for the Period Ended 30 November 2024
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2024
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2023
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30 November 2024
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 30 November 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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During the financial year, Unichef CIC has continued to deliver measurable benefits to the UK’s professional chef community, aligning with our founding objective of improving working conditions, mental health awareness, and vocational representation for culinary professionals. Key community benefits provided in the year include: Direct Employment and Tribunal Support: We assisted numerous chefs facing unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, and mental health-related challenges, helping them navigate employment law, submit tribunal claims, and achieve successful outcomes. Mental Health Advocacy: We continued to raise awareness around heat stress, anxiety, and stress-related disorders within kitchens. We provided signposting and informal support to chefs struggling with mental health, reinforcing our early commitment to embed wellbeing in the core of our operations. Educational Resources and Campaigning: Through our online platforms, we disseminated industry-specific information on rights at work, apprenticeships, ethical recruitment, and fair pay. This included free-to-access guides and practical information tailored to hospitality professionals. Vocational Representation: We served as a voice for chefs who would otherwise lack representation. By being non-political and chef-led, we bridged the gap between traditional trade unionism and the modern hospitality workforce. Inclusivity and Community Engagement: We maintained a platform welcoming chefs of all backgrounds, including young apprentices, migrants, women, and neurodiverse workers, groups often underrepresented in hospitality. Sustainability and Resilience: Unichef has operated within its means without debt, using member subscriptions solely to reinvest in support services, legal access, and awareness campaigns, demonstrating community-first values and financial stewardship. Unichef’s activities continue to build community resilience within one of the UK’s most pressured sectors. Through a combination of advocacy, individual support, education, and industry leadership, we remain committed to supporting chefs’ rights, wellbeing, and future employability.
No consultation with stakeholders
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 August 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Brian McElderry
Status: Director