for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
| Directors report | |
| Profit and loss | |
| Balance sheet | |
| Additional notes | |
| Balance sheet notes | |
| Community Interest Report |
Directors' report period ended
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
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
for the Period Ended
| 31 December 2024 | 28 February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
|
|
£ |
£ |
| Turnover: |
|
|
| Cost of sales: |
(
|
(
|
| Gross profit(or loss): |
|
( |
| Distribution costs: |
|
|
| Administrative expenses: |
(
|
(
|
| Other operating income: |
|
|
| Operating profit(or loss): |
|
( |
| Interest receivable and similar income: |
|
|
| Interest payable and similar charges: |
|
|
| Profit(or loss) before tax: |
|
( |
| Tax: |
|
|
| Profit(or loss) for the financial year: |
|
( |
As at
| Notes | 31 December 2024 | 28 February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
| Called up share capital not paid: |
|
|
|
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible assets: |
|
|
|
| Tangible assets: |
|
|
|
| Investments: |
|
|
|
| Total fixed assets: |
|
|
|
| Current assets | |||
| Stocks: |
|
|
|
| Debtors: | 3 |
|
|
| Cash at bank and in hand: |
|
|
|
| Investments: |
|
|
|
| Total current assets: |
|
|
|
| Prepayments and accrued income: |
|
|
|
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: | 4 |
(
|
(
|
| Net current assets (liabilities): |
( |
( |
|
| Total assets less current liabilities: |
( |
( |
|
| Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |
|
|
|
| Provision for liabilities: |
|
|
|
| Accruals and deferred income: |
|
|
|
| Total net assets (liabilities): |
( |
( |
|
| Capital and reserves | |||
| Called up share capital: |
|
|
|
| Share premium account: |
|
|
|
| Other reserves: |
|
|
|
| Profit and loss account: |
( |
( |
|
| Total Shareholders' funds: |
( |
( |
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 31 December 2024
Basis of measurement and preparation
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
| 31 December 2024 | 28 February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees during the period |
|
|
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
| 31 December 2024 | 28 February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors |
|
|
| Prepayments and accrued income |
|
|
| Other debtors |
|
|
| Total |
|
|
| Debtors due after more than one year: |
|
|
for the Period Ended 31 December 2024
| 31 December 2024 | 28 February 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Bank loans and overdrafts |
|
|
| Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts |
|
|
| Trade creditors |
|
|
| Taxation and social security |
|
|
| Accruals and deferred income |
|
|
| Other creditors |
|
|
| Total |
|
|
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.
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 have received remuneration for their contracted roles within the CIC. No benefits outside of agreed pay have been provided.
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