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WILLIAM GRANT & SONS UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
50Poor
#3665 in UK
#152 in Distribution And Delivery
#600 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
02288241
Registered Address
Form 1 Bartley Wood Business Park, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9XA
Status
Active
Employee Count
137
Turnover
£86,306,000
EBITDA
£2,130,000

Additional Details

Website
https://williamgrant.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
19 August 1988
Nature of Business
46342 - Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages
Industries
Distribution And Delivery, Food And Drink
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
48 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
21%
31-60 Days
67%
After 60 Days
12%
Not Paid Within Terms21%

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: 2025-07-23
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 202523 Jul 20254821%67%12%21%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202328 Feb 20245823%52%25%41%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20236217%46%37%50%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20225019%57%24%23%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202127 Jul 20216426%42%32%30%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202028 Jul 20209210%43%47%36%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20207913%48%40%36%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20188611%40%49%71%

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

Shortest : 1 day from date of invoice Longest : 90 days from date of invoice Results have been calculated based on invoice date as our systems do not record the actual date the invoice was received by the business.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

A significant number of invoices in this company are from other group companies. We do not track invoices under dispute so cannot advise on the value of these invoices.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

In the first instance, all queries should be directed to the relevant business contact.

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.

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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

Company Summary

William Grant & Sons UK Limited is a leading family-owned distiller and distributor of premium spirits, based in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1887 by William Grant and is currently run by the fifth generation of the Grant family.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact and supporting communities where they operate. They have implemented various initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing water consumption, and promoting responsible drinking. They also have a partnership with Trees for Life, a charity that helps restore the Caledonian Forest in Scotland.

William Grant & Sons UK Limited offers a wide range of high-quality spirits, including well-known brands such as Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Hendrick's Gin. They also have a portfolio of premium brands like Sailor Jerry, Tullamore D.E.W., and Milagro Tequila.

The key people at William Grant & Sons UK Limited include Peter Gordon, the great-great-grandson of William Grant, who is the current Chairman, and Simon Hunt, the Managing Director. The company has over 1,000 employees and is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.

For more information on their products, sustainability program, and company news, you can visit their website at www.williamgrant.com. The registered office address is Strathclyde Business Park, Phoenix Crescent, Strathclyde G72 0BN, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£848,000
Total Current Assets
£55,670,000
Total Current Liabilities
£55,003,000

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Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell