CARNIVAL FILM & TELEVISION LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
85Good
7.0vs last year
#1325 in UK
#43 in Creative
#590 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01397762
Registered Address
1 Central St. Giles, St. Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU
Status
Active
Employee Count
15
Turnover
£50,381,000
EBITDA
£9,696,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 November 1978
Nature of Business
59113 - Television programme production activities
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
17 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
87%
31-60 Days
6%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms40%

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: 2025-07-31
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 202531 Jul 20251787%6%7%40%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20252486%7%7%59%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20242684%5%10%53%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20233182%10%7%75%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20222187%7%6%55%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20222084%11%5%45%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20215376%8%16%59%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20204273%11%16%72%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201928 Jan 20203381%12%8%78%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 201910274%7%18%59%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20196081%9%10%81%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20184377%10%13%14%

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

The most common payment terms of invoices paid in the period are net 14 days, from date of invoice.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Vendors classified as Freelancer are assign 14 days as payment terms.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are resolved with the claimant by negotiation involving the business, accounts payable and NBCU Business lead counsel, and if required litigation counsel will be contacted.

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

CARNIVAL FILM & TELEVISION LIMITED is a leading production company in the entertainment industry, based in London, UK. It was founded in 1978 and has since then produced high-quality films and television shows that have gained worldwide recognition.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They have a sustainability program in place that focuses on reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting eco-friendly practices in their productions. They also actively support and promote diversity and inclusion in their workplace and within their productions.

CARNIVAL FILM & TELEVISION LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including film and television production, distribution, and financing. Their portfolio includes critically acclaimed and award-winning shows such as Downton Abbey, Jamestown, and Stan Lee's Lucky Man. They also provide post-production services, including visual effects and sound editing, through their subsidiary company, Milk Visual Effects.

The company is led by CEO Gareth Neame, who has been with the company since 1992, and has played a key role in its success. Other key people in the company include Managing Director Nigel Marchant and Executive Producer Liz Trubridge.

For more information on their productions, services, and sustainability initiatives, interested individuals can visit their website at www.carnivalfilms.co.uk. The registered office address of CARNIVAL FILM & TELEVISION LIMITED is 25 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3HH, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,076,000
Net Worth
£12,894,000
Total Current Assets
£36,706,000
Total Current Liabilities
£23,813,000

Company Location