EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
94Excellent
2.2vs last year
#612 in UK
#16 in Education
#96 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00867944
Registered Address
Highbridge House, 16-18 Duke Street, Reading, England, RG1 4RU
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,271
Turnover
£91,177,000
EBITDA
£1,881,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
31 December 1965
Nature of Business
85310 - General secondary education
85600 - Educational support services
Industries
Education,Professional Services
Region
South East

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
92%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms8%

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: 2025-03-24
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 202524 Mar 20251992%7%1%8%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202425 Mar 20242283%15%2%17%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202328 Sept 20232186%13%1%14%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202331 Mar 20232187%13%0%13%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202221 Sept 20222184%16%0%16%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202229 Mar 20222281%19%0%19%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202106 Oct 20212283%17%0%17%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202123 Mar 20212191%8%1%9%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202029 Sept 20202191%8%1%9%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202019 Mar 20202282%17%1%18%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201927 Mar 20192185%14%1%15%

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

Our standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a correctly addressed invoice. The invoice must include a valid Education Development Trust purchase order number or the invoice will be returned to the supplier. The only exception to this is for invoices for utilities, where a purchase order is not required. Our standard payment method is BACS.

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

Payment queries should be addressed to the Transactional Processing Team at Head Office, who will then work with the relevant internal department to resolve. Disputes directly relating to the delivery of the goods or the supply of services will be resolved between the supplier and the individual who placed the order.

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

Education Development Trust is a UK-based organization that works towards improving education outcomes for children and young people around the world. The organization was founded in 1968 and has since then been dedicated to providing high-quality education services and support to schools, governments, and other educational institutions.

One of the main focuses of Education Development Trust is its sustainability program, which aims to ensure that education systems are resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances. The program works towards promoting sustainable practices in education, such as reducing carbon footprint, promoting gender equality, and enhancing community engagement.

The organization offers a range of products and services, including school improvement programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and education research and evaluation. Their services are tailored to the needs of each country or region, taking into account local context and challenges.

The key people at Education Development Trust include their CEO, Steve Munby, who has over 30 years of experience in the education sector, and their Board of Trustees, who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the organization. The organization also has a team of over 500 education experts and consultants who work on projects around the world.

For more information, Education Development Trust can be contacted through their website, www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com. Their registered office address is Highbridge House, 16-18 Duke Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4RU, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£21,961,000
Net Worth
£29,337,000
Total Current Assets
£40,187,000
Total Current Liabilities
£22,058,000

Company Location