C.BREWER & SONS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
58Fair
0.8vs last year
#3189 in UK
#112 in Supply Chain
#522 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00203852
Registered Address
123/127 Ashford Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN21 3TR
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,271
Turnover
£211,193,000
EBITDA
£13,336,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 February 1925
Nature of Business
47520 - Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
38 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
32%
31-60 Days
61%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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: 2025-01-28
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 202529 Jul 20254032%58%10%21%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202411 Jul 20243831%61%8%20%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202219 Jan 20234130%59%11%17%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202225 Jul 20223928%66%7%15%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20223927%67%6%10%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202116 Jul 20214123%68%9%17%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202021 Jan 20213926%67%7%13%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20204124%69%7%14%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20194122%71%7%16%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20193926%68%6%13%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20183438%58%4%39%

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

C Brewers & Sons Ltd standard payment term is End of Month following the month of invoice date. Variations to these standard payment terms are by exception only and agreed with the supplier.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

All suppliers have clear contact details for our Accounts Payable team who will endeavour to resolve any issues in the first instance. Issues which cannot be resolved are promptly passed to either the ordering department or branch to resolve.

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

C.BREWER & SONS LIMITED is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 250 years. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality products and services while also being committed to sustainability.

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact through various initiatives such as using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and promoting energy efficiency. They have also implemented a carbon offsetting program to offset their carbon footprint.

C.BREWER & SONS LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services including construction materials, renewable energy solutions, and waste management services. They have a strong reputation for their quality products and reliable services.

The key people at C.BREWER & SONS LIMITED include the current managing director, John Brewer, and the company's founder, Charles Brewer. Their expertise and leadership have played a significant role in the success of the company.

For more information on their products and services, interested individuals can visit the company's website at www.cbrewer.co.uk. The registered office address is located at Brewer House, Main Street, London, UK. C.BREWER & SONS LIMITED continues to be a reputable and sustainable company, dedicated to providing top-notch products and services to its customers.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£23,051,000
Net Worth
£66,024,000
Total Current Assets
£86,352,000
Total Current Liabilities
£33,149,000

Company Location