CONSUMERS' ASSOCIATION

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
0.8vs last year
#625 in UK
#297 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00580128
Registered Address
2 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4DF
Status
Active
Employee Count
685
Turnover
£87,420,000
EBITDA
£3,464,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
18 March 1957
Nature of Business
74990 - Non-trading company
94990 - Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
99%
31-60 Days
1%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

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: 2025-07-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202523 Jul 20251499%1%0%31%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202418 Jul 20241797%3%0%19%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202325 Jan 20241897%3%0%13%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20221799%1%0%12%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20211997%3%0%17%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20191698%2%0%22%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20191798%2%0%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20181498%1%1%28%

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

Where Consumers Association operates its relationships on its own terms, the standard contractual length of time for payment of invoices is 30 days. Some suppliers have a higher term and some have a lower term. The maximum length of time applied during the reporting period was 30 days. There were no changes to the standard payment terms during the reporting period.

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

Complaints or concerns relating to payment practices will, in the first instance, be considered and/or investigated by the bought ledger manager following receipt. Disputes are handled on a case by case basis with appropriate input from the relationship manager, Group Risk and Group Legal as considered necessary. Supplier correspondence relating to invoices, changes to details and complaints should be sent directly to the Accounts Payable team via email.

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 Consumers' Association is a British organization that works to protect the rights and interests of consumers. They have a strong focus on sustainability and offer a range of products and services to help consumers make informed choices.

Their sustainability program includes initiatives such as promoting eco-friendly products and services, advocating for fair trade and ethical business practices, and encouraging sustainable consumption habits. They also conduct research and provide information on sustainable living and consumer issues.

The Consumers' Association is led by a team of key people, including a CEO, a board of directors, and a council of members. They work closely with government agencies, businesses, and other organizations to promote consumer rights and sustainability.

Consumers can access the association's services through their website, which offers resources such as product reviews, consumer guides, and a complaint resolution service. They also offer a consumer helpline where people can seek advice and assistance with consumer-related issues.

The registered office address for the Consumers' Association is located in London, and their website is www.which.co.uk. They are a non-profit organization and rely on membership fees and donations to fund their activities. Overall, the Consumers' Association is a valuable resource for British consumers, advocating for their rights and promoting sustainable choices.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£12,502,000
Net Worth
£65,606,000
Total Current Assets
£20,686,000
Total Current Liabilities
£17,751,000

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