Suffolk Communlty Forum
Management committee report and financial statements
Charity number: 100117
for the year ended 31 March 2025

Suffolk Community Foru
Contents
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Management committee report
Auditors, report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements

Suffolk Community Forum
Management Committee Report
for the year ended 31 March 2025
The management committee present their report with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31
mai.ch 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the
accounts and comply with the charity's Rules and "Accounting and Reporting by Chai'ities: 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 published in October 2019"
Reference and Adrninistrrdtive Information
Charity Name:
Suffolk Community Forum
chai.ity Registration number..
HMRC: XR445741 CCNI: 100117
Business Address: 124 St¢wartstown Road, Belfast, BTI 19BQ
Committee of Management
Cathy Wilton (ChaRr}
Neil Douglas (Vice Chair)
Sandi'a Craig (Secretary)
Sainmy Wilson ( Treasurer)
Roby Orr
Maureen Appleton
Lesley Skey
Shalyn McKinley
Naomi Cassldy
Joanne Moody
Missy Spence
Jason Spence
Brian M¢Dougall
Rachel McDougall
Auditors
M¢Creery Turkington Stockman LTD, l Lanyon Quay, Belfast, BT13LG
Bankers
Fii'st Tiust Bank, 35 University Street, Belfast BT7 IND
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Management Committee Report
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Forum is governed by rules and is constituted as an unincorporated body.
Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee
The management committee of the group are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. Under the
requll"ements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the management committee hold office until
the next Annual General Meeting and are eligible for re-election.
Individuals are invited to serve as management Committee on the basis of their abilities and background so as
to achieve a balance between those fi'om the business, voluntary and chaiLty sectors.
Management committee Induction and Training
The management committee have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed.
Where appropriate, systems or procedui'es have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces.
Internal control risks are miniinised by tlie impleinentation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions
and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients
and visitors to the premises. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet
the needs of the charity.
Organisational Structure
At present Suffolk Community Forum has a management committee of14 members who meet regulai.ly and
are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity.
A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the
manager.
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Management Committee Report
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Objectives and Activitie5
The Suffolk Community Forum will work towards creating a stable, secure, confident community in Suffolk.
The objective of the Group shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Suffolk estate and its
neighbourhood by associating together with said ftnhabitants and the local authoi-ities, voluntaiy and other
organisations in a common effort to provide or secure the provision of social services, educational and
recreational facilities for all sections of the community i.e. youth, elderly,people with special needs or who are
disabled, women, men, children, the unemployed and other disadvantaged groups within the area in the
interest of social welfare.
Achievements and Performance
The group believes it achieved its goals of promoting good community relations throughout the Suffolk area.
Financial Review
The foium had a successful year. The results are set out in full in the audited accounts.
Principal Funding Sources
The principle source of funding was the DFC, BCC and SRRP.
Investment policy
Any surplus funds are ti'ansferred into shoit terni savings accounts for investment.
Reserves Policy
The committee retain funds in the charity in order to provide sufficient working Capital to facilitate the
ongoing activities. The target for unrestricted fund reserves is six montlis support costs.
Volunteers
The charity is appieciative of the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision.
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Management Committee Report
for the year ended 31 March 2025
We approve the financial statements
We confirm that'.-
The management committee are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements so as to give a true
and fair view of the slate of affaii's of the gi-oup and of the income and expenditure of the group for the
financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee is requii'ed to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that al'e i'easonable and pi'udent.
prepar¢ the fknancial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the group will continue in business.
The management committee are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable a¢¢uracy at any time the financial position of the group and that help ensure that the financial
statements comply wilh generally accepted standards and the SORP recommendations. They are also
I'esponsible for safeguai-ding the assets of the group and taking i'easonable steps for the pi-evention and
detection of fraud and other iri'egularities.
For and on behalf of Committee
Cathy Wilton (Chair) 17th October 2025
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees of Suffolk Community Forum
Opinlon
We have audited the financial statements of Suffolk Community Forum for the year ended 31 March 2025
which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Accouiit, the
Balance Sheet and the related notes.The financial repoiting framework that has been applied in their
prepai'ation is applicable Eaw and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Repoiting
Standard 102 The Fiiiancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting P17Ctice).
In our opinion, the accounts:
give a true and fair view of the state of the Charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, for the Year then ended;
have been properly prepai'ed in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Basis for opinion
We conducted oui" audit in accordance with International standai.ds on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards al'e further described in the Auditor's responsibilities
for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the
FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our othei. ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requii'ements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for Olir opinion.
ConcIusions relating to going concern
In audÉting the financial statements, w¢ have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the prepai'ation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have peiforn]ed, we have not identified any materlal uncertainti¢s relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelv¢ months from when the financial stateinents a
authorised foi- issue.
However, as we cannot predict all future events or conditions and as subsequent events may result in outcomes
that are inconsistent with judgeinents that were reasonable at the tiine they wel'e made, the absence of i'eference
to a material uncertainty in this auditor's report is not a guarantee that the Company will continue in operation.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with i'espect to goiiig concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees of Siiffolk Communlty Forum continued
Other information
The othei" information comprises the infonnation included in the annual report, other than the accounts and our
auditoi-'s report thei'eon. The trustees al-e i-esponsible for the other information. Oui- opinion on the accounts
does not cover the other inforniation and we do not expi-ess any forni of assurance conclusion thei'eon.
In connection with our audit of the accounts, our responsibility is to read the other Information and, in dolng
so, coiisider whether the other infoi-mation is materially inconslstent with the accounts oi. our knowledge
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material
misstat¢m¢nt in the accounts or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we
have pei'formed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other infonnation, we are required to
report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regai'd.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of
the audit, we have not identifEed material misstatements in the directors, IEport included within the trustees,
report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the
Charities Act requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate a¢¢ounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our
audit have not been received from branches not visited by us- or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and
i-eturns. or
certain disclosures of trusteesji reinuneration specified by law are not made. and
we have not received all the infonnation and explanations w¢ require for our
audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of trnstees, Responsibilitie the trustees are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such intei-nal
control as the committee determine is necessary to enable the preparation of accounts that are free from
matei'ial misstatement, whether due to fi'aud oi. ¢rroi'.
In pi'eparing the accounts, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's abiEity to contlnue as a going
concem, disclosing, as applicable, Inatters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the trusÉees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibfilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasoiiable assurance about whether the financial statenients as a whole al-e fl'ee
from matei'ial misstatement, whethei. due to fi'aud oi- eiTOI-, and to issue an auditor's report that includes oiii-
opinion. Reasonable assui'ance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guai'antee that ati audit conducted in
a¢cordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
fi'om fraud or enor aiid are considered material if, individually oi. in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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Extent to ivhich the audit ivas capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fi'aud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with oui. responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of
irregularitles, including fraiid. The extent to which our pi'ocedures are capable of detecting irregulai'ities,
including fraud is detailed below.
We gained an understanding of the legal and the regulatory framework applicable to the company and the
industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable
laws and regulations, including fraud. These included but were not limited to compliance with Companies Act
2006, FRS 102, "The Financial Reporting Standai'd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
We focused on laws and regulations that could give i'ise to material misstatement in the financial statements.
Our tests included but were not limited to..
Agreement of the financial statement disclosui'es to underlying supporting documentation.
Enquiries of management;
Review of n]inutes of board meetings throughout the period; and
Considei'lng the effectiveness of the control environment and monitoring compliance with laws and
regulations.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risk to all engagement team
members and irmained alert to any indications of fraiid or non-compliance with laws and regulations
throughout the audit.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed
noii-compliance with laws and regulations As fiom events and ti'ansaction i'eflected in the financial statements,
the less likely we would becotn¢ aware of it. As in all of our audits we addressed the risk of management
override of int¢mal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by
the dii'e¢toiE that i'epresented a risk of matei-ial misstatement due to fi'aud.
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements,
recognising that the risk of not detectlng a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not
detecting one resulting fi'om error, as fraud may involv¢ deliberate concealment by, for example, foi-gery,
misrcpresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and
the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in
the financial statements, the l¢ss likely we al'e to become aware of it.
A furthei. description of our responsibilities for the audit of the accounts is located on the Financial Reporting
Council's website at: http-//www.frc.org.uklauditorsi'esponsibilities. This description forn]s part of our
auditor's report.
The purpose of our audit work and to Ivhom Ive o)ve our responsibilities
This report is mad¢ solely to th¢ Charity's tI￿steeS, as a body. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we
might state to the Charity's trustees those mattels we are required to stat¢ to them in an auditors, report and for
no other puryose. To the fullest extent pennitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone
other than the Charity and the Charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this i'eport, or foi. the
opinions we have forn]ed.
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Richard Mcclay FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Mccreery Turkington Stockman LTD
Chartered Accountants
Registered Auditors
l Lanyon Quay
Belfast
BTI 3LG
17th October 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities (Inclllding Summary Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
Incoming Resources
Actii?ities tofiirther the
choritys objeclives..
Grants received and events
Notes
19,490
41,002 60,492
59,114
Total incoming resources
19,490
41,002 60,492
59,114
Charitable expenditure
Management and admilllstration
(19,490) (38,099) (57,589)
(56,926)
Total resources expended
(19,490) (38,099) (57,589)
(56,926)
Net income before transfers
2,903
2,903
2,188
Transfer between funds
Net Incomxng resources
2,903
2,903
2,188
Fund balances brought forward
28,338 28,338
26,150
Fund balances carried forward
31,241 31,241
28,338
All of the above i'esults are derived from from continuing activites.All gains and losses recognised in
the year al'e included above.
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
432
575
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
32,918
29,843
32,918
29,843
Creditors: amounts falling
due Ivithin one year
(2,109)
(2,080)
Net current assets
30,809
27,763
Net assets
31,241
28,338
Capital and reserves
Restricted funds
31,241
28,338
General funds
31,241
28,338
The financial statements were approved by the Committee on 17 October 2025 and signed and approved for
issu¢ on its behalf by
Sammy Wilson
Treasurer
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charilys Memorandum and Articles of
Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing theii- accounts in accordance with the Financial Repoiting Standai'd
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in Octobei. 2019 The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an acciuals basis.
Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constnictive obligation to make payments to third
paities, it is pi'obable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can bc
Ineasured reliably.
Incoming resources
Income As 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 incom¢ WAII be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations al-e recognised once the charity has been
notified of the donation, unless peiformance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax
recovei'able in relation to donations i'eceived under Gift Aid oi. 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.
Investment income is recognised once the income and been declared and notified to bank accounts.
1.4. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its
expected useful lif¢, as follows..
Fixtui'es, fittings
and equipment
25 % reducing balance
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
At cach reporting period end date, the Charity reviews the canying amounts of its tangible assets to
determine whether tliei'e is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such
indi¢atAon exists, the i'ecoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the
tmpairn]ent loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the i'ecoverable amount of an individual
asset, the Charity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset
belongs.
Recoverable amouiit is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in
use, the estimated future cash flows ale discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate
that reflects current mai'ket assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the i'e¢overable ainount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying
ainount, the canying amount of the asset (or cash-gencrating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount.
An impainnent loss is recognised immediately in profit and loss, unless the i-elevant asset is Carried at a
revalued amount, in which case the impairnient loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
1.5. Cash at bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-tern]
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank
overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
1.6. Financial Instruments
The chai'ity has elected to apply the provisions of Section I I 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section
12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its fmancial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to
the contractual provisions olthe 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 thei'e is an intention to
settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settl¢ the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including ti-ansaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
transaction is measured at tlie present value of the future i'eceipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Financial assets classified as receivable within one yeai. are not amoitised.
Basic financial liabililies
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the aryangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instiument is measured at the
present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of intei'est. Financial liabilities
classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruinents ￿'e subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest l'ate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seivices that have been acquired in the ordinary
course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is
du¢ within one year oi. less. If not, they al'e presented as non-current liabilities. Ti'ad¢ creditors are
re¢ognised knitially at ti'ansaction price and subsequently measui'ed at amortised cost using the effective
intei'est method.
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
1.7. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Chai-ity has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a
past event, it is probable that th¢ Chai'ity will be required to settle that obligation and a i-eliable estimate
can be made of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognised as a pi'ovision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the
present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding
the obligation.
Where the effect of th¢ time value of money is material, the amount expected to bc required to settle the
obligation is Tecognised at present value. When a provision in measured at present value the unwinding
of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit and loss in the period it arises.
1.8. Government grants
Govemment gi-ants are recognised at the fail. value of the asset received or receivable when there is
reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will bc received.
A grant that specifies perfonnance conditions is recognised in income when the perfoirnance conditions
are met. Where a grant does not specify pei'formance conditions it is recognised in income when the
proceeds are received oi- i-eceivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is
recognised as a liability.
1.9. Employee benefits
The costs of short-tenn employee benefits arc recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those
costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services
are received.
Termination beneftts are i"ecognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonsti'ably
committed to t¢rminaÉe the employinent of an employee or to provide terniination benefits.
EmpEoyees
(including the management committee) during the year were..
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
24,813
30,452
There were no eniployees earning over £60,000 in the two yeais ended 31 Mai'ch 2025.
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
2025
2025
2025
Total
2024
3. Total income received
SRRP
DFC
Sundry
Belfast City Council
Community Foundation
19,490
19,490
33,238
118
7,646
18,650
30,019
431
4,984
5,030
33,238
118
7,646
19,490
41,002
60,492
59,114
Total
2025
Total
2024
4. Total resources expended
Wages and salaries
Insurance
Rent, light and heat
Printing, postage and stationery
Returned to funder
Direct pi'oject costs
Telephone
Computer Costs
Book keeping
Audit
Bank chai'ges
General expenses
Charitable donations
Depreciation on fixtures & equipment
24,813
926
2,283
1,642
4,114
11,346
1,744
626
6,760
1,680
274
518
720
143
30,452
961
3,242
946
9,399
2,070
371
6,530
1,680
232
301
550
192
57,589
56,926
Analysis by fund
Restricted
Unresti-icted
38,099
19,490
38,276
18,650
57,589
56,926
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
Taxation
No liability to UK corporation tax arises on ordinary activities for the yeai-. The forum is a registered
charity .
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Tangible flxed assets
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
10,466
10,466
At 31 Mai'ch 2025
10,466
10,466
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge foi. the year
9,891
143
9,891
143
At 31 March 2025
10,034
10,034
Net book values
At 31 March 2025
432
432
At 31 March 2024
575
575
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
2,109
2,080
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
continued
Restricted General
reserve
Statement of funds
reserve
account
account
Total
Total reserves at l April 2024
Total income for the year
Total expenditure for Ihe year
28,338
28,338
41,002
19,490
60,492
(38,099) (19,490) (57,589)
31,241
Total reserve5 at 31 March 2025
31,241
The general reserve represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular
purposes.
Restricted
Analysis of net assets behyeen funds
reserve
fund
Total
Fund Balances at 31 March 2025
represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Cui'rent assets
Current liabilities
432
32,918
(2,109)
432
32,918
(2,109)
Total net assets
31,241
31,241
The general i'eserve represents the free funds of the charity which al'e not designated for particular
purposes.
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