SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
81Good
3.9vs last year
#1634 in UK
#57 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#279 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00138256
Registered Address
17 Court Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AX
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,762
Turnover
£166,267,000
EBITDA
£17,807,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 November 1914
Nature of Business
11050 - Manufacture of beer
46342 - Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
55100 - Hotels and similar accommodation
56302 - Public houses and bars
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
34 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
82%
31-60 Days
14%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms19%

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: 2025-07-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 202518 Jul 20253482%14%4%19%
24 Dec 2023 - 29 Jun 202426 Jul 20243677%14%9%22%
25 Jun 2023 - 23 Dec 202322 Jan 20243566%27%7%33%
26 Dec 2022 - 24 Jun 202324 Jul 20233675%20%5%25%
26 Dec 2021 - 25 Jun 202219 Jul 20223677%18%5%23%
27 Jun 2021 - 25 Dec 202124 Jan 20223378%17%5%23%
27 Dec 2020 - 26 Jun 202109 Jul 20214270%19%11%34%
28 Jun 2020 - 26 Dec 202006 Jan 20213768%24%8%35%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201829 Jan 20192886%10%4%32%

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

We have the following standard terms: • 7 days • 14 days • 21 days • 30 days • 60 days • 75 days • 10th day of month following month of invoice • 15th day of month following month of invoice • 20th day of month following month of invoice • 28th day of month following month of invoice • 30th day of month following month of invoice • 60th day of month following month of invoice

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Our accounts payable administrator is the point of contact and receives a phone call/email. This role then contacts the appropriate person in the company if required.

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

Shepherd Neame Limited is a British brewery and pub company that was founded in 1698 and is based in Faversham, Kent. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

The company's sustainability program includes reducing energy and water consumption, recycling waste, and sourcing ingredients locally to support the community and reduce carbon emissions from transportation. They also use renewable energy sources and have installed solar panels at their brewery.

Shepherd Neame Limited produces a variety of award-winning beers, including their flagship brand Spitfire, as well as a range of cask ales, lagers, and ciders. They also have a distillery that produces a selection of premium spirits, such as gin and whisky.

The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Neame, who is the fifth generation of the Neame family to run the business. They also have a team of experienced directors and managers who oversee the operations of the company.

Shepherd Neame Limited can be contacted through their website, which also provides information about their products, sustainability efforts, and history. Their registered office address is at 17 Court Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AX. Overall, Shepherd Neame Limited is a well-established and sustainable company that is dedicated to producing high-quality beverages while also caring for the environment.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,444,000
Net Worth
£178,373,000
Total Current Assets
£29,379,000
Total Current Liabilities
£32,773,000

Company Location