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SHRED-IT LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
48Poor
↑ 5.1vs last year
#3766 in UK
#292 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
04047194
Registered Address
Ground Floor, 177 Cross Street, Sale, Manchester, England, M33 7JQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
481
Turnover
£49,399,000
EBITDA
£8,766,000

Additional Details

Website
https://shredit.co.uk
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 August 2000
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Professional Services
Region
North West

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
34%
31-60 Days
49%
After 60 Days
17%
Not Paid Within Terms44%

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 20255334%49%17%44%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202421 Jan 20255531%41%28%54%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202306 Mar 20245323%38%39%64%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202209 Feb 20236317%26%57%92%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202209 Feb 20235818%28%54%88%

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

The most frequently applied payment terms agreed with suppliers is 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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

As a company we place great importance on building and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers. Should a supplier need to a raise a dispute with regards to an invoice or payment, this should be directed to our accounts payable team based in Leeds in the first instance. The accounts payable team will then follow appropriate escalation procedures to the relevant approver/requisitioner or senior management where appropriate.

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

SHRED-IT LIMITED is a leading provider of secure information destruction services, helping businesses and organizations protect their sensitive data. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in London, UK.

The main activity of SHRED-IT LIMITED is shredding and disposing of confidential documents and digital media, ensuring that sensitive information is securely destroyed and cannot be accessed by unauthorized individuals. They offer a range of services, including on-site shredding, off-site shredding, and hard drive destruction.

In addition to their core business, SHRED-IT LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has a strong environmental program in place. They use eco-friendly shredding processes and recycle all shredded materials, reducing their carbon footprint and promoting a greener approach to information destruction.

The company is led by a team of experienced executives, including CEO Vince De Palma and COO Greg Brophy. They are supported by a dedicated team of professionals who are trained in information security and compliance.

To learn more about SHRED-IT LIMITED and their services, customers can visit their website at www.shredit.co.uk. The registered office address is located at 13-14 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Langham, Colchester, Essex CO4 5WR, UK.

In summary, SHRED-IT LIMITED is a reliable and trusted provider of secure information destruction services, with a strong focus on sustainability. With a dedicated team and a commitment to protecting sensitive data, the company continues to be a leader in the industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£85,027,085
Total Current Assets
£110,162,576
Total Current Liabilities
£29,893,580

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PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Get Certified

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  • EULA
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Awards

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  • 2025 Awards
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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

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

Made by Alastair Campbell