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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 22 Jul 2025 | 50 | 12% | 73% | 15% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 50 | 8% | 80% | 12% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 48 | 10% | 79% | 11% | 11% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 26 Jan 2024 | 48 | 10% | 79% | 11% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 20 Jul 2023 | 46 | 11% | 79% | 10% | 10% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 16 Jan 2023 | 44 | 12% | 82% | 6% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 45 | 10% | 85% | 5% | 5% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 46 | 9% | 85% | 6% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 47 | 15% | 76% | 9% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jul 2020 | 31 Jul 2020 | 49 | 10% | 78% | 11% | 11% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 03 Feb 2020 | 46 | 11% | 82% | 7% | 7% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 22 Jul 2019 | 49 | 13% | 79% | 8% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 01 Feb 2019 | 49 | 10% | 82% | 8% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 16 Aug 2018 | 45 | 15% | 78% | 7% | 7% |
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Standard payment terms
The Charity’s terms and conditions are published on its website www.chesterzoo.org. They state that it pays suppliers on a net monthly basis. This means suppliers are paid on or before the last working day of the month following the date of a correctly rendered invoice. Suppliers will therefore be paid between a minimum of 28 days and a maximum of 62 days from the date of their invoice. The Charity does not have standard payment terms expressed in a number of days.
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
62
The Charity aims to maintain strong partnerships with its suppliers and so any disputes are generally resolved by discussion between the key representatives from both parties. However, if the dispute is unresolved, the Charity reserves the right to appoint legal representation and if necessary to terminate the contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the supplier.
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
The North of England Zoological Society is the registered charity that owns and operates Chester Zoo. Incorporated in 1934, it manages the zoo's animal collections, habitats and visitor attractions across more than 130 acres, housing over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. The organisation also carries out conservation, science and education work, partnering with organisations in over 20 countries and running an International Conservation Academy and Centre for Zoo Science. Income from ticket sales, memberships and retail supports its charitable conservation activities. It is governed by a board of trustees and trades publicly under the name Chester Zoo rather than its registered society name.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: chesterzoo.org · chesterzoo.org