When it comes to purchasing a new home, fire safety is undoubtedly one of the last things on your mind, compared to working out where to put furniture, sorting out bedrooms and where to hang pictures etc! However, it is crucial to take time to consider and develop a fire safety plan for the new house as soon as you move in.
Put together a fire escape plan
If a fire occurs, you might have less than two minutes to reach safety. Therefore, it is crucial for everyone to have an escape plan; each family member should know of 2 ways they can escape from every single room in your home. You should practice the escape plan every twice a year with all those living in the house.
Take note of smoke alarms and always check batteries
Note where these are and replace batteries when you move in, don’t assume they are new! There should be smoke detectors on every floor of the home, in each bedroom and outside any sleeping rooms. If you need any additional smoke alarms, install them as soon as you can. You should also test the batteries once a month and swap any out immediately if they aren’t working.
Designate an outside meeting spot
In case there is a fire, designate a safe, outside spot for everybody in your family to meet. This spot could be at a neighbour’s home or next to the post box- anywhere that is a safe distance from the house.
Check Electrical Appliances
Check socket limits and avoid overloading them, this can lead to overheating and fire hazards. Inspect plugs to ensure the house move has not dislodged wiring. Faulty electrics cause around 7,000 house fires across the country every year.
Check the chimney
Open fires have become more popular in recent years. It can be exciting to use one for the first time however, they can be very dangerous. Before lighting one ensure that the chimney has been swept, this includes chimneys being used as flues for gas fires, if in doubt ask a professional.
Fit Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning can result from burning all fossil fuels, not just gas fires and boilers therefore you will need a detector even if you have just an open fire. Check when your boiler/heating appliances were last serviced and consult a professional if in any doubt.
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The information contained within this blog is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Before taking any actions based upon this information, we advise the reader to consult any and all relevant statutory or regulatory guidance and where felt necessary to consult a qualified fire or industry regulation professional. The use or reliance on any information contained herein is solely at the reader’s risk.[related_products is_auto_added="1"]
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Fire is still the greatest single risk to cultural heritage. Once established, and without robust control measures in place, a fire has the potential to destroy the historic fabric completely with inevitable damage to valuable and irreplaceable contents.
In 1984 & 1986, there were two disastrous fires at Hampton Court Palace and York Minster respectively. These fires were so severe that it prompted the formation of a working party on fire safety in historic buildings, bringing together 23 national and other organisations in the heritage field to produce a document on the dangers of fire in these types of settings.
One of the key considerations is ensuring the correct balance of protection for the building and contents versus adequate means of escape and life safety.
There can be many causes of fire in old buildings, for example:
London Fire Brigade recommend the following fire prevention techniques:
Fire doors and heritage doors
Fire doors reduce the spread of fire however, it is not always possible for them to be fitted in historic buildings. When this is the case it is recommended you ensure that existing heritage doors are solid and fit well in their frames.
Hidden voids
Historic buildings that have been altered over the years can often have large void spaces, where a fire can go unnoticed for an extended period. Compartmentation surveys can be carried out to identify these voids, as well as remedial works like installing compartment walls.
This includes any work using open flames, or creating sparks or heat e.g., welding, grinding, and soldering. A permit must be prepared before carrying out hot works as this type of work increases fire risk and should be avoided if possible, however, if not the conditions of the permit must be followed. Key points to consider are appointing good contractors, identifying risks, and taking precautions.
Since the 1980’s there have been many technical advances in fire protection equipment; for example, the ability to detect a fire earlier has improved enormously where smoke and heat alarms have been fitted. The ability to suppress a fire in the development stage has also ensured faster detection times, therefore slowing the development of a fire and while it is important that there is fire safety equipment in place, it ideally should be discrete and not detract from the building/décor. Potential solutions might include coloured detectors, wireless detectors, air aspirating smoke detectors or beam detectors.
It is also advised to take a phased approach when it comes to the installation and maintenance of fire safety equipment within the buildings rather than trying to complete this type of project in one go and to eliminate the possibility of fire false alarms as far as practically possible.
The Equality Act 2010
Within both the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & the Equality Act 2010 it is required that employers or organisations providing services to the public take responsibility for ensuring that all people, including disabled people, can leave the building they control safely in the event of a fire. Solutions may include ramps for wheelchair users, evacuation chairs for the elderly, infirm or disabled and radio pagers for deaf visitors who may be unable to hear the alarm.
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The information contained within this blog is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Before taking any actions based upon this information, we advise the reader to consult any and all relevant statutory or regulatory guidance and where felt necessary to consult a qualified fire or industry regulation professional. The use or reliance on any information contained herein is solely at the reader’s risk.[related_products is_auto_added="1"]
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As we all know, water and electricity do not mix well yet traditionally - particularly during the 20th Century - water based extinguishers were often operated by an acid/alkaline reaction resulting in a discharge which was a rather good electrolyte. Coupled with the rudimentary electrical installations of the time and their limited safeguards and it was a recipe for disaster!
Vaporising liquids, then CO2, and later Dry Powder were all developed for safe use on live electrical supplies and by the 1970’s in a bid to improve the safety and efficacy of water-based extinguishers manufacturers (particularly in France) developed the water spray extinguisher, enhancing its performance by the addition of synthetic foam solution (AFFF). As well as enhanced performance on Class A & Class B fires, it was considered that a spray discharge of droplets of water rather than a solid jet may offer protection against electric shock when discharged on live equipment.
Around this time the various European Standards and the then British Standard for the manufacture of extinguishers BS5423 (1980) introduced a formal test for electrical safety of water-based extinguishers that has been carried over into the current British & European Standards BS EN 3 – the 35kV di-electric test.
A 1m x 1m metallic plate is hung by insulators and connected to an AC transformer that runs 35,000V between the plate and earth. The extinguisher to be tested is arranged so that its nozzle is directed at the centre of the plate at a distance of at least 1m. An ammeter is connected between the handle of the extinguisher and earth and between the nozzle and earth. The extinguisher is then discharged against the plate and the current recorded.
If the current between the handle and earth, and between the nozzle and earth, is not more than 0,5 mA (the limit for perception by humans and a tenth of that typically required for muscular reaction) at any time during the complete discharge of the portable fire extinguisher, then the test is passed.
An extinguisher that passes should be marked to indicate that it is suitable for use on live electrical equipment e.g.: "Suitable for use on live electrical equipment up to 1000V at a distance of 1m".
An extinguisher that fails or isn’t tested (such as water and foam extinguishers discharged as a jet and some non-kitemarked extinguishers which have not been submitted for testing) must be marked “WARNING: Do not use on live electrical equipment”
Originally, BS5423 allowed marking for direct use, and the original version of the standard governing extinguisher provision & maintenance (BS5306-3:1985) allowed the provision of water-based extinguishers for electrical risks where no risk of pooling and conduction across wetted surfaces was likely. For much of the 1980’s Foam Spray extinguishers were marked to be used on electrical fires and confidence in the test was so high that at the end of the decade British Rail started phasing in Foam Spray extinguishers not only to replace water, but also Halon extinguishers which were provided for electrical risks on trains and in buildings.
However, there was some resistance to this marking as it was perceived that it could cause confusion because there were still large numbers of water jet and foam branch pipe extinguishers in use that couldn’t pass the test, as well as spray-based extinguishers that were not being tested.
So, for most of the last 40+ years 35kV test passed extinguishers in the UK are marketed as safer if used close to electrical equipment or if ‘accidentally’ sprayed on them and have little user information on electrical safety beyond that they have passed the test (assuming all users actually know what the test is), whereas in Europe all are clearly marked as safe on electrical fires up to 1000V.
Manufacturers of Water Mist extinguishers mark their extinguishers as suitable for electrical fires but not their water and foam spray models despite thermal passing the same test based on the fact that the current passed on the 35kV test is usually even less than the spray extinguishers and that the mist discharge, most of which evaporates, is unlikely to pool and form wetted surfaces of conduction.
In the UK BS5306-8 still advises that they are not provided specifically for this use and that CO2 or Powder be provided (although in the Irish Republic no such differentiation exists in their standard IS 291).
This does not alter the fact that an extinguisher passing the test is deemed safe for electrical risks and so in theory your risk assessment could decide it was acceptable, especially if using Water Mist.
However most electrical equipment is by its nature enclosed and the seat of the fire thus shielded from the extinguishing agent. As a result, a water mist or spray, or even accepted agents for electrical fires such as powder, will struggle to penetrate the enclosure and thus may fail to extinguish the fire. Even if the fire is put out, the secondary damage from the water (or powder) to the equipment could be significant.
Therefore, for greater effectiveness and no confusion over electrical safety CO2, which being a gas can flood an enclosure and find the seat of the fire, remains the best choice in many situations.
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The information contained within this blog is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Before taking any actions based upon this information, we advise the reader to consult any and all relevant statutory or regulatory guidance and where felt necessary to consult a qualified fire or industry regulation professional. The use or reliance on any information contained herein is solely at the reader’s risk.[related_products is_auto_added="1"]
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On Thursday 23rd September Sentura took part in the seventh year of the Fire Industry Charity Golf Day at Belton Woods, Grantham and what a great day it was, even the weather held out for us!
For the first time ever Sentura entered their own team to play the course – and they ended up winning! Go team!! The team consisted of Sam Barnett from Sentura, Jon Hawkins from Red Box Fire Control and John Smeaton from the Fire Protection Association.
The event so far has raised a superb £7,400!! With an equal share of the money raised going to 7 charities chosen by the players: Whizz-Kidz' Prostate Cancer UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Motor Neurone Disease, British Heart Foundation, Macmillan, Help for Heroes and Cancer Research UK.
Sentura Group sponsored the presentation meal, room and a professional photographer who captured the event and we will be creating some souvenirs for all those involved to have as a memory of a great day!
Sentura also provided the players with Firechief goody bags including a Firechief stainless steel water bottle, Firechief A6 notepad, Firechief Extinguisher shaped stress ball and lots more!
Secretary of the Fire Industry Golf Society and Event organiser, David Murfitt, expressed how much of a success the day was and gave his thanks to Sentura and all the other sponsors and supporters.
Laurie Pollard, Managing Partner commented: ‘We were very excited for this event to go ahead after last years being cancelled and it didn’t disappoint! The day was thoroughly enjoyed and was topped off by being presented with the trophy as winners of the Fire Industry Golf Society 2021 Charity Day Team’!
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It’s Fire Door Safety Week from 20th – 26th September. First launched in 2013 in response to a legacy of fire door neglect, Fire Door Safety Week is an awareness campaign to increase everyone’s understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property.
The Fire Door Safety Week campaign is managed by the British Woodworking Federation and is supported partner organisations, including the Home Office’s National Fire Safety campaign, the National Fire Chief’s council, and London Fire Brigade.
The main objective of the campaign is to:
The correct specification, maintenance, and management of fire doors can be the difference between life and death for building occupants, as can their use. Propping a fire door open means that they won’t perform as they should in the event of a fire.
Everyone plays their part in ensuring a fire door performs as it should from the manufacturer through to the building users. Tenants and residents need to have confidence in them and have clear guidance about fire safety plans and measures, and be able to report concerns -such as fire doors that are ill-fitted, damaged, or poorly maintained - that are then actioned
There are some simple checks you can undertake depending on whether you are a building owner, or manager, landlord or occupier:
Certification: Look for a label or plug on top (or sometimes the side) of the door. No certification mark means you can’t be sure this is really a fire door.
Gaps: Check the gaps around the top and sides of the door are consistently less than 4mm when the door is closed. The gap under the door can be slightly larger (up to 8mm) but ideally you should not see light under the door. Gaps that are too big may allow smoke and fire to travel through the cracks.
Seals: Look for any intumescent seals around the door or frame. Check that they are intact with no sign of damage. These seals will expand if they are in contact with heat and will stop the fire (and in some cases the smoke) coming through the cracks.
Hinges: Check all hinges are firmly fixed (three or more of them) with no missing or broken screws.
Closing properly: Check the door closes firmly onto the latch without sticking on the floor or the frame. A fire door only works when its closed. It is completely useless if its wedged open or can’t close completely.
For more information on the importance on the Fire Door Safety Week campaign, visit https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/
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The team at Sentura Group exhibited as Firechief at The Fire Safety Event on the 7th – 9th September, showcasing our Lith-Ex range of products and our new PyroCloud range.
The Fire Safety Event alongside the Health & Safety Event, Security Event and The Facilities Event is the UK’s largest event series dedicated to improving the safety and security of people, property, and assets. New for 2021, The Emergency Services Show and Maintec ran alongside The Fire Safety Event.
The Fire Safety Event is dedicated to supporting industry practitioners, professionals, and organisations in achieving and maintaining the very highest standards of fire safety management. The event combines an unrivalled educational conference with an exhibition showcasing the most cutting-edge fire safety products and solutions.
Sentura Groups’ Managing Director Laurie Pollard commented: ‘We were beyond excited to have had the opportunity to meet lots of our existing and new customers face to face and indeed we did, there were lots of good conversations had and I look forward to seeing the outcome!’
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Fire Blankets are used to control fires that are not easily extinguished, maintaining a fire blanket for emergency fire situations at work in the office or other commercial premises could potentially save a company thousands of pounds in office equipment replacement or even someone’s life.
A fire blanket is simply a sheet of flame retardant material designed to extinguish small fires as they start. Fire blankets, for use in kitchens and around the home, should be made of either fibreglass or woven-nylon with silicone-based flame retardant. The fire blanket is folded and stored in a quick-release container which means it can be pulled out and placed over a fire to smother it.
A Fire Blanket can be used on Class A, B and D fires, which are those fuelled by ordinary combustibles such as wood or paper, by flammable liquids like oil or gas and by combustible metals including magnesium and titanium.
All fire blankets should have an ID sign so people can understand what to use them on safely. They work by cutting off the oxygen supply (oxygen is one of the three elements that a fire needs to burn) and smothering the fire.
How do you ensure that a fire blanket is still effective?
Fire blankets should be visually inspected regularly – ideally monthly; although Fire legislation in England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland suggests that good practice is to check whether a blanket has been used or damaged on a weekly basis. In the case of a commercial property, the building’s Responsible Person must also ensure that the fire blanket/s are checked by the fire equipment maintenance provider at least once every 12 months.
When carrying out a visual inspection of a fire blanket, you should ensure that*:
The responsible person or maintenance company should record the results of these visual inspections and arrange for any necessary corrective action, e.g., providing a new fire blanket.
Firechief recommends using fire blankets manufactured from premium K100 glass fibre cloth and kitemark certified BS EN 1869. Our range of Firechief fire blankets also carry a 5-year guarantee for peace of mind.
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Fire extinguishers are a crucial element of comprehensive fire safety and, in commercial and industrial properties, are often required by legal health and safety regulations.
However, fire extinguishers come in a range of types and, according to the kind of environment you live or work within, a particular model of fire extinguisher, or combination of fire extinguishers, will be necessary.
Use: Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are ideal for environments at risk of electrical appliances (Class E) and fires involving flammable liquids (Class B).
Dangers: CO2 extinguishers should not be used on fires involving solid materials, such as paper, wood, and fabric, and are not suitable for use on flammable gases.
How it works: The CO2 works by cutting off the fire’s oxygen supply. This then smothers it and, as it does so, extinguishes the flames.
Use: Water fire extinguishers are best for combatting Class A fires, for example fires involving organic solid materials, such as wood, cloth, fabric, paper, and plastics.
Dangers: Do not use on burning fat or oil and never use on fires involving electrical appliances.
How it works: The water released from the fire extinguisher soaks the burning materials, cooling them down and completely putting out the fire.
Water Additive extinguishers are similar to the traditional water extinguishers, designed to tackle Class A fires, however the chemical additives make these extinguishers much more effective when used and therefore come with a higher fire rating.
Use: Effective against both Class A and Class B fires, foam extinguishers can protect environments that are at risk from material fires, involving solids such as paper and wood, and from fires involving flammable liquids.
Dangers: Do not use on domestic chip or fat pan fires.
How it works: The foam is used to suffocate the fire and it seals the surface of the burning object or materials as it smothers it, cooling it down as it does so. It also prevents stray materials scattering and starting fires elsewhere.
Use: Ideal for multi-risk environments, powder extinguishers are effective at combatting Class A, B and C fires. Therefore, this means they can be used on solid materials, flammable liquids and gases and electrical equipment.
Dangers: Do not use powder fire extinguishers on fires involving cooking oils or fats.
How it works: The powder, which is released by a compressed gas, acts as an extinguishing agent to create an effective blanket over the flames, smothering its source and, as a result, cooling it and preventing it from spreading.
Use: Wet chemical extinguishers have been specifically designed for fires involving cooking oils and fats (Class F fires) making them ideal for commercial and residential kitchens.
Dangers: They are not suitable for, and should never be used to tackle, fires involving flammable liquids or gases, metals or fires involving electrical equipment.
How it works: The wet chemical present is released as a fine spray which then dampens the flames. Simultaneously, the chemical element reacts with the fuel of the fire to create a film, sealing the surface and completely extinguishing it.
Use: Suitable for Class A, B and C fires, they are specifically designed to tackle fires involving solids, flammable liquids, and flammable gases. They can also be used on electrical equipment.
Dangers: Automatic fire extinguishers are not suitable for fires involving cooking oil or fat.
How it works: Set off automatically, they usually protect a certain square footage by releasing an extinguishing agent. This makes them ideal for environments where manual operation is not always possible and where immediate activation is sometimes necessary, such as machinery and plant equipment, boat engine bays and flammable product storage areas.
If you need fire extinguishers or want any advice, call us on 0330 999 0019.
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Fires are separated into different classes. Depending on the type of fuel that is burning, each of these classes requires a different type of extinguisher. If the wrong extinguisher is used for the wrong fire, it can be incredibly dangerous and increase the risk to the user.
Class F fires are caused by the ignition of cooking oils and fats. These fires occur when the oils or fats reach their flash point – which is around 315 degrees. At 340 degrees, cooking oils and fats can achieve auto-ignition, these fires are extremely dangerous and can spread very quickly.
In order to extinguish a Class F fire, you will need to use a Wet Chemical Extinguisher. Every other type of extinguisher is unsuitable for this type of fire. The wet chemical extinguisher works by forming a layer on top of the burning oil which prevents oxygen from reaching and worsening the fire.
When using a wet chemical extinguisher, it is important to remain a safe distance from the actual fire itself and position the extinguisher above the flames, squeeze the lever to release the chemical spray allowing it to fall onto the fire from above. This will suffocate the fire and reduce the flame.
An F Class fire is particularly common in domestic and commercial kitchens. To try and minimise the risk of this type of fire breaking out it is vital that any pans of hot oil or fat are not left unattended, any spillages of these should also be cleaned up as quickly as possible, too.
When cooking with oils and fats, make sure open flames and hobs are turned off when they are no longer needed. While these may not result in a Class F fire, they can easily turn into fires of other classifications.
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Sentura Group is very proud to announce that Customer Care Apprentice Emily Russ has successfully completed her Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with a distinction!
Emily started at Sentura in September 2019 in a Customer Care Apprentice role and now joins the team as a fully-fledged Customer Care Assistant.
‘I enjoyed studying towards my apprenticeship because it allowed me to gain experience in the workplace at the same time,’ said Emily. ‘Additionally, it has allowed me to grow my knowledge of our business and products, as well as understanding how businesses operate generally day to day’.
Managing Director Laurie Pollard commented; ‘Emily is our second successful Apprentice within the business and once again, it has been a very positive experience. We are all delighted for Emily and look forward to seeing her grow and develop further in her role within the Customer Care team’.
‘Despite undertaking her Apprenticeship during a difficult period with the global pandemic, Emily didn’t let this affect her focus. We are pleased and proud that her hard work and determination has paid off, well done, Emily’!
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Office fire safety is always important - whether you are working in the office at the moment or not. There are many different aspects of fire safety that play their part in protecting those in the building from danger.
According to the independent fire protection company City Fire Protection, the following is what you need to know to ensure your colleagues and premises are kept safe from the risk of fire.
In any office, the responsible person may be one of a number of people just depending on the workplace. It’s generally either the owner, employer, or if you rent your office space, the occupier of the premises. This person is therefore responsible for a number of things including:
Offices are filled with electrical equipment and the majority of the time there are no issues. However, it only takes one faulty piece of equipment to create a fire which is why it is so important to check equipment for faults and ensure lighting isn’t too close to flammable items. PAT testing for portable appliances can help to ensure all the equipment in the office is safe and identify those items that may need replacing due to faults.
If your office uses portable heaters, careful consideration should be given as the intense heat can inadvertently create a hazard if placed too close to waste bins or in confined spaces without ventilation.
In addition to the office equipment supplied, employees may bring in personal equipment such as phone chargers, which are not PAT tested and may not be CE marked therefore this can compromise the safety of the office space.
Having a properly planned evacuation route is crucial, as although you may think people know where to go, without a plan, there could be serious consequences as a swift, safe exit is vital to avoid loss of lives. Keeping these routes clear is also crucial.
Fire exit signage can help with the safe evacuation of a building, as well as directing both staff and visitors to where the correct assembly point is. Not having the right equipment in place for the safe evacuation of disabled persons is also something offices need to consider as this is required under the Equality Act 2010.
Also beware, even wedging a fire door open can be dangerous in an office environment as you may compromise the compartmentalisation in place to prevent the fire from spreading for up to 30 minutes, which allows safe evacuation of the building.
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The Sentura team has raised £2,115 for the local Air Ambulance Service.
The team took on the Air Ambulance Superhero challenge and committed to walk, run, cycle or swim 214 miles, which is the distance of the perimeter of the 5 counties covered by the Air Ambulance Service (Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire) in one week.
The Sentura team smashed their initial target of raising £2000 for the charity and also completed almost three circuits of the 214 mile, five counties perimeter, covering a total of 556 miles.
Sentura’s Managing Director Laurie Pollard said: ‘Our local air ambulance service was originally voted for by the team as one of two charities for Sentura to support during 2020. However due to Covid 19 last year we were unable to undertake our usual fundraising challenges but with restrictions easing a little this Spring, we decided that this was the time to make it happen!
‘Fundraising across all charities has been hit hard over the past year – yet despite this the Air Ambulance service has continued to fly lifesaving missions. We set our fundraising target of £2000 to cover the cost of one of these missions and help the Air Ambulance continue its incredibly important work. As ever, our customers and suppliers as well as friends and family of the Sentura team have been extremely generous in their support for our charity fundraising and we thank them for their support in helping us achieve our target for this great cause’.
Vicky Evans, Community Fundraising Executive Leicestershire, and Rutland for WNDLR said:
‘We are thrilled that the Sentura team chose to support us as the charity for their incredible challenge. We felt that cycling, walking, running, or swimming the circumference of the counties that we serve was particularly poignant to help highlight our lifesaving work across those communities. With each of our missions costing £1,700 and attending on average 10 missions a day, support such as this is vital to keep us flying and saving lives. We rely on the generous support of our community as we receive no government funding for our daily missions. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sentura Group for not only their wonderful support but also for raising an incredible £2,100!
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