R.TWINING AND COMPANY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
79Good
0.6vs last year
#1818 in UK
#69 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#786 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00525071
Registered Address
Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 4QY
Status
Active
Employee Count
405
Turnover
£221,591,000
EBITDA
£86,072,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 October 1953
Nature of Business
46370 - Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
72%
31-60 Days
23%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms19%

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: 2025-03-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202528 Mar 20252972%23%5%19%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202429 Mar 20242568%30%2%11%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202317 Mar 20232768%26%5%14%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202229 Sept 20223060%35%5%15%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202230 Mar 20223158%34%8%10%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202130 Sept 20212960%34%6%15%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202125 Mar 20212764%30%6%10%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202029 Sept 20202864%32%4%10%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201929 Mar 20193741%43%16%52%

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 for suppliers are within 60 days of the invoice. This is stated on all our purchase orders and applied to all suppliers, unless different terms are negotiated. Where suppliers are identified as small, our standard practice is to pay these within 30 days of the invoice, unless shorter terms are negotiated.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

1. Suppliers are advised at the time of sending a purchase order to raise any future queries with the person who has created them. The Finance team are able to inform suppliers with the name of this person. 2. If a supplier believes we have failed to make a payment within the time it is due then they would normally raise this with either the person who raised the purchase order or the Finance team. 3. Twinings take a proactive approach to managing any disputes regarding payments.

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

R.TWINING AND COMPANY LIMITED is a British tea company that has been in operation since 1706. They are known for their high-quality teas and have a strong commitment to sustainability.

The company's sustainability program includes initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste, and support ethical sourcing practices. They have invested in renewable energy sources and have implemented recycling programs at their facilities.

R.TWINING AND COMPANY LIMITED offers a wide range of tea products, including traditional black teas, herbal teas, and specialty blends. They also offer a variety of tea accessories and gift sets.

The company is led by the Twinings family, with Stephen Twining as the current Director. They have a team of experts who carefully select and blend the tea leaves to ensure the highest quality products.

Customers can contact R.TWINING AND COMPANY LIMITED through their website, which also contains information about their products, sustainability efforts, and history. Their registered office address is at South Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 5AQ, UK.

In conclusion, R.TWINING AND COMPANY LIMITED is a well-established British tea company with a strong commitment to sustainability and offering high-quality tea products. Their dedication to ethical practices and customer satisfaction has made them a trusted and beloved brand for over 300 years.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,180,000
Net Worth
£421,342,000
Total Current Assets
£441,641,000
Total Current Liabilities
£45,193,000

Company Location