POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
91Excellent
0.3vs last year
#794 in UK
#29 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#129 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
04862732
Registered Address
2nd Floor 31 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Surrey, England, GU1 4HD
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£125,854,000
EBITDA
-£3,899,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 August 2003
Nature of Business
92000 - Gambling and betting activities
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Software
Region
South East

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
12%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms12%

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: 2025-07-17
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 202517 Jul 20251988%12%0%12%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202417 Jan 20252088%11%1%12%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202416 Jul 20242191%9%0%9%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202312 Feb 20241988%12%0%12%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202320 Oct 20232569%27%3%31%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202214 Jul 20222283%16%1%17%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20222377%23%0%23%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20212185%15%0%15%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 20202187%12%1%13%

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

Postcode Lottery Ltd. standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice.

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

Postcode Lottery Ltd. aim to resolve invoice and payment disputes or queries as quickly as possible. Once an invoice dispute is received, we aim to resolve this immediately at the point of contact with the accounts payable team. If this is not possible, the query will be escalated to the business contact. When resolved, the invoice will be available for payment on the next standard payment run.

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

POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED is a British company that operates a lottery program to raise funds for charitable causes. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The main activity of POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED is organizing lotteries which are based on players' postcodes. Each week, winning postcodes are drawn and players have the chance to win cash prizes, while a portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting various charitable organizations.

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include using eco-friendly materials for their lottery materials, promoting recycling and energy efficiency in their office, and supporting sustainable projects through their charity partners.

POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED offers a range of products and services, including online lottery subscriptions, scratch cards, and instant win games. They also have a mobile app for players to easily participate in the lottery and track their winnings.

The key people at POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED include the CEO, managing director, and a dedicated team of employees who work towards the company's mission of raising funds for charity and promoting sustainability.

The company can be contacted through their website, which also provides information on how to play the lottery, results, and news about their charitable contributions. The registered office address is at 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4ET, United Kingdom.

In summary, POSTCODE LOTTERY LIMITED is a British company that organizes lotteries to support charitable causes and promote sustainability. With a variety of products and services, a dedicated team, and a strong focus on giving back to the community, the company continues to make a positive impact in the UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£91,891,129
Net Worth
£15,319,458
Total Current Assets
£96,635,358
Total Current Liabilities
£82,620,646

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