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A.J. AND R.G.BARBER LIMITED exhibits an average payment time of 26 days, indicating a general trend towards settling invoices within standard 30-day terms. However, with 47% of payments being late and 31% extending into the 31-60 day range, there's a significant subset of transactions that consistently exceed initial due dates. This suggests a trajectory where nearly half of payments require more extended terms than ideal for optimal supplier cash flow.
The high percentage of late payments (47%) reveals significant volatility in payment timing, although only 1% exceed 60 days. While 68% of payments are within 30 days, the substantial 31% falling into the 31-60 day window makes payment predictability challenging for suppliers relying on consistent 30-day cycles. This inconsistency presents a moderate risk to supplier cash flow management and operational planning.
Overall, A.J. AND R.G.BARBER LIMITED presents a moderate payment risk primarily due to the high frequency of late payments, despite a favorable average payment time. Suppliers should factor in the 47% late payment rate and the 31% extending to 31-60 days when evaluating potential impacts on their own liquidity. Mitigation strategies could include establishing clear payment terms with potential late fees, or closely monitoring payment behavior for large-volume transactions.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 15 Apr 2026 | 26 | 74% | 23% | 3% | 46% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 28 Jan 2026 | 22 | 78% | 21% | 1% | 42% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 17 Nov 2022 | 26 | 68% | 31% | 1% | 47% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 22 Apr 2021 | 28 | 67% | 32% | 1% | 34% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 22 Oct 2020 | 30 | 63% | 36% | 1% | 26% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 06 May 2020 | 33 | 58% | 40% | 2% | 29% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 07 Oct 2019 | 32 | 55% | 44% | 1% | 28% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 34 | 51% | 47% | 2% | 31% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 22 Oct 2018 | 33 | 47% | 52% | 1% | 23% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
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Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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A.J. and R.G. Barber Limited trades as Barber's, based at Maryland Farm in Ditcheat, Somerset. Founded in 1833, it describes itself as the world's oldest surviving cheddar-maker, producing traditional and award-winning farmhouse cheddar cheese and butter. The company works with over 100 local farming families who supply milk for its cheesemaking, and its registered activities include raising dairy cattle and butter and cheese production. Products are sold both through retail and online channels, including its cheddar ranges, cheese snacks and butter. The business remains family-run across six generations, continuing its heritage of traditional Somerset cheddar production from its original farm site.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: barbers.co.uk