FAMILY COMFORT NI
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 DECEMBER 2025
Charity Number NIC107536
FAMILY COMFORT LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Family Comfort NI
Registered Charity Name Charity Registration Number NIC107536
Registered Office 237a Falls Rd, BT12 6FB
Trustees
Olanrewaju Abiona (Trustee) Precious Ganuyu (Trustee) Esther Weir (Trustee) Onyebuchi Amadi (Trustee)
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FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Executive Committee of Family Comfort NI presents its report and the financial statements for the year ended 31[st ] December 2025. Legal and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with statutory requirements and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document.
Family Comfort NI is a registered charity governed by the Constitution reviewed and updated on 26/05/20.
Appointment, Induction and Appointment of Trustees
Trustee selection method s including details of Election to post any constitutional provisions e.g., election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
Risk Management.
The trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises of:
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An annual review of the risks the charity may face
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The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan: and
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.
Principal Activity:
The objects of the charity are exclusively charitable being the benefit to women and young people (families) by means of family support programs, creating awareness, provision of opportunities for creativities and empowerment.
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FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
AIMS We exist to support children, young people and Women especially from BAME communities who are struggling and in crisis due to domestic violence, racial discrimination and inequality, financial hardship, ill-health& disability; especially for those whose health may or have been affected adversely or compromised by these factors. We also advance the arts, education, culture, heritage or science among children and young people promoting equality, integration, diversity of culture, peace, workshops, seminars and events; and towards improving lives; and engage community development programs. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the Activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Family support services- Be friendliness, advice, Networking/ mental & moral support Education/ Training / capacity building Programs After-school Extra-curricular programs Living and basic need support Services |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
2025 has been a landmark year for our community support initiatives. While the landscape remains challenging, we are driven by the visible progress and the vital support our neighbors Statement: Supporting Our Community
As we continue to advocate for families at the grassroots level particularly those facing marginalization and discrimination we are proud to share the reach of our 2025 initiatives:
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180+ Families & Individuals Supported: We provided diverse, person-centered aid to ensure no one in our community was left behind.
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68 Empowerment Sessions: We hosted over five dozen sessions designed to boost -confidence in our young people.
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Cultural & Social Resilience: Our programs fostered a deep mutual understanding across different cultures, strengthening the social fabric of our neighbourhood.
Our Diverse Range of Activities
To build this resilience, we engaged our participants through a variety of hands-on programs:
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Health & Wellness: Fitness programs and well-being workshops.
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Skills & Education: Empowerment through ICT (tech) training and cookery classes.
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Creativity & Connection: Arts and crafts, interactive games, and outdoor adventures.
Our Approach: Intervention & Education
We work collaboratively with parents and children to identify moments of vulnerability, allowing us to provide early intervention and tailored support when it is needed most.
Education & Empowerment
Through our learning and information services, we provide families with the tools to enrich themselves and their wider community. Our programs are designed to:
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Promote Awareness: Educating the community on critical social and personal issues.
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Unlock Potential: Giving young people equal opportunities to reach their full potential.
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Enhance Wellbeing: Boosting physical and mental health through dedicated wellness initiatives.
Building Bridges: The Ethos of Our Work
At the heart of our project is the belief that cultural understanding is the key to unity. We create safe spaces where:
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Parents and Youth Connect: Bridging the generational gap through shared activities.
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Neighbors Become Friends: We facilitate direct contact between families from diverse backgrounds, helping those who have lived side-by-side but in isolation to finally connect.
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Sustained Relationships: We don't just host one-off events; we build the foundation for long-term, continuous community bonds.
Financial Review
The statement of Financial Activities shows a total income for the year of £99,701 and expenditure of £98,413, resulting in a surplus of £1,288 for the year.
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FAMILY COMFORT NI TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charity (account and report) regulation of Northern Ireland 2015 which give a true and fair view of the asset and liability of the charity; and any surplus or deficit for that year.
Preparing the financial statements, trustees are required to;
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Choose suitable account policies and apply them consistently
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Make reasonable and wise judgements and estimations
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Prepare financial statements on-going concern basis unless the presumption that the charity will continue is in-appropriate.
The trustees are solely responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charity. They are responsible to safeguard the charity assets and taking reasonable actions for the prevention and detection of fraud and any other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees on 20 May - 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Precious Ganuyu (Trustee) Mrs Esther Weir (Trustee)
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FAMILY COMFORT NI
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
We have examined the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31[st ] December 25, which are set out on pages 8 to 16.
To the trustees of Family Comfort NI
I report on the Financial Statements as attached
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 64 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for the Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and State whether particular matters gave come to my attention.
Basis of independent
report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to Believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent
statement
I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered Member of the Chartered Accountants England, which is one of the listed bodies.
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Independent Examiner’s Report for the year ending 31st December 2025 (con’t)
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention .
Javed Azam FCCA Independent Examiner Stately Accountants Kingsbridge Court, Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London, United Kingdom, NW1 8QA
29-05-26
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FAMILY COMFORT NI
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted INCOME FROM Funds Note £ Grants 2 3,012 Income from charitable Activities 3 0 Other trading activities 4 0 Investment income 0 Other 5 125 TOTAL INCOME 3,137 EXPENDITURE ON Cost of raising funds Charitable activities 6 (2,659) Other 6 (421) TOTAL EXPENDITURE (3,080) NET INCOME /(EXPENDITURE) 57 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward (57) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 0 == |
Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds £ 2025 £ 2024 £ 96,564 99,576 73,001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 44 96,564 99,701 73,044 (95,333) (97,991) (70,979) 0 (421) (206) (95,333) (98,413) (71,186) 1,231 1,288 1,859 1,681 1,625 (234) 2,912 2,912 1,625 === == == |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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FAMILY COMFORT NI BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 8 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand 7 Debtors 9 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS \\ NET ASSETS CHARITY FUNDS Restricted Funds 11 Unrestricted Funds 12 TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 £ £ 1,480 13,767 0 13,767 (12,335) 1,432 ---------------------------- 2,912 = 0 2,912 2,912 = |
202 £ 4 £ 825 36,797 0 36,797 (35,998) 799 ---------------------- 1,625 === 1,681 (57) 1,625 === |
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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effective January 2015)
These financial statements were approved by the Management Committee on: 20- May 2026
Precious Ganuyu (Trustee): Mrs Esther Weir (Trustee):
The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Basis of accounting
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 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 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
Income
All income is recognised once the Centre has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis
Restricted funds
Restricted income received are accounted for separately as restricted funds and are used for the purposes specified by the donor
2. GRANTS:
| 2. GRANTS: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Grants | ||||
| = | = | == | == | |
| 2a. GRANTS: | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Belfast City Council | 10,200 | 10,200 | 947 | |
| Donation | 3,000 | 3,000 | 340 | |
| Main Grant: | ||||
| Young People Funding | 35,777 | |||
| Young People Funding 2 | 37,009 | 37,009 | 12,336 | |
| Young People Funding 3 | 16,985 | 16,985 | 0 | |
| Awards For All | 10,831 | 10,831 | 9,169 | |
| Generic EA | 0 | 3,525 | ||
| Festival Of Craft And Indigenous | Culture | 0 | 1,278 | |
| Migrant Centre NI | 17,813 | 17,813 | 4,688 | |
| Heritage Project | 0 | 3,333 | ||
| Trustees of the Lft | 0 | 750 | ||
| Mental health resilience | 0 | 857 | ||
| Cash 4 Kidz | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | |
| Community Cohesion Through | 728 | 728 | 0 | |
| Donation | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 3,012 = |
96,564 = |
99,576 == |
73,001 == |
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:
| Grants Playscheme Fees Miscellaneous . CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RANTS: Charitable Activities / Grant OTHER TRADING INCOME: Hall and Centre Hire INVESTMENT INCOME: Bank Interest Received |
Unrestricted Funds £ |
Restricted Funds £ = Restricted Funds £ = Restricted Funds £ = Restricted Funds £ = |
Total FundsTotal Funds 2025 2024 £ £ == == Total FundsTotal Funds 2025 2024 £ £ == == Total FundsTotal Funds 2025 2024 £ £ == == Total FundsTotal Funds 2025 2024 £ £ 125 44 |
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| = Unrestricted Funds £ |
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| = Unrestricted Funds £ = Unrestricted Funds £ 125 |
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| 125 = |
125 44 == == |
3a. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES /GRANTS:
Charitable Activities / Grant
4. OTHER TRADING INCOME:
5. INVESTMENT INCOME:
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
6. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Staff Costs | 41,087 | 28,616 | |
| Support Costs | 56,326 | 41,195 | |
| Direct Project Expenditure | |||
| Governance | 1,000 | 1,375 | |
| 98,413 | 71,186 | ||
| = | == | ||
| **6a. ** | STAFF COSTS: | ||
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Staff Salaries | 39,080 | 27,185 | |
| Employers NI | |||
| Employer Pension | 2,007 | 1,431 | |
| 41,087 | 28,616 | ||
| = | == | ||
| **6b. ** | SUPPORT COSTS: | ||
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Activity Cost | 49,401 | 34,202 | |
| Advertisement | 127 | 496 | |
| Other Office Supplies | |||
| Computer Expenses & Website | 290 | ||
| Foodbank Purchases | 239 | 73 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 140 | |
| Insurance | 717 | 121 | |
| Travel & Subsistence | |||
| Material & Equipment | |||
| Depreciation | 421 | 206 | |
| Rent and rates | 5,000 | 4,583 | |
| Repairs and Maintenance | 295 | ||
| Bank Charges | |||
| Telephone | 296 | 790 | |
| 56,326 | 41,195 | ||
| = | == |
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
6c. DIRECT PROJECT EXPENDITURE:
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trips & Activities | 0 | 0 | |
| Publicity | 0 | 0 | |
| Tutors | |||
| Equipment and Materials | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | ||
| = | == | ||
| 6d. GOVERNANCE: | |||
| Total Funds | Total Funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Independent Examination | 1,000 | 1,375 | |
| Payroll Services | |||
| Membership/Subscription | 0 | ||
| 1,000 | 1,375 | ||
| = | == | ||
| 7.CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND: | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Total Cash | 13,767 | 36,797 | |
| = | == |
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
8.Fixed assets
| Equipment | Total | |
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| Computer | ||
| Cost | £ | £ |
| At 1 January 2025 | 1,032 | 1,032 |
| Additions | 1,076 | 1,076 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 2,107 | 2,107 |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 1 January 2025 | 206 | 206 |
| Charge for the year | 421 | 421 |
| At 31 December 2025 | 628 | 628 |
| As at 31 December 2025 | 1,480 | 1,480 |
| 9.Debtors | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors | - | - |
| Accrued grant income & prepayments | - | - |
| - | - |
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Deferred Income Accruals Creditors |
2025 2024 £ £ 9,243 31,730 2,132 3,239 958 1,029 12,335 35,998 = == |
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FAMILY COMFORT NI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
11. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS:
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Balance at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | resources | Resources | In/(Out) | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Belfast city council | 0 | 10,200 | (9,380) | 819 | |
| Family Comfort NI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Main Grants: | |||||
| Young People | |||||
| Funding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Awards For All | 687 | 10,831 | (11,518) | 0 | |
| Young People | |||||
| Funding 2 | 625 | 37,009 | (37,009) | 625 | |
| Young People | |||||
| Funding 3 | 0 | 16,985 | (15,798) | 1,187 | |
| Migrant Centre NI | 370 | 17,831 | (18,182) | 0 | |
| Cash 4 Kidz | 0 | 3,000 | (3,000) | 0 | |
| Mental health | |||||
| resilience | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Community | |||||
| Cohesion Through | 0 | 728 | (445) | 282 | |
| LFT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| 1,681 | 96,564 | (95,333) | 2,912 | ||
| = | = | = | == | == |
12. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS:
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Balance at | ||
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| 1 Jan 2025 | resources | Resources | In/(Out) | 31 Dec 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General | (57) | 137 | (370) | (290) | ||
| Generic | EA | 0 | 3,000 | (2,710) | 290 | |
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| (57) | 3,137 | (3,080) | 0 | |||
| = | = | = | == | == |
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FAMILY COMFORT NI DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| EXPENDITURE COST OF RAISING FUNDS Fundraising and Publicity CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff Costs Staff Salaries Employers NI Staff Cost Employer Pension Support Costs Activity Cost Printing, Postage, Stationery Other Office Supplies Computer Expenses & Website Advertisement Utilities Insurance Telephoone Foodbank Purchases Material & Equipment Depreciation Rents and Rates Repairs and Maintenance Miscellaneous Direct Project Costs Trips & Activities Publicity Tutors Equipment and Materials Governance Costs Independent Examination Payroll Services Membership/Subscription Bank Charges TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR |
2025 £ ---------------------------- 39,080 2,007 49,401 127 125 717 296 239 421 5,000 1,000 98,413 98,413 1,288 = |
2024 £ ---------------------------- 27.185 1,431 34,201 290 496 140 121 790 73 206 4,583 295 1,375 71,186 |
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| 71,186 1,859 == |
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