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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

The charity’s Trustees present their annual report for the year ending 31 March 2024.

a. Reference and administrative details

Charity name: Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Residents’ Association (LALGRA)

Registered charity no: 268172 Charity’s address: Community Centre (under Morgan House) 57 Vauxhall Bridge Road London SW1V 2LF Charity’s accountants: TaxAssist Accountants 83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW Charity’s bankers: Barclays Bank Plc Names of the charity Ian Ernest Strafford trustees: Darlene Torey (Chair)

b. Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document: Constitution (available on request)

How the charity is constituted: Association.

Additional governance:

Governance is carried out in agreement with elected Committee Members in accordance with the charity’s Constitution and with officers representing Westminster City Council who are freeholders of the charity’s Community Centre premises.

Committee Members serving during the period of this report were:

Darlene Torey (Chair) Ernest Strafford (Architectural Integrity) Ashikur Rahman (WICC Prayer Group Rep) Hasnat Sabree (WBA Prayer Group Rep) Mambu Tabula (Treasurer)

Lis Goddard, St James-the-Less Church (Co-opted Member) Barbara Hedin (Membership Secretary)

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Nathan Langdon Georgina Fraser (Seniors Rep) Bar and Hall Manager (Vacant) Secretary (Vacant)

c. Objectives and activities

The charity’s objectives are to promote and maintain for the benefit of residents of the Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Estate and its neighbouring areas the facilities for and provision of recreation and other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities in the interests of social welfare and with the object of advancing the education of and improving the quality of life for the said residents.

[Constitutional objects adopted at AGM on 26 October 2006 and approved by Charity Commission in July 2007]

Summary of activities

In planning and delivering its activities the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on public benefit. The Community Centre provides an accessible focal point for community life, supporting the health, wellbeing and social cohesion of residents across a diverse local population.

A wide range of regular activities take place at the Community Centre, including exercise and wellbeing sessions, educational and creative activities, social events and community meetings. Activities are designed to serve residents of different ages, backgrounds and levels of mobility, with particular attention to ensuring that those who may not be well served by other local provisions are able to participate.

Sessions are provided at very low cost (£1–£2) or free wherever possible to ensure that residents on limited incomes are not excluded.

The Chairperson provided a typical overview:

Weekly exercise classes such as Zumba, Tai Chi and Chair Exercise support physical health and mobility for residents with varying levels of ability. Wellbeing activities including reflexology sessions, non-contact boxing and creative drama and writing workshops run by the specialist theatre group Outside Edge support mental health, confidence and social connection.

The Centre also supports the cultural and faith life of the community. Regular bookings include Friday prayers and activities during Ramadan, while the neighbouring church, St James-the-Less, organises seasonal community events such as its annual Christmas carol visits around the estate. Children and young people benefit from a range of activities including a weekly Saturday play session for autistic children, longstanding Girl Guides meetings and holiday activity programmes delivered by EduTain in partnership with Westminster City Council and the Queen Mother Sports Centre swimming facilities.

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Older residents are supported through regular social activities including a weekly Bingo club, outings to places such as Hampton Court Palace and the seaside, and the annual Silver Sunday celebration.

The Centre also provides a venue for community engagement and local decision-making.

Residents’ Association meetings and Repairs Group meetings are regularly hosted, enabling residents to meet with Westminster City Council officers and contractors to discuss housing and estate issues.

In addition, the Centre is used throughout the year by residents for family gatherings and community events.

Together, these activities help to reduce social isolation, encourage participation in community life and strengthen relationships among residents, delivering clear public benefit to the estate and neighbouring areas.

Future plans

The trustees intend to build on recent progress in strengthening resident engagement and improving the charity’s financial stability.

Priorities for the coming period include encouraging greater participation in the Community Centre’s activities and increasing membership of the Residents’ Association so that a broad cross-section of the estate community is represented. In developing activities and initiatives, the trustees will continue to promote fairness and equal access, taking into account the diverse demographics of the estate and existing provision within the surrounding neighbourhood.

The trustees will continue to manage and maintain the Community Centre premises as an affordable and welcoming community resource. This will include developing a varied programme of activities that reflects the charity’s constitutional objectives, while increasing income through responsible hall hire and community use of the facilities in order to support the long-term sustainability of the charity and its services to residents.

The trustees have noted the impact of unfilled committee positions on the regular functioning of the charity in carrying out its activities. The committee and association members manage to keep core functions running, but with an increasing workload and limited time to volunteer it is clear they would benefit immensely from wider membership involvement for sharing tasks and responsibilities in a more sustainable manner. The proposed strengthening of resident engagement for the coming year is intended to help support the committee and charity in carrying out their stated objectives. Defining and risk assessing volunteer roles for a recruitment drive is currently in process.

The trustees will continue to strengthen governance, financial oversight and record-keeping to ensure the charity operates effectively and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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d. Achievements and performance

The main achievements of the charity during 2023–2024 were as follows:

Improved financial position

The main source of income is derived from the hire of the Community Centre halls and bar. Increased awareness of the facilities available and growing demand for hall hire resulted in higher levels of bookings during the year. This led to an increase in income compared with previous years and has enabled the charity to operate on a more financially stable basis. This position allows the trustees to continue providing affordable community activities for residents.

Increased public participation in community activities

Attendance at community meetings and events increased during the year. This was driven by the introduction of a regular printed monthly newsletter delivered to residents’ homes, providing information about activities, meetings and issues affecting the estate. The newsletter has helped improve communication with residents and encouraged greater participation in the charity’s activities.

Increased participation has also been driven by residents’ growing need for support in dealing with high levels of housing repairs while navigating the frequent failures of the council’s official repairs reporting processes. A secondary impact of this has been to strengthen the community and the Residents’ Association itself.

Continued provision of community activities and services

The Community Centre continued to host a wide range of regular activities and community events throughout the year, including exercise and wellbeing sessions, activities for children and older residents, cultural and faith-based gatherings, and community meetings. These activities provide opportunities for recreation, social interaction and community engagement, helping to reduce social isolation and supporting the wellbeing of residents of the Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Estate and neighbouring areas.

e. Financial review and reserves policy

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient financial reserves to ensure the charity can continue operating the estate facilities and meet its financial obligations, as outlined in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS 102) and the requirements of the Regulations.

Reserves are held to:

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In determining the appropriate level of reserves, the trustees consider the charity’s typical annual running costs and the need to maintain continuity of services for residents.

The trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately 3-6 months of normal operating costs. This level is reviewed annually as part of the preparation of the charity’s accounts and Trustees’ Annual Report.

At the end of the financial year the charity held £52,167 in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees consider to be above the level required under this policy. A higher level of reserves is being maintained due to planned refurbishment of the community centre that will require temporary closure of the building. Activities and hall hire will be curtailed for an uncertain period of time and will have a considerable impact on financial income and planning. The trustees consider it prudent to build up greater reserves prior to the forthcoming closures in order to maintain the financial stability of the charity.

f. Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Ian Ernest Strafford

Date: 26 June 2026

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

TaxAssist Accountants Victoria

LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

Contents

Contents
Page
Legal and Administrative Information 1
Trustees Report 2
Statement of Trustees responsibilities 3
Trustees Declaration 4
Chairman’s report 5
Accountant's Report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9—12

LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Legal and Administrative Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

Trustees

Charity number

Principal address

Ian Strafford Darlene Torey

268172 Under Morgan House 57 Vauxhall Bridge Road London SW1V 2LF

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Trustees Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's rules , the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005.

Objectives and activities

The Charity's objective s are to maintain the building for the social club activities. They have adopted policies in furtherance of these objective s and there has been no change in these during the year.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Financial review

It is the policy of the association 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 Trustee considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

It is the policy of the Charity 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 considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The Trustees has assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The Trustees who served during the year were: Ian Strafford Darlene Torey

None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Trustee: Ian Ernest Strafford

Dated: 26 June 2026----------

LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS’ Statement of Trustees Responsibilities For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that year.

In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Trustees Declaration For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

In relation to the financial statements set out on pages 7 to 12:

On behalf of the board

Trustee : Ian Ernest Strafford

Date : 26/06/2026

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Chairman’s Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

Following the circulation of the accounts after --------. we will update this report to include the comments of the chairman, based on any points raised by the trustees for the period

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charities Act 2011, we have compiled the financial statements of LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) for the year ended 31 March 2024 from the accounting records, information and explanations you have given to us.

This report is made to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 13 May 2016. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA ) and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the charity's Trustees, as a

body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) and the charity's Trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus of LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA). You consider that LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year, and is to required to obtain an independent examiner's report.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. Please note we will be presenting an Independent Examination as appendix to these financial statements.

TaxAssist Accountants Westminster

83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW

Dated: --/--/----

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
INCOME
Donations and legacies
3
Trading and Hall hire
4
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Operating and administrative expenses
5
Legal and professional fees
6
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Other interest receivable and similar income
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
FUND BALANCES AT 31 March 2024
2024
£
2,097
42,620
44,717
24,415
1,233
25,648
474
19,543
32,624
52,167
2023
£
(9,711)
33,583
23,871
28,796
1,794
30,590
53
(6,666)
39,290
32,624

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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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
7
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
INCOME FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on
26/06/2026 On behalf of the board
2024
£
£
-
-
55,389
55,389
(3,222)
52,167
52,167
52,167
2024
£
£
-
-
55,389
55,389
(3,222)
52,167
52,167
52,167
2023
£
£

-

-
34,772
34,772
(2,148)

32,624

32,624

32,624
2023
£
£

-

-
34,772
34,772
(2,148)

32,624

32,624

32,624
-



52,167
55,389
(3,222)
34,772
(2,148)


52,167
32,624
52,167

Ian Ernest Strafford Trustee

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Charity information

LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) is a registered charity .

1.1. Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Club'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 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern funds

At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts and other sales related taxes.

1.5 Tangible Assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and machinery – 20% Straight Line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS’ Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting policies (Continued)

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3. Donations and legacies

nations and legacies
Grants received /(refund) 2024
£
2,097
2,097
2023
£
(9,711)
(9,711)

4. Income from trading and Hall hire activities

Bar sales
Hall hire
2024
£
13,896
28,724
42,620
2023
£
12,767
20,816
33,583

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LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

5. Operating administrative expenditure

Purchases for bar
Staff expenses
Event expenses
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Insurance
Computer and IT expenses
Charitable donations
Telecommunication and data cost
Bank charges
2024
£
6,170
297
4,381
8,054
2,976
1,805
364
355
-
-
13
24,415
2023
£
6,377
1,070
4,147
7,759
5,179
1,620
564
1,564
250
266
-
28,796

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

6. Professional fees

essional fees
Accountancy
Legal and professional
2024
£
1,074
159
1,233
2023
£
1,074
720
1,794

7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

Accruals and deferred income 2024
£
3,222
3,222
2023
£
2,148
2,148

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees

Charity Name LILLINGTON AND LONGMOORE GARDENS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (LALGRA)

On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
31stMarch 2024 Charity no
(if any)
268172
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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.

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:

Date: 26/06/2026

Name: Martin Thomas

Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: 83, Victoria Street

Oct 2018

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IER

London

SW1H 0HW

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

While the charity appears solvent, a material scope limitation exists for the historical period under review due to the gaps in prime documentation but note that adequate corrective measures (the new Financial Policy) are currently being implemented.

Oct 2018

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IER