CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

PaymentCheck Score 2025
69Fair
19.1vs last year
#2494 in UK
#46 in Software
#413 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
04793659
Registered Address
Anselm, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, England, CT1 1QU
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,664
Turnover
£263,808,000
EBITDA
£13,288,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
10 June 2003
Nature of Business
85421 - First-degree level higher education
85422 - Post-graduate level higher education
Industries
Software
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
25 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
79%
31-60 Days
20%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms21%

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

The average time taken for CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a decrease in 2018-2019 followed by an increase in 2020-2021. However, overall there has been a slight decrease in the average time to pay over the past three periods.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively low, with a decrease of 10% in 2019-2020 followed by an increase of 1% in 2020-2021. The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has been higher, with an increase of 2% in 2019-2020 followed by a decrease of 1% in 2020-2021.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2023-10-10
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 202501 Sept 20253260%37%3%40%
01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 202501 Apr 20252855%42%3%45%
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202421 Feb 20242688%8%4%12%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202310 Oct 20232579%20%3%21%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202320 Feb 20233072%27%3%31%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202208 Sept 20223163%33%4%0%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202203 Mar 20223353%42%5%47%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202102 Sept 20213264%31%5%36%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202101 Mar 20213272%22%6%28%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202003 Sept 20202682%14%4%18%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202002 Mar 20202983%12%5%0%
01 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 201930 Sept 20192988%9%3%0%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201928 Feb 20192985%11%4%15%
01 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 201823 Nov 20181892%5%3%8%
01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 201807 Mar 20181986%9%6%14%

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

www.canterbury.ac.uk/purchasing/purchasing.aspx

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

www.canterbury.ac.uk/purchasing/purchasing.aspx

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

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a higher education institution located in Canterbury, England. It was established in 1962 and currently has over 16,000 students enrolled in a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.

CCCU is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The university has a Sustainability and Environmental Management Plan which outlines its goals and strategies for reducing energy consumption, waste, and carbon emissions. They also have a campus-wide recycling program and promote sustainable transportation options such as cycling and public transport.

In addition to its sustainability efforts, CCCU offers a wide range of products and services to its students, staff, and the wider community. These include academic courses in various disciplines such as education, health and social care, and the arts. They also have a variety of research centers and facilities, as well as a strong focus on employability and career development for students.

The university is led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, who is supported by a team of executive officers and academic staff. The university also has a Board of Governors, which includes representatives from the local community and industry partners.

To contact CCCU, the registered office address is: Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU. Their website is www.canterbury.ac.uk. On the website, visitors can find information about the university's courses, facilities, research, and sustainability efforts. They can also contact the university through an online contact form or via phone or email.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£55,312,000
Net Worth
£121,227,000
Total Current Assets
£160,148,000
Total Current Liabilities
£141,192,000

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