UNCOMFORTABLE TOURS C.I.C.

Company Registration Number:
14682426 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 29 February 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

UNCOMFORTABLE TOURS C.I.C.

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

UNCOMFORTABLE TOURS C.I.C.

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
29 February 2024 to 31 December 2024

Waqas Mirza
Olivia Durand


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
8 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Olivia Durand
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

31 December 2024 28 February 2024


£

£
Turnover: 15,140 24,606
Cost of sales: ( 12,617 ) ( 30,896 )
Gross profit(or loss): 2,523 (6,290)
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 369 ) ( 194 )
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): 2,154 (6,484)
Interest receivable and similar income: 0 0
Interest payable and similar charges: 0 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 2,154 (6,484)
Tax: 0 0
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 2,154 (6,484)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 31 December 2024 28 February 2024


£

£
Called up share capital not paid: 0 0
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets:   0 0
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 0
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors: 3 6,430 4,930
Cash at bank and in hand: 654 0
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 7,084 4,930
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 11,412 ) ( 11,412 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (4,328) (6,482)
Total assets less current liabilities: (4,328) ( 6,482)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): (4,328) (6,482)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 2 2
Share premium account: 0 0
Other reserves: 0 0
Profit and loss account: (4,330 ) (6,484 )
Total Shareholders' funds: ( 4,328 ) (6,482)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 8 August 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Olivia Durand
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

UNCOMFORTABLE TOURS C.I.C.

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    31 December 2024 28 February 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Debtors

31 December 2024 28 February 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 4,930 4,930
Prepayments and accrued income 0 0
Other debtors 1,500 0
Total 6,430 4,930
Debtors due after more than one year: 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

31 December 2024 28 February 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 0
Taxation and social security 0 0
Accruals and deferred income 0 0
Other creditors 11,412 11,412
Total 11,412 11,412

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

UNCOMFORTABLE TOURS C.I.C.

Company Number: 14682426 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

In the financial year, Uncomfortable Tours CIC has expanded its critical walking tours and workshops within both cities it operates; Cambridge and York. The company's activities have created spaces for public discussion of difficult histories, focusing on themes such as migration, empire, inequality, gender, religion, and contested memory in each city. Key impacts include; Delivering regular public and private tours across both cities, engaging thousands of participants. Supporting the local visitor economies by collaborating with independent cafes, community organisations, and heritage institutions. Providing employment and training for graduate students and early-career researchers in the humanities, enabling them to gain skills in public engagement and accessible history communication. Running educational programmes for schools and universities, which support curriculum learning and critical engagement with the past. By highlighting stories that are often absent from traditional narratives, Uncomfortable Tours has fostered inclusive dialogue, broadened public understanding of history, and contributed positively to the cultural life of each city.

Consultation with stakeholders

Our stakeholders include Local communities in Cambridge and York Students and academic staff at partner universities in both cities Heritage and cultural institutions such as museums and galleries Visitors and tourists participating in our tours Our staff team, freelance guides, and volunteers Consultation has taken place through; Structured participant feedback and online surveys after tours and workshops Ongoing discussions with museums, cultural organisation, and festival partners Feedback from university collaborators on content relevance and educational value Regular internal meetings with staff and freelance guides Actions taken in response to consultation have included: Developing new tours and walks in Cambridge and York in response to local demand Adjusting scripts and routes to improve accessibility and reflect partner input Strengthening collaborations with city festivals and visitor centres to reach broaded audiences Researching and publishing educational blog highlighting local histories in both cities

Directors' remuneration

Directors have received remuneration for their contracted roles within the CIC. No benefits outside of agreed pay have been provided.

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
8 August 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Olivia Durand
Status: Director