ANCHOR CAREHOMES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2021
44Poor
7.2vs last year
#4765 in UK
#132 in Care Services
#1682 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04598002
Registered Address
The Heals Building Suites A & B, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HJ
Status
Dissolved
Employee Count
1,320
Turnover
£37,424,000
EBITDA
£4,704,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 November 2002
Nature of Business
87300 - Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Industries
Care Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
42%
31-60 Days
52%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms78%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

ANCHOR CAREHOMES LIMITED consistently exhibits an average payment time of 52 days, indicating a clear trend of settling invoices beyond typical 30-day terms. The significant majority of payments (52%) fall within the 31-60 day window, suggesting a predictable trajectory where invoices are typically settled in the second month.

Volatility Analysis

With 78% of payments classified as late, ANCHOR CAREHOMES LIMITED demonstrates considerable unreliability in adhering to agreed payment schedules, posing a predictable risk for suppliers. While most late payments occur within 60 days, the 6% extending beyond 60 days introduces a degree of unpredictable, longer delays, impacting cash flow stability.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should anticipate ANCHOR CAREHOMES LIMITED payments to consistently exceed 30-day terms, averaging 52 days and with a high probability of being late. It is recommended to factor in extended payment cycles and potential cash flow impacts when setting credit terms or pricing. Consider implementing stricter payment terms or late payment penalties to mitigate associated risks.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2021-10-21
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202121 Oct 20215242%52%6%78%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202127 Apr 20216141%45%14%88%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202023 Oct 20205736%51%13%89%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202027 Apr 20206832%58%10%93%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201924 Oct 20196224%68%8%92%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 20195728%60%12%87%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201829 Oct 20185931%56%13%84%

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

30 days from End of Month in which the invoice is received

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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

In the first instance, the Purchase Ledger team will try to resolve disputed relating to payments. In the event that this is not successful, an escalation will take place into the Procurement team, starting with Category Managers and then ultimately the Head of Procurement. Details of where suppliers should issue invoices to are included within the standard contractual terms.

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

ANCHOR CAREHOMES LIMITED was a private limited company established to operate care homes. Its core business involved providing residential care services within the UK market.

Incorporated on 22 November 2002, the company was assigned company number 04598002. It was registered in London, with its registered office located at The Heals Building Suites A & B, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HJ. The company is currently dissolved.

Care home companies in the UK typically provide accommodation, personal care, and support for elderly or vulnerable individuals. These services commonly include daily meals, assistance with routine activities, and organised social programmes to ensure residents' well-being.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£8,300,000
Net Worth
-£5,500,000
Total Current Assets
£11,600,000
Total Current Liabilities
£7,800,000

Company Location