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MEARS GROUP PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
31Poor
↓ 1.3vs last year
#5395 in UK
#127 in Care Services
#272 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
03232863
Registered Address
1390 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AH
Status
Active
Employee Count
5,471
Turnover
£1,132,510,000
EBITDA
£143,454,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.mearsgroup.co.uk/
Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
1 August 1996
Nature of Business
64209 - Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified
Industries
Care Services, Professional Services, Property, Infrastructure And Construction, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South West
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
69 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
2%
31-60 Days
17%
After 60 Days
81%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-01-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 202530 Jan 2026692%17%81%0%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202531 Jul 2025702%17%81%0%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202413 Jan 2025692%21%77%1%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202413 Jan 2025675%20%75%3%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Feb 2024658%21%71%4%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202330 Jul 2023693%24%73%1%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202212 Jan 2023704%20%76%1%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202203 Aug 2022693%30%67%3%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202110 Feb 2022675%32%63%3%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202101 Sept 2021683%32%65%5%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202030 Jan 2021708%23%69%6%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 2020685%28%67%16%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201901 Feb 20205329%28%43%1%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Suppliers: 30 days nett monthly (smaller suppliers) or 60 days nett monthly (larger core suppliers)

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Mears Group PLC actively seeks to resolve disputes by discussing with relevant personnel at the supplier. Discussions may involve accounts payable and credit control, procurement and commercial teams as well as members of management where necessary.

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

About this company

Mears Group PLC is the parent company of the Mears group, which describes itself as a provider of housing services, managing and maintaining around 450,000 homes across the UK. The group works predominantly with central and local government, delivering repairs, maintenance and housing management under long term partnerships, alongside housing with care contracts offering supported living and extra care services. Its registered activity is that of a holding company, with SIC classification for holding companies not elsewhere classified. The wider group's operations span government housing contracts, property maintenance and care provision, aimed at supporting residents and communities across the UK.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: mearsgroup.co.uk

Financial Metrics

Cash
£91,404,000
Net Worth
-£216,176,000
Total Current Assets
£226,512,000
Total Current Liabilities
£269,956,000

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

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

Made by Alastair Campbell