LANCING COLLEGE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2020
70Fair
New Entry
#2240 in UK
#83 in Care Services
#380 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
03779985
Registered Address
Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW
Status
Active
Employee Count
434
Turnover
£31,269,000
EBITDA
£1,928,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 May 1999
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Care Services, Education
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
33 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:365 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
54%
31-60 Days
39%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms18%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2020-08-07
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202007 Aug 20203354%39%6%18%
01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 201822 Jul 20193547%45%8%18%

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

General standard payment terms are Net 30 days i.e. month end of the invoice plus 30 days. The College operates a fair and regular payment standard with two BACS payments each month.

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

365

Dispute Resolution Process

Any general payment query or dispute is first dealt with by the purchase ledger team in a timely manner. If the issue is specific to a department then the dispute is referred to the Head of that department for action. Unresolved issues will be referred to the Bursar.

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

LANCING COLLEGE LIMITED is a private company that operates an independent co-educational boarding and day school in West Sussex, England. The school was founded in 1848 and has a strong reputation for academic excellence and a well-rounded education.

The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities for students aged 13-18, including the International Baccalaureate, A-levels, and a range of sporting, artistic, and community service opportunities. The school also has a strong focus on sustainability and offers a variety of programs and initiatives to promote environmental awareness and responsibility among its students.

Some of the sustainability programs at LANCING COLLEGE LIMITED include a recycling scheme, energy-saving measures, and a student-led sustainability committee. The school also has an on-site organic farm where students can learn about sustainable agriculture and food production. In addition, the school has a strong commitment to community service and encourages students to get involved in local conservation and environmental projects.

The key people at LANCING COLLEGE LIMITED include the Principal, Mr. Dominic Oliver, and the Board of Governors, who are responsible for the overall management and direction of the school. The school also has a dedicated team of teachers and staff who are committed to providing a high-quality education and fostering a sustainable environment for students.

For more information about LANCING COLLEGE LIMITED and its programs and services, you can visit their website at www.lancingcollege.co.uk. The registered office address for the school is Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£12,727,462
Net Worth
£18,489,990
Total Current Assets
£14,316,302
Total Current Liabilities
£10,329,004

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