FOWLER WELCH LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
46Poor
0.4vs last year
#3852 in UK
#171 in East Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
01001101
Registered Address
Fowler Welch Limited, West Marsh Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, PE11 2BB
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,241
Turnover
£184,398,000
EBITDA
£17,718,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 January 1971
Nature of Business
52103 - Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
East Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
49 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
26%
31-60 Days
44%
After 60 Days
30%
Not Paid Within Terms45%

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: 2025-01-20
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 202530 Jul 20254618%49%33%26%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202420 Jan 20254926%44%30%45%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202424 Jul 20244424%43%33%41%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202315 Jan 20245525%33%41%40%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202324 Jul 20234524%47%29%43%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202224 Jan 20234223%56%21%44%
01 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 202001 Feb 20213544%45%11%18%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201928 Oct 20193345%46%9%16%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20183246%47%7%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

60 days

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes in the first instance should be directed to the Fowler Welch Ltd business contact. Queries relating to Fowler Welch are sent to purchase.ledger@fowlerwelch.co.uk where one of the purchase ledger team members will liaise with the FW business contact on the suppliers behalf and provide necessary feedback. Once the dispute has been resolved we pay the invoice on the next payment run.

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

FOWLER WELCH LIMITED is a UK-based logistics company that specializes in temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution for the food and drink industry. They have been in operation for over 65 years and currently have 9 strategically located sites across the country.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes investing in energy-efficient vehicles, using renewable energy sources, and implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.

FOWLER WELCH LIMITED offers a range of services to their clients, including storage, distribution, and supply chain management. Their temperature-controlled warehouses are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure the safe storage and transportation of perishable goods.

The company is led by a team of experienced professionals, with Philip Gower as the Managing Director. They also have a well-trained and dedicated workforce who are committed to providing excellent customer service.

For more information on their services and sustainability program, interested parties can visit their website at www.fowlerwelch.co.uk. Their registered office address is at 3 Saxon Way, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DN.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£10,290,000
Net Worth
£37,362,000
Total Current Assets
£42,927,000
Total Current Liabilities
£59,099,000

Company Location