DANIEL THWAITES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

PaymentCheck Score 2025
59Fair
0.4vs last year
#3103 in UK
#125 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#233 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
00051702
Registered Address
Myerscough Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, BB2 7LB
Status
Active
Employee Count
912
Turnover
£108,800,000
EBITDA
£19,100,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
17 March 1897
Nature of Business
11050 - Manufacture of beer
55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation
56101 - Licensed restaurants
56302 - Public houses and bars
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Travel And Transportation
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
22%
31-60 Days
76%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms2%

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: 2025-04-17
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202529 Oct 20253923%76%1%1%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202517 Apr 20253922%76%2%2%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202417 Apr 20243923%74%3%3%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202318 Oct 20234020%77%3%3%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202219 Oct 20224217%79%4%4%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202125 Oct 20214219%75%6%6%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 20214715%75%10%10%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201915 Oct 20194318%75%7%7%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201831 Oct 2018428%84%8%9%

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

The standard payment terms adopted by Daniel Thwaites PLC are for invoices to be settled at the end of month following the month of invoice i.e. an average of 45 days. There have been no changes to this policy during the reporting period.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

At Daniel Thwaites PLC, we strive to resolve all queries and disputes on a timely basis. Suppliers with invoice queries are required to contact the purchase ledger department regarding non-payment of invoices. Please email accountspayable@thwaites.co.uk.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Daniel Thwaites Public Limited Company is a British hospitality and brewing company that was founded in 1807. The company operates a portfolio of over 200 pubs, inns, and hotels across the UK, as well as a brewery and a distribution network.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include using renewable energy sources, reducing water and energy consumption, and implementing waste reduction and recycling programs. The company also supports local and sustainable sourcing for its products.

Thwaites' portfolio includes a range of award-winning beers and ales, as well as a selection of premium wines, spirits, and soft drinks. The company also offers a variety of food options, from traditional pub fare to fine dining experiences. Thwaites also operates a hotel division, offering a range of accommodation options from luxury country houses to city center hotels.

The company's key people include Richard Bailey, the CEO, and Jonny Jones, the Chairman. Thwaites' registered office address is at Daniel Thwaites PLC, Star Brewery, Penny Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6HA. The company's website is www.thwaites.co.uk, where customers can find information on their products and services, as well as make bookings and reservations.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£2,000,000
Net Worth
£242,000,000
Total Current Assets
£8,800,000
Total Current Liabilities
£21,700,000

Company Location