FINE LADY BAKERIES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
46Poor
5.4vs last year
#3845 in UK
#62 in Food And Drink
#170 in East Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
00455692
Registered Address
Bugbrooke Mills, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QH
Status
Active
Employee Count
763
Turnover
£185,268,000
EBITDA
£9,045,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
18 June 1948
Nature of Business
10710 - Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Industries
Food And Drink, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
East Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
51 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
12%
31-60 Days
67%
After 60 Days
21%
Not Paid Within Terms45%

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: 2024-10-11
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202515 Oct 20254533%20%47%44%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202515 May 20254515%66%19%56%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202317 Oct 20234713%70%17%46%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202221 Oct 20224713%68%18%45%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202220 Apr 20224513%70%17%33%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202126 Oct 20215613%67%20%44%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202123 Apr 20214812%70%18%59%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202016 Oct 20204615%65%19%43%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201918 Oct 20194515%67%18%41%

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

Standard payment terms range between 30 days from the date of invoice to 60 days following the end of the month of invoice.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Any payment disputes should be directed to accounts@flbltd.co.uk or through our switchboard on 01295 227600, asking for Accounts Payable. We investigate all disputes and aim to resolve them as soon as possible

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

Fine Lady Bakeries Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of bakery products. The company was founded in 1912 and has since grown to become one of the leading bakeries in the country.

The company's sustainability program is a key part of their business operations. They are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and implementing sustainable practices in all aspects of their business. This includes sourcing ingredients locally, promoting energy efficiency, and reducing waste through recycling and composting.

Fine Lady Bakeries offers a wide range of bakery products including bread, rolls, pastries, and cakes. They use high-quality ingredients and traditional baking methods to ensure their products are of the highest quality. The company also offers gluten-free and vegan options to cater to different dietary needs.

The company is led by a team of key people, including the Managing Director, Production Director, and Sales Director. They are dedicated to maintaining the company's reputation for excellence and driving its growth in the market.

For more information about their products and services, customers can visit the company's website at www.fineladybakeries.co.uk. The registered office address is Fine Lady Bakeries Limited, 1-3 Huxley Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 6AB. Customers can also contact the company by phone at 01933 671110 or by email at info@fineladybakeries.co.uk.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£414
Net Worth
£14,658,730
Total Current Assets
£30,967,639
Total Current Liabilities
£35,208,465

Company Location