BELL CONCORD EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED(THE)

PaymentCheck Score 2025
80Good
5.8vs last year
#1753 in UK
#72 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
01503040
Registered Address
Acton Burnell Hall, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PF
Status
Active
Employee Count
261
Turnover
£27,540,000
EBITDA
£4,892,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
19 June 1980
Nature of Business
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:62 days
Max Contractual:62 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
63%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms7%

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: 2024-11-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Mar 2025 - 30 Sept 202531 Oct 20252765%34%1%7%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202418 Mar 20243158%36%5%12%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202317 Mar 20233262%30%8%16%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202211 Oct 20223570%22%8%19%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202211 Oct 20223853%34%13%15%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202111 Oct 20224348%36%17%13%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202111 Oct 20223061%31%8%13%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202028 Sept 20201879%20%1%7%

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. Other suppliers are paid on the terms negotiated which are either mid-month following the month of the invoice date (maximum of 46 days payment terms) or the end of the month thereafter (maximum of 62 days payment terms).

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

62

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are resolved by the relevant department through negotiation with the supplier and the respective accounts payable, credit control departments or purchasing and sales teams. If a dispute cannot be resolved, it is passed to the Accountant, and if it remains unresolved, it is passed to the Assistant Bursar (Finance) and then to the Bursar.

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

BELL Concord Educational Trust Limited (THE) is an education-based organization that offers a variety of programs and services to students and educators. They are committed to sustainability and have implemented various initiatives to promote environmental and social responsibility.

Their sustainability program includes reducing carbon emissions, waste reduction, and promoting eco-friendly practices among staff and students. They have also implemented a Green Procurement Policy, which ensures that their products and services are sourced from environmentally responsible suppliers.

The trust offers a range of educational programs, such as language courses, study abroad programs, and teacher training courses. They also provide consulting services to schools and educational institutions.

The key people of BELL Concord Educational Trust Limited (THE) include the Board of Directors, who oversee the strategic direction of the organization, and the management team, who handle the day-to-day operations. They also have a team of experienced educators who design and deliver their educational programs.

Their website address is https://www.bellenglish.com/ and their registered office address is BELL House, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 2AA, United Kingdom. Interested parties can contact them through their website or by phone at +44 (0)20 8394 7490. Overall, BELL Concord Educational Trust Limited (THE) is dedicated to providing quality education while also promoting sustainability and responsible practices.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£28,256,288
Net Worth
£48,657,965
Total Current Assets
£28,953,359
Total Current Liabilities
£21,808,777

Company Location