JOHN INNES CENTRE

PaymentCheck Score 2025
75Fair
0.7vs last year
#2100 in UK
#124 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
00511709
Registered Address
Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH
Status
Active
Employee Count
344
Turnover
£78,782,000
EBITDA
£32,942,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
25 September 1952
Nature of Business
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Industries
Professional Services
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
26 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
75%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms56%

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: 2025-04-22
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 202530 Oct 20252576%22%2%55%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202522 Apr 20252675%22%3%56%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202425 Apr 20242674%23%3%54%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20232577%20%3%51%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202225 Oct 20222776%21%3%56%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202122 Oct 20212677%19%4%59%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202129 Apr 20213763%26%11%63%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201911 Oct 20192474%25%1%68%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201831 Oct 20182964%33%3%70%

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

The Buyer shall make a payment within 30 days after the month end in which it received a correctly rendered VAT invoice from 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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoice processing is managed by the Accounts Payable team and any supplier queries are initially reviewed within the team. In the event that the Accounts Payable team are unable to resolve the matter, the dispute will be discussed between the Supplier and the relevant colleague to ensure satisfactory resolution for both the Supplier and the Company.

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

The John Innes Centre is a research institute located in Norwich, United Kingdom, dedicated to plant and microbial science. Their mission is to generate knowledge and apply it to improve agriculture, human health, and the environment.

Their sustainability program focuses on finding innovative solutions to global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable agriculture. They conduct research on sustainable farming practices, develop disease-resistant crops, and work towards reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.

The centre offers a wide range of products and services, including seeds, plants, and microbial resources for research purposes. They also provide training and education opportunities for scientists and students in the field of plant and microbial science. Additionally, they offer consultancy services to assist farmers and agribusinesses in implementing sustainable practices.

The key people at the John Innes Centre include the director, Professor Dale Sanders, and a team of renowned scientists and researchers. They collaborate with national and international partners to achieve their goals and make a global impact.

The contact information for the John Innes Centre is as follows: Website: www.jic.ac.uk Registered Office Address: John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£37,668,000
Net Worth
£104,438,000
Total Current Assets
£50,209,000
Total Current Liabilities
£21,193,000

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