WITTINGTON INVESTMENTS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
95Excellent
4.8vs last year
#496 in UK
#17 in Travel And Transportation
#247 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00366054
Registered Address
Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 4QY
Status
Active
Employee Count
134,881
Turnover
£20,028,000,000
EBITDA
£2,273,000,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 March 1941
Nature of Business
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
14 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
86%
31-60 Days
12%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

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: 2025-03-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
18 Mar 2025 - 12 Sept 202514 Oct 20251494%5%1%6%
14 Sept 2024 - 17 Mar 202531 Mar 20251486%12%2%14%
17 Sept 2023 - 17 Mar 202402 Apr 20242483%6%11%2%
18 Mar 2023 - 16 Sept 202303 Oct 20231887%8%5%2%
12 Mar 2022 - 17 Sept 202223 Sept 20222183%11%6%2%
19 Sept 2021 - 11 Mar 202231 Mar 20221786%9%5%2%
13 Mar 2021 - 18 Sept 202108 Oct 20211988%6%6%2%
13 Sept 2020 - 12 Mar 202108 Apr 20211688%7%5%2%
16 Mar 2020 - 12 Sept 202012 Oct 20201978%16%6%2%
16 Mar 2019 - 15 Sept 201915 Oct 20191984%11%5%2%

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

Range from 14-30 days

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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Any issues with late or non payment should be raised with Wittington Investments contact and finance team

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

Wittington Investments Limited is a British investment company that was founded in 1929. The company has a strong commitment towards sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions. They have also invested in renewable energy sources and have implemented sustainable sourcing policies for their products. Wittington Investments Limited is committed to operating in an ethical and responsible manner, and this is reflected in their products and services.

The company offers a range of products and services in various industries such as retail, hotels, and luxury goods. Some of their well-known brands include Fortnum & Mason, Primark, and Selfridges. They also have investments in the healthcare industry through their ownership of the Alliance Boots pharmacy chain.

Wittington Investments Limited has a team of key people who are responsible for the company's success. This includes Chairman Garfield Weston, CEO George Weston, and CFO Ian Meakins. The team is dedicated to achieving the company's goals and driving sustainable growth.

To learn more about Wittington Investments Limited and their initiatives, interested individuals can visit their website at www.wittington.com. The company's registered office address is located at 1st Floor, 40 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LT, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,596,000,000
Net Worth
£6,315,000,000
Total Current Assets
£8,276,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£3,748,000,000

Company Location