| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 | 45 | 31% | 47% | 22% | 40% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 08 Oct 2025 | 48 | 22% | 52% | 26% | 47% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 49 | 23% | 50% | 27% | 47% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 01 Feb 2022 | 57 | 15% | 42% | 43% | 86% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 27 Jul 2021 | 59 | 14% | 41% | 45% | 82% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 28 Jan 2021 | 57 | 14% | 45% | 41% | 75% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 55 | 22% | 37% | 41% | 58% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 31 Mar 2020 | 46 | 32% | 40% | 28% | 26% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 23 Sept 2019 | 42 | 36% | 40% | 24% | 16% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 19 Mar 2019 | 39 | 42% | 42% | 16% | 31% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 19 Mar 2019 | 42 | 38% | 41% | 21% | 53% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard contractual length for payment of invoices is 30 Days EOM (End of Month) from receipt of invoice. We do however undertake specific negotiations with suppliers in certain circumstances, which may be informed by, amongst other considerations, our own payment receipts profile from ultimate end users of our products and flow down contractual requirements from our own customers.
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
75
Suppliers are notified of any changes to these policies in writing and during the ordering process for parts and services. Disputes related to payment can be raised by suppliers directly with local finance teams, the procurement team and relevant departmental managers either verbally or in writing. Any query or dispute raised is addressed as soon as practical and the supplier engaged as appropriate.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
No information available
Chelton Limited, registered in England and Wales, designs and manufactures antennas, avionics and land-based communication equipment for the aviation and defence industry. Founded in 1947 as Chelton (Electrostatics) Limited, it has supplied airborne antenna systems, tuneable and anti-jam GPS antennas, direction-finding and electronic warfare equipment, electrostatic dischargers, and vehicle intercom systems to military and civil operators worldwide, including on platforms such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and KF-21. The company operates through three business units covering Antennas, Avionics and Land, with manufacturing, testing and research facilities in the UK. It was previously operated under the Cobham group before returning to trading as Chelton.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: chelton.com · chelton.com