{"id":2159,"date":"2026-01-28T12:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/?p=2159"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:28:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:28:54","slug":"linx-youth-project-community-partnership-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/28\/linx-youth-project-community-partnership-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Partners, not just funders: Linx Youth Project&#8217;s first Match My Project success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1657\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Linx Youth Project team and three young people stand together in the new kitchen.\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-2048x1326.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-2-1568x1015.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">What happens when businesses stop seeing community organisations as beneficiaries and start seeing them as <strong>partners<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of <strong>Linx Youth Project<\/strong>\u2019s new kitchen shows exactly what\u2019s possible when organisations <strong>align around shared purpose<\/strong> rather than simply a transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Meet Linx Youth Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxyouthproject.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linx Youth Project<\/a><\/strong> has been supporting young people for <strong>over 30 years<\/strong>, helping them in their personal, social and educational development through access to and involvement in <strong>new opportunities and experiences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In light of widespread cuts to youth services, the Middlesbrough-based charity aims to provide opportunities outside education and the home for young people to <strong>have fun<\/strong> with their friends, <strong>be creative<\/strong> and <strong>make positive change<\/strong> in their communities, <strong>shaping the place where they live<\/strong> for their futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scale of their impact is significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between September 2024 and September 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>375 sessions<\/strong> were delivered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>919 individual young people<\/strong> engaged in their youth club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>6,134 young people<\/strong> attended their open access sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 1em; background-color: #e6f0fa; border-left: 4px solid #80b3ff; margin: 1.5em 0;\">\n <p style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 2em; line-height: 1.4;\">Working with an organisation like ours requires <strong>trust<\/strong>, <strong>clear communication<\/strong>, and a shared commitment to <strong>sustainable impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <p>\u2014 <em>Linx Youth Project<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>The challenge: a 20-year-old kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Linx Youth Project is a hub of constant activity. From <strong>helping with homework<\/strong> to hosting <strong>coding and photography workshops<\/strong> and enabling young people to <strong>take part in climate action<\/strong>, the team provides a <strong>vital safety net<\/strong> and <strong>launchpad<\/strong> for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central to this mission is <strong>providing hot, nutritious meals<\/strong> in some of Middlesbrough\u2019s most deprived areas, alongside <strong>cooking classes<\/strong> that teach young people <strong>valuable life skills<\/strong> like nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, their kitchen was <strong>20 years old<\/strong>. Despite careful maintenance, it was no longer fit for purpose and showed <strong>significant wear and tear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>limited funding options<\/strong> available, a full renovation felt out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2177\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4574-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4574-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4574-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2179\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4633-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"A man in a black polo shirt and dark work trousers stands on a small step stool in a kitchen under renovation. He is smiling and holding a long, yellow spirit level vertically. In the background, a section of the wall is painted light blue, and various tools\u2014including open toolboxes, a drill, and a sealant gun\u2014are scattered across a wooden countertop and open white shelving units.\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4633-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4633-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2176\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4576-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4576-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4576-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 1em; background-color: #e6f0fa; border-left: 4px solid #80b3ff; margin: 1.5em 0;\">\n <p style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 2em; line-height: 1.4;\">This project was so much <strong>more than cupboards and worktops<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s a place where youngsters can <strong>learn<\/strong>, start conversations, <strong>build confidence<\/strong> and form <strong>lasting friendships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <p>\u2014 <em>TT Installations<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>How the partnership came together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the need was posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Match My Project<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equans.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equans<\/a>, an energy and technical services provider, offered an <strong>ex-display kitchen<\/strong> that would have otherwise gone unused. Local family-run business, <a href=\"https:\/\/ttinstallationservices.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TT Installations<\/a>, then stepped up to <strong>fit the kitchen at no cost<\/strong> to the charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership marked a first. It kicked off <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirteengroup.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thirteen Housing<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s journey with Match My Project, launching in the autumn of last year. For Linx Youth Project, it opened their eyes to a <strong>new way of working<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis initiative has genuinely helped us to shape how we think about working with local businesses. It has shown us that businesses are <strong>not just potential funders, but skilled partners<\/strong> who can bring expertise, problem-solving, and long-term value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration with <strong>Match My Project<\/strong>, <strong>Thirteen Housing<\/strong>, <strong>Equans<\/strong> and <strong>TT Installations<\/strong> (and our staff) demonstrated what is possible when organisations <strong>align around a shared social purpos<\/strong>e.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Wayne Mason, Chief Executive Officer, <em>Linx Youth Project<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2186\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4641-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4641-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4641-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2188\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4638-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4638-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4638-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2187\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4639-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4639-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4639-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>More than just a kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about the impact, the team at Linx were clear about what this new space will mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis kitchen will strengthen how we support young people at Linx. It is not just a physical upgrade; it is a <strong>functional tool<\/strong> that enables us to deliver <strong>practical life-skills<\/strong> work around <strong>cooking, nutrition, budgeting, and independence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also allows us to better support young people who may be experiencing <strong>food insecurity<\/strong>, <strong>anxiety around shared spaces<\/strong>, or even <strong>barriers to engagement<\/strong>. The kitchen will become a <strong>safe, purposeful environment<\/strong> where <strong>meaningful conversations<\/strong> <strong>and learning<\/strong> can happen naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Wayne Mason<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Why the space matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"http:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"Two younger individuals wear black aprons with &quot;Cooking Together&quot;. One is holding a bag of grated cheese over a pizza base on the counter, while the other looks on.\" class=\"wp-image-2213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-2048x1391.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-7-1-1568x1065.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact goes beyond the practical or aesthetics. The team knows that a high-quality environment directly <strong>fosters engagement<\/strong> and a sense of <strong>self-worth<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA <strong>high-quality environment<\/strong> significantly changes how young people engage. When a space is <strong>well-designed, modern, and clearly valued<\/strong>, it sends a strong message that <strong>they are valued too<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope to see higher levels of respect for the space, an increased willingness to participate, and <strong>deeper engagement<\/strong> in both 1-to-1 support sessions and group workshops. The kitchen feels <strong>professional and welcoming<\/strong>, which helps young people take the activities (and themselves) more seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Wayne Mason<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>A strategic shift: lessons for the future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"padding: 1em; background-color: #e6f0fa; border-left: 4px solid #80b3ff; margin: 1.5em 0;\">\n <p style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 2em; line-height: 1.4;\"><strong>Don\u2019t underestimate the value you bring to the table<\/strong>. Businesses are often looking for meaningful ways to contribute and <strong>need your insight<\/strong> to do so effectively. Be clear about your needs, set boundaries, and <strong>seek partners who respect your values<\/strong> and your community.<\/p>\n  <p>\u2014 Wayne Mason, <em>Linx Youth Project<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership has changed Linx\u2019s long-term strategy for approaching their resource needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt has reinforced the <strong>value of<\/strong> <strong>partnership-led solutions<\/strong> rather than relying solely on grants or donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can now become more confident in <strong>articulating our needs<\/strong> clearly, engaging businesses early, and <strong>co-designing solutions<\/strong> that meet both community needs and partner objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Wayne Mason<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffce3\"><strong>Ready to bring your next project to life?<\/strong> It takes <strong>less than <a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\/\">15 minutes<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/matchmyproject.org\/\"> to sign up and post a project<\/a>. Find your local authority at <strong>matchmyproject.org<\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Advice for businesses:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses hoping to move past one-off donations toward <strong>community partnerships<\/strong>, Linx offers these insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Approach community organisations as <strong>partners, not beneficiaries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Understand their <strong>mission, constraints and long-term goals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Be <strong>open<\/strong> to dialogue and <strong>flexibility<\/strong> in approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Be prepared to <strong>invest more than just money<\/strong>; skills, time, and relationships matter!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Advice for community leaders:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>Don\u2019t underestimate your value<\/strong>. Businesses need your insight to create local impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Be <strong>clear about your needs<\/strong> and set boundaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:21px\">Seek partners who <strong>respect your values<\/strong> and your community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Maximise your impact on the platform.<\/strong> <br>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/schedules\/AcZssZ0Vdo1A_ZqMIKpjoIg-btdZEZz36msmAstbl03O2jj8tTUrtNT2uvYGHlk69wyQ7kpZxbnUXeSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free 15-minute session<\/a> with Susanna or email <a href=\"mailto:hello@matchmyproject.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hello@matchmyproject.org<\/a> to troubleshoot issues and learn expert tips to boost your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce3 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/02\/how-buggies-4-brum-turned-collaboration-into-powerful-citywide-support-and-national-bbc-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Buggies 4 Brum turned collaboration into powerful citywide support \u2014 and national BBC coverage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/journal.matchmyproject.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/the-rotary-club-of-chichester-harbour-celebrating-40-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How 25 years of community expertise has shaped The Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour\u2019s approach to rising demand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens when businesses stop seeing community organisations as beneficiaries and start seeing them as partners? The story of Linx Youth Project\u2019s new kitchen shows exactly what\u2019s possible when organisations align around shared purpose rather than simply a transaction. 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