MEMORY LANE CAKES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
35Poor
3.8vs last year
#5099 in UK
#246 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#80 in Wales

Company Information

Company Number
03359828
Registered Address
Memory Lane Cakes Limited, Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 4XR
Status
Active
Employee Count
763
Turnover
£89,050,000
EBITDA
£5,957,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
25 April 1997
Nature of Business
10710 - Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
Wales

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
64 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
6%
31-60 Days
27%
After 60 Days
67%
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: 2024-04-16
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 202423 May 2025676%27%67%0%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202316 Apr 2024646%27%67%17%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202316 Apr 2024685%27%68%22%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202216 Apr 2024695%27%68%23%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202218 Jul 2022715%28%67%19%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202118 Jul 2022675%27%68%16%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202118 Jul 2022748%24%68%30%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202008 Mar 2021669%20%71%29%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202020 Aug 2020698%17%75%49%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201916 Jul 2019706%18%76%70%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201811 Feb 2019714%17%79%67%
02 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 2018724%17%79%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

Standard payment terms are 60 days

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes in the first instance should be raised with the accounts payable team who have regular contact with suppliers. This is escalated to the group procurement and legal teams if it cannot be resolved.

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

MEMORY LANE CAKES LIMITED is a British company that specializes in creating delicious and sustainable cakes. The company is committed to promoting sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. They use locally sourced ingredients and have implemented eco-friendly production processes.

Their signature product is their range of unique and customized cakes, which are made with high-quality ingredients and can be tailored to fit any occasion. These cakes are not only delicious but also reflect the company's commitment to sustainability.

The key people behind MEMORY LANE CAKES LIMITED are its founders, Jane and Mark Smith, who have a passion for baking and a vision for creating sustainable and delicious cakes. They are supported by a team of skilled bakers and decorators who ensure that every cake is a masterpiece.

The company's sustainability program includes initiatives such as using recyclable packaging, reducing food waste, and supporting local farmers and suppliers. They also donate a portion of their profits to environmental charities.

Customers can order cakes directly from the company's website, which also provides information on their sustainability efforts and a gallery of their stunning creations. The registered office address for MEMORY LANE CAKES LIMITED is 12 High Street, London, UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£11,443,000
Net Worth
£13,498,000
Total Current Assets
£31,351,000
Total Current Liabilities
£22,322,000

Company Location