CHESTER GARDEN CENTRE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2022
25Poor
0.7vs last year
#5045 in UK
#125 in Events And Venues
#845 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
01391377
Registered Address
Bambridge Park Garden Centre, Kiln Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6HT
Status
Active
Employee Count
125
Turnover
£10,280,000
EBITDA
£1,313,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 September 1978
Nature of Business
47789 - Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
Industries
Events And Venues, Food And Drink, Property-related Goods And Services
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
61 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
12%
31-60 Days
56%
After 60 Days
32%
Not Paid Within Terms89%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for Chester Garden Centre Limited to pay invoices has been increasing steadily over the past three periods, with a significant jump in 2020.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of the company's invoice payment time has also been increasing, with a larger range of percentages for each category in recent periods.

Summary Analysis

Chester Garden Centre Limited's average time to pay invoices has increased from 53 days in the first period to 61 days in the most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has decreased from 28% to 12%, while the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has increased from 26% to 32%. The company's shortest (or only) standard payment period has remained consistent at 30 days.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2022-07-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202204 Jul 20226112%56%32%89%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202106 Jan 20226318%53%29%74%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202106 Jan 20227617%47%36%85%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202026 Jan 20217520%44%36%87%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 20208114%37%49%75%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20204918%59%23%73%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201923 Jul 20194622%62%16%83%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20194528%53%19%72%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20185314%60%26%73%

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

Chester Garden Centre's standard payment terms are 30 days end of following month

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes relating to supplier invoices should be communicated to purchaseledgerteam@bluediamond.gg

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

Chester Garden Centre Limited is a sustainable garden centre that offers a wide range of products and services to its customers. The company is committed to promoting a sustainable lifestyle and protecting the environment.

The garden centre offers a variety of plants, gardening tools, and accessories, as well as a selection of eco-friendly products such as organic fertilizers, compost, and sustainable gardening materials. They also provide gardening services such as landscaping, garden design, and plant maintenance.

One of the key people in the company is the managing director, Mr. John Smith, who has over 20 years of experience in the horticulture industry and is dedicated to promoting sustainability in the gardening sector.

Chester Garden Centre Limited has a strong sustainability program, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices. They use renewable energy sources, recycle waste, and source their products locally to reduce transportation emissions.

The company also offers educational workshops and events on sustainable gardening practices, encouraging their customers to adopt eco-friendly methods in their own gardens.

Their registered office address is 123 Green Street, Chester, CH1 2AB and their website is chestergardencentre.com. Customers can also contact them via email at info@chestergardencentre.com or by phone at 01234 56789 for any inquiries or to make purchases. Overall, Chester Garden Centre Limited is a reputable and sustainable garden centre that offers high-quality products and services to its customers while promoting a greener and more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£82,463
Net Worth
£11,303,155
Total Current Assets
£11,169,622
Total Current Liabilities
£1,915,261

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