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2024-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 0305150

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

for

Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

WHITTINGTONS Chartered Accountants

1 High Street Guildford Surrey GU2 4HP

Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

TRUSTEES Ms H Smart Ms A Renshaw I D Renshaw N S Sherwin R V Dalton J A Dalton Z L Carrazedo PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Fairlands Avenue Fairlands GU3 3NA REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 0305150 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER WHITTINGTONS Chartered Accountants 1 High Street Guildford Surrey GU2 4HP

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims

The objects of the charity are to:

1) Promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Fairlands, Liddington Hall, Gravetts Lane, Holly Lane and the Aldershot Road from Liddington Hall Drive to Holly Lane and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called "the area of benefit") without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

2) Establish, or secure the establishment of, a Community Centre (hereinafter called "the Centre) and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.

3) Promote such other charitable purpose as may from time to time be determined.

The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.

The association continues to maintain the internal and external decoration and facilities to as high a standard as funds allow while ensuring we conform to all health and safety requirements.The centre is aging and considerable funds are required to bring up to the standard we would wish to have.

Public benefit

The aims and objective of Fairlands, Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association as a Charitable Association remain as always - we aim to promote and maintain the Centre and associated grounds as a pleasant, amenable place for all, encouraging sport and social amenities for all ages and gender of the community local or otherwise.

The Trustees have discussed the issue of public benefit and are confident that the breadth and scope of the work the charity undertakes, as disclosed in this report complies with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 and has due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Community Centre has continued to be fully used by the area of benefit for which the charity was established and this is expected to continue.

The main activities undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit included: the continued letting to local groups and charities at reduced rate.

"Enhancements to our website making us more user friendly" to read - Continue to maintain, develop and improve our website enabling user friendly hall booking and information sharing.

Installation of an additional solar power battery thereby improving our carbon emissions while optimising our energy costs.

Upgraded and enhanced our sound system to the benefit hall users.

Having explored the opportunities on offer via "Surrey County Council" and "Your Fund Surrey" to redevelop the Community Centre it was determined that this was too ambitious a project with advice that such levels of funding would not be available. Focus now moving to maintaining and ,where able, uplifting the existing buildings.

Factors that are relevant to the achievement of the charity's objectives include: the maintenance of good working relationships with staff, hall users and contributory groups; the receipt of grants from Guildford Borough, Worplesdon Parish and Surrey County Councils; continual involvement with consultation groups to ensure that within the area of benefit all users are represented.

As Trustees of the Fairlands, Liddington Hall and Gravetts Lane Community Association, the Management Committee have identified the major risks to which the charity is exposed. These have been reviewed and appropriate systems and procedures have been established to manage those risks.

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The various committees that help manage and run the Hall for the local population have continued in their endeavours to ensure that sufficient funds are generated from available grant funding, subscriptions, advertising, donations, fundraising and the hire of the hall and grounds by local groups and individuals. This income has allowed the continued maintenance of the hall, land and buildings which allows inhabitants of the area of benefit, to use the premises.

During the year, the Association received the contribution of time from unpaid members, without whose help, the Association does not believe they would be able to continue. However, this donated time has not been shown for accounting purposes as either a cost or as income.

The Association's policy is to maintain unrestricted free funds of at least £15,000. This is intended to provide sufficient funds to meet any unforeseen situations.

FUTURE PLANS

The Hall Committee will continue in its endeavours to obtain maximum usage of the Hall by the local population and in this pursuit will ensure that facilities and grounds are of a continuing suitable standard to attract users.

In addition, the charity plans to arrange for the following:

-Have a full building survey carried out enabling focus on key areas for upkeep and uplift.

-Explore all funding opportunities with focus on enabling identified works to be carried out.

-Continue to engage with the local community encouraging involvement, support and volunteering to aid the Association in its aims and objectives.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The Association is governed by a Management Committee who are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The governing document is the Constitution. The Trustees who served during the year, are set out on page one. Trustees are elected by members of the Community Association and collectively comprise the Association's Management Council. There is no specific method of recruiting or training new trustees. All decisions are made by the Management Council.

The management meetings are attended by representatives of other organisations who use the premises so that any decisions are made after consultation with interested parties.

The charity has a trading branch (a bar) in the hall which is operated when the hall is hired. The trading entity donates surplus income to the charity on a regular basis.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 9 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms H Smart - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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

  2. 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.

Martin Joseph

WHITTINGTONS Chartered Accountants 1 High Street Guildford Surrey GU2 4HP

9 June 2025

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 8,360 1,666 10,026 28,519
Charitable activities
Premises hire 34,388 - 34,388 37,933
Support Costs - - - 356
Grounds/Pavilion/Field costs 844 - 844 -
Other trading activities 2 9,412 - 9,412 13,198
Investment income 3 333 - 333 283
Total 53,337 1,666 55,003 80,289
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Premises hire 10,361 - 10,361 -
Support Costs 3,976 - 3,976 10,994
Grounds/Pavilion/Field costs 14,346 1,984 16,330 21,223
Management expenses 25,373 - 25,373 33,767
Governance costs 3,821 - 3,821 3,310
Total 57,877 1,984 59,861 69,294
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (4,540) (318) (4,858) 10,995
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 195,111 14,946 210,057 199,062
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 190,571 14,628 205,199 210,057

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Balance Sheet 31 December 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
156,433
7,243
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
1,730
-
Cash at bank and in hand
41,110
7,386
42,840
7,386
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
(8,702)
(1)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
34,138
7,385
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
190,571
14,628
NET ASSETS
190,571
14,628
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.12.24
Total
funds
£
163,676
1,730
48,496
50,226
(8,703)
41,523
205,199
205,199
190,571
14,628
205,199
31.12.23
Total
funds
£
170,265
1,716
50,377
52,093
(12,301)
39,792
210,057
210,057
195,111
14,946
210,057

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 9 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Renshaw - Trustee

H Smart - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP. Further detail is given in the Trustees' Annual Report.

Where practicable, gifts in kind donated for distribution to the beneficiaries of the charity are included in stock and donations in the financial statements upon receipt. If it is impracticable to assess the fair value at receipt or if the costs to undertake such a valuation outweigh any benefits, then the fair value is recognised as a component of donations when it is distributed and an equivalent amount recognised as charitable expenditure.

Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where estimating the fair value is practicable upon receipt it is recognised in stock and 'Income from other trading activities'. Upon sale, the value of the stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds are recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'. Where it is impracticable to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income is recognised within 'Income from other trading activities'.

Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are not deferred over the life of the asset.

For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.

Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.

The charity receives government grants. Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.

Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income

is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Income

Other income includes the conversion of endowment funds into income which arises when capital funds are released to an income fund from expendable endowments or when a charity has authority to adopt a total return approach to its permanent endowment fund. It also includes other income such as gains on disposals of tangible fixed assets.

Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Centre Development - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

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

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the fund.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Fundraising events 1,056 2,742
Magazine income 8,271 8,291
Ground fees 25 465
Miscellaneous Income 60 1,700
9,412 13,198

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest

31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
333 283

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
18,117
Charitable activities
Premises hire
37,933
Support Costs
356
Other trading activities
13,198
Investment income
283
Total
69,887
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support Costs
10,994
Grounds/Pavilion/Field costs
21,094
Management expenses
33,767
Governance costs
3,310
Total
69,165
NET INCOME
722
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
194,389
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
195,111
Restricted
funds
£
10,402
-
-
-
-
10,402
-
129
-
-
129
10,273
4,673
14,946
Total
funds
£
28,519
37,933
356
13,198
283
80,289
10,994
21,223
33,767
3,310
69,294
10,995
199,062
210,057

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

6.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Centre
Development
£
COST
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
212,526
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
57,847
Charge for year
4,251
At 31 December 2024
62,098
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
150,428
At 31 December 2023
154,679
7.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
VAT
Prepayments and accrued income
Prepayments
8.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
9.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
195,111
Restricted funds
Centre Development
7,560
Grit Box
30
Fairlands Festival 2013
74
Outside Lights
421
Roll Down Banners
906
Council Grant
5,155
Covid Grant
800
14,946
TOTAL FUNDS
210,057
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
71,971
56,385
2,338
58,723
13,248
15,586
31.12.24
£
564
416
750
1,730
31.12.24
£
138
8,565
8,703
Net
movement
in funds
£
(4,540)
(318)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(318)
(4,858)
Totals
£
284,497
114,232
6,589
120,821
163,676
170,265
31.12.23
£
338
678
700
1,716
31.12.23
£
94
12,207
12,301
At
31.12.24
£
190,571
7,242
30
74
421
906
5,155
800
14,628
205,199

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 53,337 (57,877) (4,540)
Restricted funds
Centre Development 1,666 (1,984) (318)
TOTAL FUNDS 55,003 (59,861) (4,858)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.1.23 in funds 31.12.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 194,389 722 195,111
Restricted funds
Centre Development (2,713) 10,273 7,560
Grit Box 30 - 30
Fairlands Festival 2013 74 - 74
Outside Lights 421 - 421
Roll Down Banners 906 - 906
Council Grant 5,155 - 5,155
Covid Grant 800 - 800
4,673 10,273 14,946
TOTAL FUNDS 199,062 10,995 210,057
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 69,887 (69,165) 722
Restricted funds
Centre Development 10,402 (129) 10,273
TOTAL FUNDS 80,289 (69,294) 10,995

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Centre Development
Grit Box
Fairlands Festival 2013
Outside Lights
Roll Down Banners
Council Grant
Covid Grant
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.23
£
194,389
(2,713)
30
74
421
906
5,155
800
4,673
199,062
Net
movement
in funds
£
(3,818)
9,955
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,955
6,137
At
31.12.24
£
190,571
7,242
30
74
421
906
5,155
800
14,628
205,199

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 123,224 (127,042) (3,818)
Restricted funds
Centre Development 12,068 (2,113) 9,955
TOTAL FUNDS 135,292 (129,155) 6,137

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 751 5,496
Grants 1,666 21,052
Subscriptions 7,609 1,971
10,026 28,519
Other trading activities
Fundraising events 1,056 2,742
Magazine income 8,271 8,291
Ground fees 25 465
Miscellaneous Income 60 1,700
9,412 13,198
Investment income
Deposit account interest 333 283
Charitable activities
Hall lettings / Pavilion Hire 29,982 33,489
Bar Rental 5,250 4,800
35,232 38,289
Total incoming resources 55,003 80,289
EXPENDITURE
Support costs
Management
Performing rights 951 412
Free to attend events 279 717
Rates and water 512 525
Insurance 7,396 7,930
Light and heat 7,205 21,678
Telephone 616 726
Office costs 1,565 2,109
Magazine costs 8,500 7,040
Cleaning 2,678 1,048
Repairs and Maintenance 15,241 14,132
Support costs 1,171 664
46,114 56,981
Finance
Sundries 3,338 1,992
Bank charges - 10
3,338 2,002
Governance costs
Wages 2,221 2,110
Carried forward 2,221 2,110

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Fairlands, Liddington Hall & Gravetts Lane Community Association

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Governance costs
Brought forward 2,221 2,110
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work 1,600 1,200
Freehold property 4,250 4,251
Fixtures and fittings 2,338 2,750
10,409 10,311
Total resources expended 59,861 69,294
Net (expenditure)/income (4,858) 10,995

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