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2025-09-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: SC220031 (Scotland)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: SC031799

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
FOR
BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6 to 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14
BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC220031)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreportwiththe financial
statementsofthecharityfortheyearended30September2025.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccounting and
ReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewith the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Theobjectsofthecharityintheyearunderreviewwereofrelievingpoverty,advancingeducationanddoinganyotherthings that
may benefit the communities of the Bays area of Harris.

Significant activities

The management of the Bays Community Centre in Leacklee was the principal activity of the charity during the year.

Volunteers

Thecontributionofvolunteers(includingdirectors,membersandindividualsfromthecommunity)hasbeenandcontinuestobe, of
immense benefit to the charity in establishing, maintaining and managing The Bays Community Centre.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Fundraising activities

Duringtheyear,theBaysofHarrisCharitableTrustcontinuedtoworktowardsitscharitableobjectivesofsupportingand enhancing
thewellbeingofthelocalcommunity.AkeyfocusoftheTrust'sactivitiescontinuestobedevelopingtheprojecttoinstalla new
heatingsystemattheBaysCentre.Thisprojectaimstoimprovetheenergyefficiency,sustainabilityandlong-termviabilityof the
communityfacility,helpingtoreduceoperatingcostswhileprovidingawarmer,morecomfortableenvironmentforusers. Trustees
areworkingcloselywithfundingbodies,technicaladvisorsandcontractorstoprogresstheproject,ensuringthatitmettheneeds of
thecommunityandalignedwiththeTrust'scommitmenttoresponsiblemanagementofcommunityassets.TheTrust remains
dedicatedtomaintainingandimprovinglocalfacilitiesthatsupportcommunityactivitiesandservicesforresidentsoftheBays of
Harris.

Internal and external factors

Thecharityensuresthatfunding(frominternalandexternalsources)isinplacetomeettheprojectedrunningcostsofthe charity.
Majorprojectsproceedonlyonthebasisthatatotalfundingpackagehasbeenagreedwithexternalfundingsecuredat an
appropriate level.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Thefinancialresultsfortheperiodended30September2025recordadeficitof£4,266(2024-deficitof£5,346),withtotal reserves
of £133,122.

FUTURE PLANS

TheTrust'sprioritiesforthecomingyearincludecompletingtheinstallationofanewheatingsystemattheBaysCentre,a significant
investmentthatwillimproveenergyefficiency,reduceoperatingcostsandenhancethecomfortofusers.Thisprojectwill contribute
tothelong-termsustainabilityoftheCentreandsupporttheTrust'scommitmenttomaintaininghigh-qualitycommunity facilities.
TheTrustalsolooksforwardtotheopeningoftheCentre'scafé,whichisexpectedtobeginoperatinginsummer2026.Thecafé will
provideanimportantamenityforresidentsandvisitors,helpingtoincreaseuseoftheCentre,generateincometosupport its
ongoingoperationandstrengthenitsroleasacommunityhub.Together,thesedevelopmentsrepresentimportantstepsin securing
a sustainable and vibrant future for the Bays Centre and the wider Bays of Harris community.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

TheorganisationisincorporatedasacompanylimitedbyguaranteeandisgovernedbytheMemorandumandArticlesof Association.
In the event of the company being wound up, the members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
The organisation is registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Scottish Charity number is SC031799.
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC220031)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Thedirectorsofthecompany(whoarealsocharitytrusteesforthepurposesofcharitylaw)areappointedbythemembers in
accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Organisational structure

Theboardconsistsofvoluntarydirectorswhomanagetheaffairsofthecharitythroughregularboardmeetingswherematters are
discussed and agreed.  The decisions taken by the board are implemented by designated directors.

Induction and training of new trustees

Thecharityundertakestrainingfortrusteestoensureawarenessoftheresponsibilitiesofdirectors,theorganisational structure,
understanding of the financial position of the charity and future plans and objectives.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

SC220031 (Scotland)

Registered Charity number

SC031799

Registered office

The Bays Community Centre
Leacklee
Isle of Harris
HS3 3EH

Trustees

Mrs M Macleod (appointed 18.4.25)
D Broadbent (appointed 18.4.25)
J Shaw (resigned 1.4.25)
Mrs M M Morrison (resigned 2.3.26)
A Ross
D Macleod
Mrs A Morrison (resigned 2.3.26)
R N Morrison
P A Munro (resigned 10.3.26)
Miss A J Sinfield (resigned 2.3.26)
Ms R Macleod (resigned 1.4.25)
G Fulton (resigned 1.4.25)
Mrs A Broadbent (appointed 18.4.25)
Mrs J Macleod (appointed 18.4.25) (resigned 2.3.26)
N Morrison (appointed 18.4.25)

Company Secretary

Mrs M Macleod

Independent Examiner

CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC220031)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006relatingto small
companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs M Macleod - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 set out on pages five to fourteen.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Thecharity'strusteesareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththetermsoftheCharitiesand Trustee
Investment(Scotland)Act2005andtheCharitiesAccounts(Scotland)Regulations2006(asamended).Thecharity's trustees
considerthattheauditrequirementofRegulation10(1)(a)to(c)oftheAccountsRegulationsdoesnotapply.Itismy responsibility
toexaminetheaccountsasrequiredunderSection44(1)(c)oftheActandtostatewhetherparticularmattershavecometo my
attention.

Basis of the independent examiner's report

MyexaminationwascarriedoutinaccordancewithRegulation11oftheCharitiesAccounts(Scotland)Regulations2006. An
examinationincludesareviewoftheaccountingrecordskeptbythecharityandacomparisonoftheaccountspresentedwith those
records.Italsoincludesconsiderationofanyunusualitemsordisclosuresintheaccounts,andseekingexplanationsfromyou as
trusteesconcerninganysuchmatters.Theproceduresundertakendonotprovidealltheevidencethatwouldberequiredinan audit,
and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention :
have not been met; or
John E Moffat BA FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
CIB Services
Chartered Accountants
63 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Western Isles
HS1 2DS
23 June 2026
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
4
Community Centre
2,716
1,803
Other trading activities
2
980
-
Investment income
3
72
8
Total
3,768
1,811
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Community Centre
4,207
686
Other
-
4,952
Total
4,207
5,638
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(439)
(3,827)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
7,615
129,773
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
7,176
125,946
30.9.25
30.9.24
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
4,519
4,691
980
1,020
80
109
5,579
5,820
4,893
6,214
4,952
4,952
9,845
11,166
(4,266)
(5,346)
137,388
142,734
133,122
137,388
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC220031)

BALANCE SHEET

30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
-
122,325
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
1,692
-
Cash at bank
6,173
3,622
7,865
3,622
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(689)
(1)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
7,176
3,621
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
7,176
125,946
NET ASSETS
7,176
125,946
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
30.9.25
Total
funds
£
122,325
1,692
9,795
11,487
(690)
10,797
133,122
133,122
7,176
125,946
133,122
30.9.24
Total
funds
£
127,277
1,443
9,190
10,633
(522)
10,111
137,388
137,388
7,615
129,773
137,388
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006fortheyear ended
30 September 2025.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyearended30September2025 in
accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: SC220031)

BALANCE SHEET - continued 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitablecompaniessubjectto the
small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon22June2026andweresignedon its
behalf by:
M Macleod - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BAYS OF HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUK and
RepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshave been
prepared under the historical cost convention.

Going concern

Thetrusteeshaveassessedthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcernanddonotconsidertheretobeany material
uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

Thecharitablecompanyhastakenadvantageofthefollowingdisclosureexemptioninpreparingthesefinancial statements,
as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Intheapplicationofthecharity'saccountingpolicies,thetrusteesarerequiredtomakejudgements,estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets, liabilities, income and expenditure.
Theestimatesandassociatedassumptionsarebasedonhistoricalexperienceandotherfactorsthatareconsideredto be
relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Theestimatesandassumptionsarereviewedonanongoingbasis.Revisionstoaccountingestimatesarerecognisedin the
period in which the estimate is revised and in future periods should it affect future periods.
Theestimatesandassumptionswhichcarryahigherdegreeofriskofcausingamaterialadjustmenttothecarrying amount
of assets and liabilities are as follows:

Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets

Theannualdepreciationchargefortangiblefixedassetsissensitivetochangesintheestimatedusefuleconomiclives and
residualvaluesoftheassets.Theyareamendedwhennecessarytoreflectcurrentestimates,futureinvestment, economic
utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.  See note 9 for details of the values of tangible fixed assets.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,itis probable
that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommittingthecharityto that
expenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandtheamountof the
obligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassified under
headingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticular headings
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasacommitmentbut not
accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets
Freehold property- 2% on cost
Plant and machinery- 10% on cost
Fixtures and fittings- 10% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity.Restrictionsarise when
specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the directors for particular purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2.

3.

4.

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
Cafe rent 980 1,020
INVESTMENT INCOME
30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
Deposit account interest 80 109
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
30.9.25 30.9.24
Activity £ £
Hall hires Community Centre 3,429 3,268
Fundraising Community Centre 1,090 948
Grants Community Centre - 475
4,519 4,691
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct Grant Support
Costs (see funding of costs (see
note 6) activities note 7) Totals
£ £ £ £
Community Centre 4,105 150 638 4,893
6. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
Insurance 998 1,720
Light and heat, including gas 1,253 1,295
Postage and stationery 1 75
Repairs and maintenance 392 1,165
Advertising 72 18
Licences 215 127
Event Expenses 1,174 1,016
4,105 5,416
7. SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Other costs Totals
£ £ £
Community Centre 38 600 638
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
30.9.25 30.9.24
Community Total
Centre activities
£ £
General charges 38 58
Accountancy and legal fees 600 520
638 578
8. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
30.9.25 30.9.24
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 4,952 4,952
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended30September2025norfortheyear ended
30 September 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Community Centre
3,423
Other trading activities
1,020
Investment income
106
Total
4,549
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Community Centre
5,379
Other
-
Total
5,379
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(830)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
8,445
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
7,615
Restricted
funds
£
1,268
-
3
1,271
835
4,952
5,787
(4,516)
134,289
129,773
Total
funds
£
4,691
1,020
109
5,820
6,214
4,952
11,166
(5,346)
142,734
137,388
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Freehold
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
COST
At 1 October 2024 and
30 September 2025
217,271
28,082
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2024
92,364
25,712
Charge for year
4,345
607
At 30 September 2025
96,709
26,319
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2025
120,562
1,763
At 30 September 2024
124,907
2,370
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
Totals
£
£
£
36,034
385
281,772
36,034
385
154,495
-
-
4,952
36,034
385
159,447
-
-
122,325
-
-
127,277
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
760
160
-
374
932
909
1,692
1,443
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
89
-
601
522
690
522
Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
Totals
£
£
£
36,034
385
281,772
36,034
385
154,495
-
-
4,952
36,034
385
159,447
-
-
122,325
-
-
127,277
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
760
160
-
374
932
909
1,692
1,443
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
89
-
601
522
690
522
Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
Totals
£
£
£
36,034
385
281,772
36,034
385
154,495
-
-
4,952
36,034
385
159,447
-
-
122,325
-
-
127,277
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
760
160
-
374
932
909
1,692
1,443
30.9.25
30.9.24
£
£
89
-
601
522
690
522
127,277
30.9.24
£
160
374
909
1,443
30.9.24
£
-
522
522
522

12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Community Centre Fund
Emergency Hub
Restricted Grant Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Community Centre Fund
Emergency Hub
Restricted Grant Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Community Centre Fund
Emergency Hub
Restricted Grant Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At
1.10.24
£
7,615
125,906
1,906
1,961
129,773
137,388
Incoming
resources
£
3,768
-
-
1,811
1,811
5,579
At
1.10.23
£
8,445
130,251
2,513
1,525
134,289
142,734
Net
movement
in funds
£
(439)
(4,345)
(1,143)
1,661
(3,827)
(4,266)
Resources
expended
£
(4,207)
(4,345)
(1,143)
(150)
(5,638)
(9,845)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(830)
(4,345)
(607)
436
(4,516)
(5,346)
At
30.9.25
£
7,176
121,561
763
3,622
125,946
133,122
Movement
in funds
£
(439)
(4,345)
(1,143)
1,661
(3,827)
(4,266)
At
30.9.24
£
7,615
125,906
1,906
1,961
129,773
137,388
continued...
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,549 (5,379) (830)
Restricted funds
Community Centre Fund - (4,345) (4,345)
Emergency Hub - (607) (607)
Restricted Grant Fund 1,271 (835) 436
1,271 (5,787) (4,516)
TOTAL FUNDS 5,820 (11,166) (5,346)
TheCommunityCentreFundrepresentsfundsraisedinrespectofthebuildingandfittingoutofTheBays Community
Centre.  Depreciation and relevant items of maintenance are charged to this fund.

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2025.
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