WHICH? LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
1.0vs last year
#674 in UK
#17 in Creative
#321 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00677665
Registered Address
2 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4DF
Status
Active
Employee Count
400
Turnover
£83,615,000
EBITDA
£11,842,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 December 1960
Nature of Business
58142 - Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
58190 - Other publishing activities
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
97%
31-60 Days
3%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms30%

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 20251597%3%0%30%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202418 Jul 20242097%3%0%15%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20222099%1%0%14%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20212098%2%0%16%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20191999%1%0%17%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20191997%3%0%20%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20181699%1%0%20%

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 Which? Ltd operates its relationships on its own terms, the standard contractual length of time for payment of invoices is 30 days. 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 finance 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 finance 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

WHICH? LIMITED is a non-profit, independent consumer advocacy organization based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1957, the company aims to provide unbiased and reliable information to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing products or services.

The company is renowned for its sustainability program, which focuses on promoting environmentally friendly and ethical practices within the consumer market. This includes conducting research and investigations into the sustainability credentials of products and services, as well as advocating for more sustainable practices from businesses.

WHICH? LIMITED offers a range of products and services to help consumers, including product and service reviews, expert advice, and consumer rights guidance. They also publish a monthly magazine and run a website with a wealth of consumer information.

The company is led by a board of directors, with Peter Vicary-Smith as the current Chief Executive Officer. They also have a team of researchers and experts who work tirelessly to provide accurate and reliable information to consumers.

The registered office address for WHICH? LIMITED is 2 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4DF, and their website is www.which.co.uk. They can also be contacted by phone at 01992 822800 or by email at which@which.co.uk.

In summary, WHICH? LIMITED is a reputable consumer advocacy organization in the UK, known for its sustainability program and dedication to empowering and protecting consumers. They offer a range of services and have a strong team of individuals working towards their mission.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£11,997,000
Net Worth
£390,000
Total Current Assets
£17,645,000
Total Current Liabilities
£17,682,000

Company Location