CADBURY UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
25Very Poor
2.4vs last year
#4387 in UK
#278 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
00155256
Registered Address
Bournville Place Bournville Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, England, B30 2LU
Status
Active
Employee Count
809
Turnover
£142,924,000
EBITDA
£33,978,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
19 May 1919
Nature of Business
10821 - Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
96 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:180 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
8%
31-60 Days
26%
After 60 Days
66%
Not Paid Within Terms10%

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: 2025-08-04
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 202504 Aug 2025968%26%66%10%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 2025869%26%65%11%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20249814%38%48%17%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202301 Feb 20245247%24%29%24%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202326 Jul 20236538%14%48%26%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202206 Feb 20237336%8%56%14%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202131 Jul 20215550%10%40%26%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202003 Aug 20207635%11%54%30%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20207048%13%39%36%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20191990%4%5%52%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20181886%5%9%35%

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

60 days from the date of receiving the invoice. Specific payment terms outside the standard terms are agreed with some suppliers on a case-by-case basis, provided that they are not grossly unfair.

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

Disputes are resolved in line with our standard terms and conditions, or specific contractual terms agreed.

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

CADBURY UK LIMITED is a confectionery company based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1824 by John Cadbury and has since become one of the world's leading chocolate and confectionery brands.

The company's main activities include manufacturing and selling a wide range of confectionery products, including chocolate bars, biscuits, and candy. They also offer a variety of seasonal and specialty products, such as Easter eggs and Christmas selection boxes.

CADBURY UK LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have set targets to reduce carbon emissions, water usage, and waste production in their operations. They also work closely with their suppliers and farmers to ensure sustainable sourcing of ingredients, particularly cocoa.

Some of their popular products include Cadbury Dairy Milk, Flake, and Twirl chocolate bars, as well as Cadbury Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs. They also offer a range of lower-sugar options and have introduced vegan and dairy-free versions of their products.

The company is led by a team of key people, including the CEO, Mark Schneider, and the Chairman, Urs Rohner. They have a dedicated team responsible for sustainability, headed by Louise Stigant, Managing Director for the UK & Ireland.

CADBURY UK LIMITED can be contacted through their website, www.cadbury.co.uk, or at their registered office address: Cadbury House, Uxbridge Business Park, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH. With their commitment to sustainability and delicious confectionery products, CADBURY UK LIMITED continues to be a favorite brand among consumers in the UK and around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£36,666,000
Total Current Assets
£110,185,000
Total Current Liabilities
£73,603,000

Company Location