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Score of 87.74/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | 22 | 83% | 6% | 11% | 17% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 08 Oct 2025 | 25 | 87% | 8% | 5% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 04 Apr 2025 | 33 | 83% | 6% | 11% | 17% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 14 Oct 2024 | 23 | 88% | 8% | 4% | 12% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 31 | 85% | 8% | 7% | 15% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 03 Nov 2023 | 27 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 20% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 21 Apr 2023 | 19 | 89% | 4% | 7% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 25 Oct 2022 | 18 | 92% | 4% | 4% | 8% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 12 Apr 2022 | 19 | 88% | 6% | 6% | 12% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 11 Oct 2021 | 18 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 09 Apr 2021 | 17 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 12 Oct 2020 | 16 | 92% | 5% | 3% | 8% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 12 May 2020 | 19 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 14 Oct 2019 | 21 | 85% | 11% | 4% | 15% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 25 Sept 2019 | 23 | 86% | 12% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 19 | 84% | 12% | 4% | 16% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Ben's payment terms are normally 30 days from receipt by the Finance department of a correctly addressed invoice containing all the required information, quoting a Purchase Order number for which the goods and services have been confirmed as received.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
In the event of a dispute, the Ben colleague who ordered the goods/service would aim to resolve the matter by referring to the original order to identify variances to the specification or any other relevant matter etc. If the dispute remains unresolved it shall be referred to the Ben Financial Operations Lead in the first instance.
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
Ben, registered as Ben, Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, is a UK charity supporting people who work or have worked in the automotive industry and their family dependents. It offers a confidential helpline, online self-help tools and a digital wellbeing platform, alongside services covering mental health, financial hardship, physical health and general wellbeing. The charity also provides residential care and works with automotive employers to improve workforce health and wellbeing, funded through donations and fundraising events such as challenges and campaigns. It publishes annual reports, impact statements and industry surveys examining wellbeing across the UK automotive sector. Support is aimed at anyone connected to the roughly 800,000 people employed in UK automotive roles.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: ben.org.uk · ben.org.uk · ben.org.uk