UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
11698416 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 December 2024

End date: 30 November 2025

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

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

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Directors' report period ended 30 November 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2025

Principal activities of the company

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be UK based Chef's Union.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025

David Hughes
Brendon Ireland
Anne McElderry
Brian McElderry
Karen Murphy


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
29 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Brian McElderry
Status: Director

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 7,436
Cost of sales: ( 1,491 ) ( 122 )
Gross profit(or loss): 5,945 (122)
Administrative expenses: ( 5,106 ) 785
Other operating income: 2,000
Operating profit(or loss): 839 2,663
Profit(or loss) before tax: 839 2,663
Tax: 120 ( 126 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 959 2,537

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Balance sheet

As at 30 November 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 1,470 0
Total fixed assets: 1,470 0
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 5,578 6,975
Total current assets: 5,578 6,975
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 3,315 ) ( 4,201 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 2,263 2,774
Total assets less current liabilities: 3,733 2,774
Total net assets (liabilities): 3,733 2,774
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 3,733 2,774
Total members' funds: 3,733 2,774

The notes form part of these financial statements

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 November 2025 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 29 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Brian McElderry
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

  • 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

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

    Other accounting policies

    Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 December 2024 0 0
Additions 1,837 1,837
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 November 2025 1,837 1,837
Depreciation
At 1 December 2024 0 0
Charge for year 367 367
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 November 2025 367 367
Net book value
At 30 November 2025 1,470 1,470
At 30 November 2024 0 0

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 November 2025

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Taxation and social security 126
Other creditors 3,315 4,075
Total 3,315 4,201

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

UNICHEF, THE NATIONAL CHEFS UNION CIC

Company Number: 11698416 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 November 2025

Company activities and impact

CIC Statement How the Company’s Activities Have Benefited the Community in the Financial Year 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. Has there been a consultation with stakeholders? -If so, give details of any consultation with stakeholders Has there been a consultation with stakeholders? -If so, give details of any consultation with stakeholders There have been no consultations in the last financial year

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 July 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Brian McElderry
Status: Director