (Walter Residue)
1. Shareholding 1,934 45,006 19,460
2. Shareholding 22,427 88,427 49,652
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£ 133,433 69,112
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TOTAL
£1,845,118 1,123,836
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