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DOWNSHIRE ROAD CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Registered Charity In Northern Ireland (NIC105059)

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DOWNSHIRE ROAD CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 31
December 2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Downshire Road congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Downshire Road, Newry BT34 IDX
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105059)
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this
report were
Mrwilliam Cartmill
Rev Brian Colvin
Mr Raymond Copeland
Miss Elizabeth Cunningham
Mr David Cunningham
Mrs Irene Faloon
Mr Keith Faloon
Dr Helen McDowell
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerk of Session
Secretary
Treasurer
Rev Brian Colvin
Mr David Cunningham
Dr Helen McDowell
Mr Colin Whiteside
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Mr Colin R Berry. Chartered Accounts Ireland
2 Willow Close, Banbridge BT32 4RG
BANKERS
Danske Bank,
58 Hill Street. Newry BT34 IAR
SOLICITORS
Fisher & Fisher Solicitors
9 John Mitchell Place, Newry• BT34 2DP

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd)
STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT
The Klrk Sesslon
The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the
congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and
government of the PreSb￿erlan Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and
promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any
congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the
congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and
seniice in the local community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its Congregational
Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and
property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio
members of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregations.
All members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except
that the Moderator, the ministers in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but
only a casting vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting
member and a regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be
called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are
elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a
congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual
and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Downshire Road congregation of the Presbyterian Church
has been assigned to the Newry Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The
membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations
assigned to it by the General Assembly, ministers who have retired from active duty and an
elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.

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The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the
whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in
dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted
during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business
it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active
ministers of each congregation, retired minlsters and a representative elder appointed by
the Kirk Session of each congregation.
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Downshire Road congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church
within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour
God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enable her members to
play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregations mission purposes is 'by the grace of God and In the power of the Holy
Spirit to help people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds become fully devoted
followers of Jesus Christ and fully committed to the life, fellowship and mission of our
church, involving
o A commitment to prayer
A commitment to effective discipleship of all believers
o A commitment to making Sunday worship services attrattive to all
o A commitment to engaging more people in the study of God's Word
A commitment to reaching out to our many members on the fringes of church life
A commitment to children's and youth ministry
o A commitment to personal and corporate evangelism
A commitment to building relationships in our community and addressing real needs
A commitment to mission beyond Newry
A commitment partnering with others for the sake of the Gospel

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AcfiviTIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all
those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study
meetings on a Wednesday morning and Thursday evening and has a range of activities and
organisations as follows
Sunday School (September to May)
Children's Church (June to August)
Youth Club
Mothers and Toddlers (September to June)
Bowling Club
Badminton Club
Presbyterian Women
Holiday Bible Club (June)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worship and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11:30AM and twice monthly
in the evening With Ryans Presbyterian Church. During the week the Bible Study groups
provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the
scriptures and for a time of prayer.
We received two new communicant members, celebrated one wedding but did not conduct
any baptisms. We gave thanks for faithful service and sought to comfort those who had
been bereaved during the year.
At 31 December 2023 there were 123 communicant members and 162 families connected
with the congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 80 and the
evening is 15
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are
visited on a regular basis by the minister and elders and when needed by representatives of
PW to PW members. members of the congregation provide informal pastoral care to one
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Mission
The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider
mission of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis
beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides
financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with
the deployment of locally based staff, enables church plantin& provides grant support for
the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in
the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care.
The congregatlon also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal
at Christmas and any other special appeals.
The congregation through its Mission Fund supported the work of Abaana in Uganda, Open
Doors, Child Evangelism Fellowship, the work of the Irish Mission and the work of Stephen
and Angelina Cowan in Kenya.
The Presbyterian Women's Group {PW) of the congregation generously donated to the PW
Mission Fund which is centrally administered.
The congregation Jolntly with Sandys St Presbyterian Church, St Patrick's Church of Ireland
Church and St Mar¢s Church of Ireland Church run a Food Bank in premises owned by the
four churches in the centre of Newry
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our rninister
and / or one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and
the wider structures of the church.
General Assembly
The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June.
Property
The theft of lead occurred in 2023, which was reinstated, the cost of which was covered by
insurance.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd)
Organisations
On a Monday mornin& Mums and Toddlers meets in the church hall from 10".30AM to
12:00PM, providing a warm and welcoming environment for members of the congregation
and the wider community to bring pre-school children. about 12-15 children with their
parents/grandparents attend on a regular basis
On a Monday evenin& the Badminton Club meets this is attended by 6-8 folk from our
congregation and wider community
On a Tuesday evening (twice per month from October to Easter), the PW group meets,
providing fellowship for ladies in the congregation; a visiting speaker is often present!
On a Wednesday mornin& a Bible study takes place, providing an opportunity for members
of the congregation and others to study the Bible and enjoy warm fellowship
On a Wednesday evening, the Bowling Club meets and about 10 members and others gather
to enjoy a game of indoor bowls, and participate in competitlons wlth other clubs.
On a Thursday evening (twice monthly) a Bible Study takes place, providing an opportunity
for about 12-15 members to enjoy fellowship, to study God's Word and pray together
For a week in June, the congre8ation ran a Holiday Bible Club for primary school aged
children with the assistance of Mrs Olivia Crutchley from Child Evangelism Fellowship
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their
time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd)
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefrt requirement by providing
benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the
Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of religion.
The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an
understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate
standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms)
leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible
teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and
standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the
sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or
are facilitated through presbyteries or are organlsed and delivered centrally. Local delivery
is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through
the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media
or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and
ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is
related to Mlnisters, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who
receive benefit5 as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental
and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private
benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals
that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect contact with, the community
in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern
Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with
and support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual
members of the public.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement
statutory guidance.

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DOWNSHIRE ROAD CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly
Freewill Offering together with Gift Aid claimed on those donations authorised by the
contributors and investment income. There were 133 contributors during the year 2023
(144 in previous year, 2022) and a total of £60,028 was received (£59,490 in previous year
2022).
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £116,390, compared to £121,258 in
2022.
Total Expenditure was £123,921 compared to £105,991 in 2022.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of
the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting
practice.
As the congregations total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected
under Section 6413) of the Charities Att (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and
payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
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Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on Thursday 20 June 2023 and signed on its
behalf by
[Name]
[Date]
[Date]
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OFDOWNSHIRE ROAD
CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
I report on the axounts of the abm Charrty for the year ended 31 December 2023
R￿p•¢t1¥0 r•sponslbllitles of trust••s and •x4mlner.
As Ine chamy Injslees of the Drjwnshire Roaj Presbyteftan Church. yw a￿ reswnsible lor prepanng the
counts in accordance ihe Chanttes A￿ 2011. YryJ have orwdered that an audit Is Thot required for
this year under JeGtsM 65(21 of the Ch8ntse3 Act (Northem Ireland) 2008 (tho Charities Act) and th
Ind8perMJant examin#tson by a surtably qualified porson is gppropn*e
I can confirm that l am qualffjied lo undert&k& ihe indew¢Jent examnalion trfause l am a regislered memt•r
of Chartered Accountsnts lrnland.
11 Is my responsibilty to.
examine these acuunts under soetion 65 01 the Chanties Act (Northem Ireland) 2008
follcm the prO￿dureS la￿￿ dcNm In the general D1￿CtiOnS given by tho Chattly Commissim for
Northern Ifeland under section 6519}Ibl of the Chantses Act
to Stsle whether Pa￿()JIar matt•￿ have come to my atten￿rt
Basls of Indep•nd•nt •xamin•rfs r
My examinats¢)n wa$ canTed out fo1104wng the gener81 Directtons th¢ Charrty Commi8*on lor Northem Irelan
gave under soction 65191{ti} of the Charrt]es Aei My exanwnatson Induded a rtiview of the a¢counlsno recorcl$
kept by Ihe chanty and a cory)arison of ttle Bccounls presented wrth those ￿e0rd$ It also Indud8¢
n>der*ion of any unusual rtems or disclosures in ihe 8ceounts and seektng explan*ions frtsm you as
trustees con¢¢fnin9 such matte
The pro¢edures undèrtaken do not prowde all the emdence Ihat would be required in an audrf and
oonsequeniiy, no opIn￿n Is given on whelhef thè accounts present a 'tru¢ and far wew. and th• r•port Is
linited to those matters set out In the next statement
Independent èxamlnevs st4tem•nt
I have completed my ex8minatson tollowing Ihe D4rection3 of the Chaftty Comm[￿10Th lor Northem Ireland I
n confirn Ihal no Matter ha3 come to my attention that gives me reasonable ¢ause lo believe Ihat In any
matenal respect the requirements lo keep accountsng recoids by Secfv) 63 Of the ChanlFes Ad and lo
epaie accounts thal accord wlth the accounting reMrds and ￿mplY with the ￿Untsng requirements of
the Charities Act 2008 h8ve not teen met and that no further Informatson is rts4UiFed to efiable a proper
understanding af ltte accounts to be r88¢ha
My work has teen urthrtak¢n voluntarily and no fee shatl be rnised lo the chanty for my exammknon
Colin R Bery
Ch8rtered Acoount3 Ire18nd
4 Moortands Court
Old Manse Rogd
BanbT¥dge
BT32 4QN
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DOWNSHIRE ROAD PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESB)YERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVIT
Recei
ts and Pa ments A
countin
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3111212023
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTALS
2023
TOTALS 2022
RECEIPTS
Congregational Funds
73,170
6,587
79,757
75,093
Missions & Charities
10,598
10,598
8,723
Property Maint + Repair
17,810
17,810
15,442
Organisations
8.225
8,225
22,000
TOTAL RECEIPTS
109,803
6,587
116,390
121,258
PAYMENTS
Congregational Activities
60,885
1,604
62,489
61,541
Missions & Charities
12,931
12,931
7,670
Property Maint + Repalr
34,832
34,832
24,297
Organisatlons
13,669
13.669
12,483
60,885
63,036
123,921
105,991
Net Income I
(Expenditure)
48.918
-56.449
-7,531
15,267
BANK & CASH BALANCES
158,354
165,885
INVESTMENTS
40,121
38,620
198,475
204,505

DOWNSHIRE ROAD PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH
A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3111W202
BANK AND CASH BALANCES
TOTALS
2023
TOTALS 2022
Current Acounts
65,932
89,281
Depostt Accounts
Cash in Hand
92,422
76,604
158,354
165,885
Investments
40,121
36,700
IXED ASSETS
2023
2022
The Congregation owns the Church premlses sltuated on Downshire Road Nawry
3,870,000
3,870,000
together with associated fthjres. frtling$ and equipment
89,816
89,616
a Manse for the Minl$t6r Sttuated at 1 Glen Mullan. R8thfrlland Road Newry
620,162
620,162
together wlth associated fixtures, frtting8 and equipment.
19,200
19,200
4,598,978
4,598,978
LIABILITIES
Loans
Other
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
TOTAL ASSETS
4,797,453
4,801,563
Approved by the Klrk Sesslon at a me•tlng on *• i G 1 2 o
and signed on its bohalf by:
tSignature]
[Signature]
[Namel CoLvia
tNameJ ?rtvi) C'a￿￿ i ' G 14tlW)
[Date]
[Date]

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2023
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2015).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment
assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and
liabilities for which the congregation is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church
groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church
members.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the
congregation's discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or
unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in
the first place.
Restricted funds comprise (a) incorne from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted
purposes intended by the donor and (b} revenue donations or grants for a specific congregational
activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balance5, interest on their pooled
investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis.
Unrestricted funds are income funds which are to be spent on the congregation's general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the congregation for use in the future.
INCOMING RESOURCES
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the congregation becomes entitled to the resources.
the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliably.
Incoming resources wlth related expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising income) the incoming
resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the congregation has unconditional
entitlement to the resources.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2023
INCOMING RESOURCES CONfD
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts.
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they
relate.
Gifts in kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount
realised. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when
receivable.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees,
annual report.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment galns and losses
This Includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing
investments to market value at the end of the year.
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Llability recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
congregation to pay out resources.
Governance costs
These are shown within charitable activities and include the costs of preparation and examination of
accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or
constitutional matters.
Grants with performance conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output
to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided
the specified service or output.
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NOTES TO THE AcCou￿rS
31 December 2023
ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and
cost at least £2,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation
As there is no intention to sell any of these assets in the foreseeable fvture, depreciation is not
calculated, rather their insured value is quoted.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end.
PENSION COSTS
The mlnister of the congregation is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme
{2009). This is a scheme operated by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a separate registered charity.
The congregation pays an assessment to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland equivalent to the employerfs
pension contribution for the Scheme and based on the stipend paid to the minister.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme {2009) is a funded Scheme of the defined benefit
type, providing defined benefits based on career average revalued salary. The Scheme has assets held in
a separately administered fund managed by a board of trustees. The Presbyterian Church and the
Scheme Trustees have agreed a funding plan to ensure the Scheme is sufficiently funded to meet
current and future obligations.
A formal schedule of contributions was drawn up on 25 November 2015 whereby the Presbyterian
Church agreed to pay from 31 December 2015 contributions of 240A of pensionable salaries to cover the
accrual of benefits for future service, expenses, the cost of insuring death in service benefits and funding
the scheme deficit.
The contributions made by the congregation during the past two years were:
£ 2022
£6,257
£2023
£6,570
Contributions
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2023
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
One of the Trustees, the Minister of the congregation, received remuneration of £27,377 and expenses
of £5,026 for acting in that capacity. Pension contributions of £6,570 were paid by the congregation in
respett of the minister to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Pension Scheme (2009).
Another Trustee, our relief organist, received remuneration of £1,250 during the year.
None of the other trustees received any remuneration or expenses.
During the year the congregation contributed the following amounts to Funds of the General Assembly
of the PresbW(erian Church in Ireland - a separate charity.
£6,499 for Congregational Assessments
£6,287 towards the United Appeal
£2,903 toward the World Development Appeal
The congregation contributed £776 towards Presbytery Assessments during the year.
There were no other related party transactions.
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