2024-05-31-accounts

Registered number: 01260864 Charity number: 271681

THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

CONTENTS

	Page
Reference and administrative details of the company, its trustees and advisers	1
Trustees' report	2 - 3
Trustees' responsibilities statement	4
Independent examiner's report	5
Statement of financial activities	6
Balance sheet	7
Statement of cash flows	8
Notes to the financial statements	9 - 18

THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

Trustees	P D B Townshend, Director
	R M Townshend, Secretary
Company registered number 01260864 Charity registered number 271681 Registered office Elsley Court 20-22 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 8BE Principal operating office Crown Studios 16-18 Crown Road Crown Yard Twickenham TW1 3EE Accountants SRLV Audit Limited Chartered Accountants Elsley Court 20-22 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 8BE

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

The trustees (who are also the officers of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act) present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Double O Charity Limited (the charity) for the ended 31 May 2024. The annual report serves the purposes of both a trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The primary objective of the charity is to engage in charitable activities such as the relief of poverty, preservation of health and the advancement of education.

b. Grant making policies

The trustees consider grant making an effective means of achieving its objective. Applications for grants are not invited, the trustees contact potential partners directly and establish unconditional grants and agreements.

Achievements and performance

Review of activities

During the financial year, the charity received voluntary income of £690,875 (2023 - £220,000) and interest of £1,596 (2023 - £72). The charity was able to distribute £662,864 (2023 - £225,148) to various worthy causes, in particular, £500,000 to University of West London, £120,979 to Shanghai De Tao, £17,636 to Spirit of Recovery, £15,000 to Livewire Youth Project and £1,000 to Liberty Choir.

Financial review

a. Reserves policy

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 sufficient to cover management and administrative costs and to respond to applications for grants which arise from time to time. 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 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 period.

b. Principal funding

The charity is mainly funded by Mr P D B Townshend.

c. Review of financial position

At the balance sheet date, the unrestricted funds available to the charity were £44,169 (2023 - £19,571).

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The company is registered as a members limited liability company and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.

The company is constituted under the Memorandum of Association and is a registered charity, number 271681.

b. Method of appointment or election of trustees

The management of the company is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.

c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of trustees

Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. Specific training is conducted as part of a board meeting where appropriate.

d. Organisational structure and decision making

At the annual trustees' meeting, the trustees agree the board strategy and areas of activity for the charity, including consideration of grant making, investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance. The day to day administration of donations is delegated to the administrator.

e. Related party relationships

The charity's related party transactions are summarised in note 18.

f. Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

Future developments

The funding at the charity will continue to be reviewed. The trustees expect to make further donations to organisations with the aim of improving the lives of individuals.

Trustees

The trustees who served during the period are as follows:

P D B Townshend R M Townshend

In preparing this report, the trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemption provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by order of the members of the board of trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Trustee

P D B Townshend

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

The trustees (who are also the officers of The Double O Charity Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial. The trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.' Under company law, the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP;

• make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 May 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the trustees of the charity (and its officers for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity 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 company's accounts 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

Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

3. the accounts 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 accounts 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.

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

SRLV Audit Limited

Chartered Accountants Elsely Court, 20-22 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 8BE

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investments 4 Total income 5 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 690,875 1,596 692,471 667,873 667,873 24,598 19,571 24,598 44,169	Total funds 2024 £ 690,875 1,596 692,471 667,873 667,873 24,598 19,571 24,598 44,169	Total funds 2023 £ 220,000 72 220,072 230,115 230,115 (10,043) 29,614 (10,043) 19,571

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 01260864

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2024

Note Fixed assets Investments 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds: Share capital 15 Unrestricted funds 16 Total unrestricted funds Total funds	16,105 33,299 49,404 (5,335) 100 44,069	2024 £ 100 100 44,069 44,169 44,169 44,169 44,169	16,652 7,106 23,758 (4,287) 100 19,471	2023 £ 100
				100 19,471
				19,571
				19,571
				19,571
				19,571

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

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

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

P D B Townshend

Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities 20 Cash flows from investing activities Net cash provided by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 21	2024 £ 26,193 - - 26,193 7,106 33,299	2023 £ (3,190) - - (3,190) 10,296 7,106

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

1. Accounting policies

1.1 General information

The principal objective of the charity is for the public benefit, providing grants for various charitable causes.

The Double O Charity Limited is a private company limited by shares and is registered in England and Wales. The company's principal place of business is Crown Studios, Crown Yard, 16-18 Crown Road, Twickenham, TW1 3EE.

1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The Double O Charity Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The company is the parent undertaking of a small group and as such is not required by the Companies Act 2006 to prepare group accounts. These financial statements therefore present information about the company as an individiual undertaking and not about its group.

The company's functional and presentational currency is pound sterling.

1.3 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.5 Expenditure

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. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Charitable activities and governance costs are costs incurred on the company's educational operations, including support costs and costs relatings to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.

1.6 Going concern

The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foressable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

1.7 Investments

Investments in subsidiary undertakings are measured at cost less impairment.

1.8 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

1.9 Taxation

The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

1.10 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.11 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.12 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.13 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation.

1.14 Financial instruments

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

2. Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 1 (2023 - 1).

3. Income from donations and legacies

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2024	2024	2023
	£	£	£
Donations	690,875	690,875	220,000

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

4. Investment income

	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	funds	funds	funds
	2024	2024	2023
	£	£	£
Bank interest	1,596	1,596	72

5. Activities of expenditure by expenditure type

Donations to institutions Donations to individuals Support costs Governance costs Donations paid to institutions DEC Earthquake Appeal Spirit of Recovery Crisis UK The Liberty Centre National Sailing Academy Liberty Church Wirral Shanghai De Tao Antigua Yacht Club Livewire Youth Project Liberty Choir Swindon Down Syndrome University of West London	2024 £ 662,864 - 3,893 1,116 667,873 2024 £ - 17,636 - - - - 120,979 8,049 15,000 1,000 200 500,000 662,864	2023 £ 184,400 40,748 3,851 1,116
		230,115
		2023 £ 100,000 23,874 10,000 14,879 20,647 15,000 - - - - - -
		184,400

6. Donations paid to institutions

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

7. Donations paid to individuals

Donations During the year, no donations were made to individuals (2023 - 4).	2024 £ -	2023 £ 40,748

8. Analysis of support costs

Legal and professional fees Insurance Bank charges Difference on foreign exchange	2024 £ 1,276 2,228 332 58 3,894	2023 £ 1,130 2,460 275 (14) 3,851

9. Analysis of governance costs

	2024	2023
	£	£
Independent examination fee	1,116	1,116

10. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no trustee received any remuneration, benefits in kind or reimbursed expenses (2023 - £NIL).

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

11. Fixed asset investments

Cost At 1 June 2023 At 31 May 2024 Net book value At 31 May 2024 At 31 May 2023	Investments in subsidiary companies £ 100 100 100 100

Subsidiary undertaking

The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the company:

Name	Principal activity	Class of	Holding
		shares
Double O Promotions Limited	Artistic creation	Ordinary	100%

Double O Promotions Limited is registered in England and Wales and its registered office is Elsley Court, 20-22 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 8BE. The principal activity of the subsidiary is that of providing services to the entertainment industry.

12. Debtors

Due within one year Amounts owed by group and related undertakings Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income	2024 £ 14,100 25 1,980 16,105	2023 £ 14,100 25 2,527
		16,652

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

13. Cash at bank and in hand

	2024	2023
	£	£
Cash at bank and in hand	33,299	7,106

14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other creditors Accruals and deferred income	2024 £ 4,219 1,116 5,335	2023 £ 3,171 1,116
		4,287

15.	Share capital
		2024	2023
		£	£
	Alloted, called up and fully paid
	100 Ordinary shares of £1 each	100	100

There is a single class of ordinary shares. There is a restriction on the distribution of dividends and the repayment of capital.

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

16. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year Unrestricted funds General funds - all funds Share capital Statement of funds - prior year Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds Share capital Analysis of net assets between funds Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total	Balance at 1 June 2023 £ 19,471 100 19,571 Balance at 1 June 2022 £ 29,514 100 29,614	Income £ Expenditure £ Balance at 31 May 2024 £ 692,471 (667,873) 44,069 - - 100 692,471 (667,873) 44,169 Income £ Expenditure £ Balance at 31 May 2023 £ 220,072 (230,115) 19,471 - - 100 220,072 (230,115) 19,571 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 £ £ 100 100 49,404 49,404 (5,335) (5,335) 44,169 44,169

17. Analysis of net assets between funds

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total	Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 100 23,758 (4,287) 19,571	Total funds 2023 £ 100 23,758 (4,287) 19,571

18. Related party transactions

No disclosure has been made of transcations with other wholly owned group companies in accordance with FRS 102, section 33 paragragh 33.1A.

The company received donations of £655,000 (2023 - £182,500) from Extended Play Limited, a company in which Mr P D B Townshend is a director.

19. Controlling party

The ultimate controlling party is Mr P D B Townshend.

20. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income/expenditure for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	2024 £ 24,598 547 1,048 26,193	2023 £ (10,043) 6,931 (78) (3,190)

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THE DOUBLE O CHARITY LIMITED

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

21. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

Cash in hand Total cash and cash equivalents 22. Analysis of changes in net debt Cash at bank and in hand	At 1 June 2023 £ 7,106 7,106	2024 £ 33,299 33,299 Cash flows £ 26,193 26,193	2023 £ 7,106
			7,106
			At 31 May 2024 £ 33,299
			33,299

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