DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG

PaymentCheck Score 2025
91Excellent
2.0vs last year
#838 in UK
#17 in Environment
#10 in Wales

Company Information

Company Number
02366777
Registered Address
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, CF3 0LT
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,554
Turnover
£841,300,000
EBITDA
£351,300,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
1 April 1989
Nature of Business
36000 - Water collection, treatment and supply
37000 - Sewerage
Industries
Environment,Agriculture And Waste
Region
Wales

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
25 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
93%
31-60 Days
5%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms17%

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: 2024-10-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202523 Oct 20252493%5%2%14%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20242592%6%2%20%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20232592%5%3%16%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20222591%6%3%21%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202128 Oct 20212493%5%2%19%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202128 Apr 20212490%6%4%21%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202020 Oct 20201792%5%3%20%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201929 Oct 20192293%5%2%22%

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

We have standard terms of ‘payment with Supplier 30 days after invoice date’

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Upon renewal, contractual payment terms will be agreed to be a maximum length of 30 days from Invoice date. If the current contractual payment terms are longer than standard terms, we are currently waiving these terms in favour of payment 30 days from date of invoice. Guidance for suppliers is documented in Dwr Cymru Welsh Waters Suppliers Payment guidance which is available on the main website (‘Terms & Conditions / Payments’ and ‘Payment and Invoice Guidance’)

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

The authorised representative of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has responsibility for resolution of a dispute (typically the person who ordered the goods or services). When a dispute cannot be resolved, the issue may require escalation to senior members of both the supplier and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water.

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

Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig, also known as Welsh Water, is a not-for-profit water and sewerage company operating in Wales and parts of England. It is responsible for providing clean water and managing wastewater services to over 3 million people.

The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on reducing its carbon footprint and protecting the environment. As part of their sustainability program, they have implemented initiatives such as reducing leakage, investing in renewable energy, and promoting water efficiency.

Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig offers a range of products and services to its customers, including water and sewerage services, water treatment and supply, and wastewater management. They also provide services for businesses, such as trade effluent management and water efficiency advice.

The key people at Welsh Water include the CEO, Peter Perry, and the Executive Director for Finance and Regulation, Chris Jones. The company also has a Board of Directors that oversees its operations and strategic direction.

For more information about Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig and its services, customers can visit their website at www.dwrcymru.com. The company's registered office address is at Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan, CF46 6LY.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£362,600,000
Net Worth
£1,343,600,000
Total Current Assets
£1,027,800,000
Total Current Liabilities
£813,100,000

Company Location