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Charity Number 278078

THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

31 MARCH 2024

THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST

Contents Pages
Reports
Reference and administrative information 3
Trustees� report 4 - 7
Statement of Trustees� Responsibilities 8
Independent Examiner�s report 9
Accounts
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Principal accounting policies 12 - 13
Notes to the accounts 14 - 16

THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

TRUSTEES

Stephen David Moss, CBE Morenike Ajayi, MBE Roger Merton, MBE David Miller

PRINCIPAL OFFICE

47-49 Pitfield Street London N1 6DA

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER

278078

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Crowe U.K. LLP R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading RG1 1AZ

BANKERS

National Westminster Bank plc Docklands South Quay Branch 54 Marsh Wall West India Quay London E14 6LJ

INVESTMENT MANAGERS

Sarasin & Partners LLP Juxon House 100 St Paul�s Churchyard London EC4M 8BU

SOLICITORS

Bates Wells Braithwaite 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R 1BE

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST TRUSTEES� REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Trustees present their statutory report with the accounts of The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust (�the Trust�) for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Trust is a registered charity with an address at 49 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6DA.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 12-13 therein and comply with the charity�s trust deed, applicable laws and the requirements of Statement of Recommended Practice on �Accounting and Reporting by Charities� (Charities SORP FRS 102). There have been no changes in the policies adopted by the charity during the year.

Governance, structure and management

Constitution

The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust (formerly The Federation Trust) is governed by a trust dated 8 May 1979 as amended by the Federation Trust Deed dated 10 January 1996 and the Deed of Appointment dated 24 November 2009. It is registered as a charity, Registration No. 278078.

Objectives and activities

The Trust�s main object is to promote and support the instruction of young people of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship in such ways that the Trustees think fit and by the furtherance of the charitable purposes of the Federation of London Youth Clubs.

Organisation

The Trust has no staff. All the decision-making and management of the Trust is carried out by the Trustees who meet at least once per year, and more frequently when they consider it necessary. The day-to-day administration of the Trust is carried out by London Youth staff.

Trustees

All Trustees are elected for an unrestricted term, except Roger Merton MBE, independent Trustee, who was re-appointed as a Trustee in May 2024. The following Trustees were in office during the year:

Stephen David Moss, CBE Morenike Ajayi, MBE Roger Merton, MBE David Miller

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission�s general advice on public benefit when reviewing the Trust�s aims and objectives.

In 2021, the Board also welcomed James Jason as the Levy Family Representative to the Trust.

Grant making policy

The Trust�s policy is to make grants to organisations working with young people in London with similar objects to that of the Trust.

Investment policy

There are no restrictions on the Trust�s power to invest. The Trustees� strategy is to establish a firm capital base to maximise the capital growth and income from its investments so that the Trust can make enduring contributions through its grants to organisations with similar objectives.

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST TRUSTEES� REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The investment approach to receive all dividends together with interest from the portfolio has been in place since October 2021 resulted in total earned income of £36,325 for the year (2023: £42,814) including rebated investment manager fees of £1,773 in 2023-24 (2023: £3,054).

As a result of this investment approach there has been no accumulation of investment capital release and all funds paid to the bank account can be utilised as the Trust sees fit.

Achievements and performance

The charity relies on income from investments, together with investment gains, to fund its grantmaking activities in year.

The gain on investments of £54,817 for 2023-24 is an improvement against prior year loss of £88,137.

The Trust continued its grant making activity in 2023-24 via a grant of £25,000 (2023: £110,000) to London Youth.

Reflecting the approach taken in 2015 at London Youth�s Hindleap Warren outdoor learning centre, the Trust resolved, in 2023 with the permission of the Levy Family, to support the installation of a biomass boiler at London Youth�s Woodrow High House outdoor learning centre, as follows:

Total funds paid to London Youth in year totalled £25,000 (2023: £600,000).

Future Plans

The Trust�s future plans are to continue to promote and support the wellbeing and achievement of young Londoners in such ways that the Trustees think fit and by the furtherance of the charitable purposes of London Youth. The Board will continue to monitor the performance of its investment portfolio, the value of which stood at £1,147,886 (2023: £1,093,299) as at 31 March 2024.

Key management personnel remuneration

Roger Merton, MBE was re-elected to the Board on 30 May 2024. There were no other resignations or appointments in the year. James Jason joins the Trustees as the Levy Family Representative to the Trust.

Financial review

The Trust derives its income in the form of dividend income from its investment portfolio and interest received. Income for the period to 31 March 2024 totalled £36,325 (2023: £42,814).

The overall value of the investment portfolio increased by £54,817 (2023: reduction of £88,137) resulting in a balance on the Expendable Endowment fund of £1,637,886 (2023: £1,583,299). Similarly, the value of General Fund increased by £6,423 (2023: reduction of £50,007).

Total charitable expenditure in the year to 31 March 2024 was £30,132 (2023: £117,859) against income of £36,325 (2023: £42,814). The value of the General Fund as at 31 March 2024 was £31,918 (2023: £25,495).

The value of the Trust�s investment portfolio held as at 31 March 2024 was £1,147,886 (2023: £1,093,299).

Total Funds stood at £1,669,804 (2023: £1,608,794).

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST TRUSTEES� REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Reserves policy

The fund held as listed investments within the expendable endowment fund ensures the Trust has sufficient resources to carry on making discretionary grants as the Trustees think fit, with due regard to the level of investment income available to fund such grants. Where there is insufficient income and interest to fund such grants, the Trustees may withhold grant payments and/or seek permission of the Levy family representative to draw down a portion of the expendable endowment.

There being no operational costs to the charity other than Governance costs, which were £5,132 (2023: £7,859), the Trustees consider that a Reserve figure of £7,000 (2023: £7,000) is adequate to ensure that the governance duties of the Trust are appropriately discharged.

The Trustees consider therefore that the balance of the expendable General fund at £31,918 (2023: £25,495) is sufficient to cover the Reserves requirement.

Future grant payments are varied by the Trust in accordance with income earned on investments. In addition, the Trust anticipates the repayment of the 10-year, interest-free loan to London Youth. Anticipated investment income of at least £25,000 (2023: £40,000) and the loan repayment value of £49,000 per annum, the Trustees believe that the current level of reserves to be more than sufficient to cover the Reserves Policy requirement.

Risk management

The Trustees have always received a regular flow of information about both the finances and operations of the Trust. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Trust is exposed through their risk management policy. These are:

The Trustees continue to work with its investment managers to manage and mitigate, where possible, any impacts on the performance of the investment fund due to market fluctuations.

The Trust can also mitigate the risk of income variation by varying or ceasing its grant payment programme, which constitutes its principal expenditure, in order to conserve funds.

The Trust has minimised the risk of capital attrition by reverting to a standard method of investment whereby only the dividend to be received will be paid out as cash at bank.

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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST TRUSTEES� REPORT

A conflict of interest policy is in place to manage any risk of conflict.

Going concern

The Trustees have assessed the ability of the Trust to continue as a going concern. Informing this conclusion, a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements has been considered.

The Trust holds a permanent endowment fund on which it receives investment income to fund grants. A key area of uncertainty relates to market turmoil on the valuation of investments and returns. However, this can be accommodated within the reserves. Also, there is flexibility in the level of grants approved.

As at year end 31 March 2024, the balance of the General fund was £31,918 (2023: £25,495) which, in the view of the Trust, is sufficient to cover the Reserves requirement.

The value of the General Fund at £31,918 represents four times the average annual governance spend of £7,000 and is deemed sufficient to cover operating costs in 2024-25.

Having conducted this review of the Trust�s reserves position, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES� RESPONSIBILITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Statement of Trustees� responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees� report and 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 period. In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity�s transactions and 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.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

Stephen Moss, CBE Chair

Approved by the Trustees on the 11 July 2025

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER�S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 10-16.

This report is made solely to the charity�s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examiner�s 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, the charity�s members as a body and the charity�s trustees as a body for my independent examiner�s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 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.

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 Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do 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.

Jacqueline Mitchell FCA

Crowe U.K. LLP R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading RG1 1AZ

Date: 11 July 2025

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

INCOME
Investment Income
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Raising Funds
Charitable activities
- Grants to London Youth
- Governance costs
Expenditure
Net investment gains/
(losses)
Net income / (expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Balance brought forward at
1 April 2023(2022)
Balances carried forward
at 31 March 2024(2023)
Unrestricted
general
fund
£
36,325
36,325
-
25,000
5,132
Expendable
endowment
£

-
-
Total
Funds
2024
£
36,325
36,325
-
25,000
5,132
Unrestricted
general _
_fund _
£
_42,814

42,814

-
110,000
7,859
Expendable
endowment
£
-
-
-
Total
Funds
2023
£
42,814
42,814
-
110,000
7,859


30,132
-

54,817

54,817
(230)
54,587
1,583,299

1,637,886
30,132 117,859
-

(75,045)
25,038
_(50,007) _
75,502

25,495
-

(88,137)

(88,137)
(25,038)
(113,175)
1,696,474
1,583,299
117,859

-
6,193
230
6,423
25,495
54,817
61,010
-
61,010
1,608,794
(88,137)
(163,182)
-
(163,182)
1,771,976
31,918 1,669,804 1,608,794

All of the Trust�s activities derived from continuing operations during the above two financial years.

The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
2
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors due after one year
3
Debtors due within one year
3
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
4
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY:
FUNDS AND RESERVES
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
5
Expendable endowment fund
5
TOTAL FUNDS
£
35,412
441,000
50,006
526,418
4,500
2024
£
1,147,886
521,918
1,669,804
31,918
1,637,886
1,669,804
2023
£
1,093,299
29,544
441,000
49,451
519,995
4,500
515,495
1,608,794
25,495
1,583,299
1,608,794

Approved by the Trustees on 11 July 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Stephen Moss, CBE Chair

The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these financial statements

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Basis of preparation of the accounts

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared on the basis of historical cost convention adjusted for fair value of investments, in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Charities Act 2011 and UK generally Accepted Practice.

The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust 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 notes.

Going Concern Statement

The Trustees have assessed the ability of the Trust to continue as a going concern. Informing this conclusion, a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements has been considered. The Trust has been in a position to withstand the continued post-pandemic economic turbulence and will continue to manage its finances so as to limit any further impact of the pandemic on its operations.

The Trust holds a permanent endowment fund on which it receives investment income to fund grants. A key area of uncertainty relates to the current market turmoil on the valuation of investments and returns. However, this can be accommodated within the reserves. Also, there is flexibility in the level of grants approved.

As at year end 31 March 2024, the balance of the expendable General fund was £31,918 (2022-23: £25,495) which, in the view of the Trust, is sufficient to cover the Reserves requirement.

The value of the General Fund at £31,688 represents four times the average annual governance spend of £7,000 and is deemed sufficient to cover operating costs in 2024-25.

Having conducted this review of the Trust�s reserves position, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Income Policy

All income is credited to the statement of financial activities when there is entitlement, it can be measured and it is probable. Investment income is credited to the statement of financial activities in the period in which the Trust is entitled to receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Expenditure

Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities when incurred and includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. The Trust does not have any expenditure on staff costs as it does not have any employees.

Expenditure comprises the following:

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Investments

Investments are included on the balance sheet at their market value at the end of the financial period. Realised and unrealised gains and losses are credited, or debited, to the statement of financial activities in the year in which they arise.

Fund accounting

The general fund comprises those monies which may be used towards meeting the charitable objectives of the Trust at the discretion of the Trustees.

The expendable endowment fund is invested to generate income for the future but can be expended with the permission of the family representative.

Volunteers

The Trust has no volunteers except for its Trustees. Accountancy and Company Secretarial services are provided on a pro-bono basis by London Youth. The Trust would like to extend its gratitude for the provision of these service by London Youth.

Financial Instruments

Joseph Levy Endowment Trust 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 amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets held at amortised cost comprise cash at bank and in hand. Financial liabilities held at amortised cost comprise trade creditors and accruals.

Investments, including bonds held as part of an investment portfolio, are held at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, with gains and losses being recognised with income and expenditure.

At the balance sheet date, the charity held financial assets at fair value of £1,669,804 (2023: £1,608,794).

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the charity�s accounting policies which are described above, Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumption about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods is the revision affects the current and future periods.

In the view of the Trustees, no assumptions concerning the future or estimation uncertainty affecting assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date are likely to result in a material adjustment to their carrying amounts in the next financial year.

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1.
GOVERANCE COSTS
Accountancy and Independent Examination
Insurance charges
Bank charges and Subscriptions
Independent Examiners
Additional fee in respect of 22021-22
Independent Examiner fees
2.
INVESTMENTS
Listed investments
Market value at 1 April 2023
Disposals at carrying value
Net investment gains/(losses)
Market value at 31 March 2024
Cash held by investment managers for reinvestment
Cost of listed investments at 31 March 2024
Listed investments held at 31 March 2024 comprised the following:
Fixed Income
Equities
Property
Alternative Investments
Liquid Assets
3.
DEBTORS
Debtors due after one year: Loan
Debtors due within one year: Loan
Stockbroker income account
Prepayments and Accrued income
4.
CREDITORS
Accruals
2024
£
4,500
629
3
5,132
4,500
2024
£
4,500
629
3
5,132
4,500
2023
£
7,080
776
3
7,859
2,150
3,750
4,500
2024
£
1,049,794
-
54,817
1,104,611
43,275
1,147,886
902,267
2024
£
510,853
446,954
20,958
125,845
43,275
1,147,886
2024
£
441,000
49,000
555
451
491,006

2024
£
4,500
4,500
5,900

2023
£
1,670,950
(533,019)
(88,137)

1,049,794
43,505
1,093,299
902,498



2023
£
163,962
756,183
20,958
77,416
74,780
1,093,299
2023
£
441,000
49,000
-
451
49,451
2023
£
4,500
4,500

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5.
FUNDS
General fund
Expendable
endowment
General fund
Expendable
endowment
At
1 April
2023
£
25,495
1,583,299
1,608,794
At
1 April
2022
£
75,502
1,696,474
1,771,976
Income
£
36,325
-
36,325
Income
£
42,814
-
42,814
Expenditure
£
(30,132)
-
(30,132)
Expenditure
£
(117,859)
-
(117,859)
Gains /
(losses)
£
-
54,817
54,817
Gains /
(losses)
£
-
(88,137)
(88,137)
Transfers
£
230
(230)
-
Transfers
£
25,038
(25,038)
-
At
31 March
2024
£
31,918
1,637,886
1,669,804
At
31 March
2023
£
25,495
1,583,299
1,608,794

The Trust�s policy is to make grants to organisations working with young people in London with similar objects to that of the Trust.

The fund held as listed investments within the expendable endowment fund ensures the Trust has sufficient resources to carry on making grants as the Trustees think fit, with due regard to the level of investment income available to fund such grants.

6. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fund balances at 31 March 2024
Are represented by:
Investments
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS
General
fund
£
-
36,418
(4,500)
31,918
Expendable
endowment
fund
£
1,147,886
490,000
-
1,637,886
Total
2024
£
1,147,886
526,418
(4,500)
1,669,804

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THE JOSEPH LEVY ENDOWMENT TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (continued)

Fund balances at 31 March 2023
Are represented by:
Investments
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS
General
fund
£
-
29,995
(4,500)
25,495
Expendable
endowment
fund
£
1,093,299
490,000

1,583,299
Total
2023
£
1,093,299
519,995
(4,500)
1,608,794

7. CONNECTED CHARITY

The Federation of London Youth Clubs (charity registration 303324, company registration 258577) has three Trustees in common with the Trust who, in the year under review comprised Stephen Moss, CBE, David Miller and Morenike Ajayi, MBE. All administration is carried out at the same address as The Federation of London Youth Clubs (T/A �London Youth�), however, the Trust operates as a distinct independent charity.

The Trust made a donation of £25,000 (2023: £110,000) to The Federation of London Youth Clubs during the year.

8. TAXATION

The Trust is a registered charity and therefore is not liable for income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.

9. RELATED PARTIES

There have been no related party transactions during the year.

10. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT NOTE

There have been no material changes in activity since the balance sheet date.

11. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION

None of the Trustees received any remuneration for any work carried out from the charity during the year (2023: £nil). The amount paid to Trustees for expenses during the year was £nil (2023: £nil).

12. STAFF COSTS

The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust does not have any employees. Accountancy and Company Secretarial services are provided on a pro-bono basis by London Youth. The value of these pro-bono services is not considered to be material.

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