The data shows a decreasing trend in the average time taken for BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME to pay invoices to suppliers. From the first period (Jan 2018 - Jun 2018) to the second period (Jul 2018 - Dec 2018), there was a decrease in the average time to pay from 36 days to 33 days. This trend continued in the third period (Jan 2019 - Jun 2019) with a further decrease to 24 days.
The data shows a slight volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. In the first period, 84% of invoices were paid within 30 days, which decreased to 77% in the second period but increased again to 85% in the third period. However, there is a larger volatility in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days. In the first period, 5% of invoices were paid later than 60 days, which increased to 6% in the second period and then decreased significantly to only 1% in the third period.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 23 Sept 2019 | 24 | 85% | 14% | 1% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 18 Feb 2019 | 33 | 77% | 17% | 6% | 20% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 27 Jul 2018 | 36 | 84% | 11% | 5% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Supplier invoices are paid 30 days from the date of invoice, subject to goods or services having been received as contracted for.
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
30
Disputes are resolved via a process of dialogue between the contractor, finance department and the commissioning department of the Home that had sourced the goods or services.
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
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is a charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dogs and cats at its centres, and shares expertise with other rescue organisations. It has operated since 1860, describing itself as being here for every dog and cat, offering rehoming services, pet care advice and support for owners. The organisation also runs fundraising activities, including raffles, lotteries and gifts in wills, to support its animal welfare work. Its registered office is in London and it holds charity registration number 206394. The company was incorporated in 1933 and its SIC classification is veterinary activities, reflecting its animal care and rehoming operations rather than a commercial veterinary practice.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: battersea.org.uk · battersea.org.uk