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UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
42Poor
↓ 1.4vs last year
#4045 in UK
#1405 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00029140
Registered Address
Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DY
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,140
Turnover
£1,622,921,000
EBITDA
£231,523,000

Additional Details

Website
https://unilever.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 June 1889
Nature of Business
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
69 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:180 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
26%
31-60 Days
11%
After 60 Days
63%
Not Paid Within Terms3%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202528 Jul 20256926%11%63%3%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20246828%11%61%3%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20236728%11%60%1%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202226 Jan 20236629%11%59%3%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20226728%13%59%2%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202101 Feb 20226530%15%55%1%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20216627%19%54%2%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20206626%19%55%4%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20206132%22%46%3%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20196328%23%49%4%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20196230%23%46%7%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20186230%24%46%4%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Unilever U.K. Central Resources Limited standard payment terms are 90 days from receipt of a valid invoice. We offer payment terms of 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice for SME suppliers, charities and business associations.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

180

Dispute Resolution Process

Suppliers can get in touch with Unilever's Accounts Payable Helpdesk for any invoice or payment queries via phone or by logging a request using the Supplier Query Form also find out How To Invoice Unilever. The website also provides information on what to include on invoices, how to read a purchase order or escalate an existing query.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED is a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods company UNILEVER, operating in the United Kingdom. The company is responsible for managing the central resources of UNILEVER's operations in the UK.

One of the key focuses of UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED is sustainability. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices throughout its operations. This includes reducing its carbon footprint, promoting sustainable sourcing of raw materials, and reducing waste and water usage.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including popular brands such as Dove, Lipton, and Ben & Jerry's. These products range from personal care and home care products to food and beverages.

Some key people in UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED include the CEO, Nitin Paranjpe, and the CFO, Graeme Pitkethly. The company also has a dedicated team of sustainability experts who work towards achieving the company's sustainability goals.

For more information on UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED and its sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at https://www.unilever.co.uk/ or contact them at their registered office address: Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DY.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
-£935,569,000
Total Current Assets
£215,698,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,000,718,000

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Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell