| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 29 Apr 2026 | 39 | 26% | 73% | 1% | 40% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 40 | 24% | 75% | 1% | 35% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 39 | 27% | 72% | 1% | 33% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 24 Oct 2024 | 36 | 25% | 73% | 2% | 34% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 22 Apr 2024 | 37 | 36% | 61% | 3% | 30% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 24 Oct 2023 | 36 | 37% | 60% | 3% | 31% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 26 Apr 2023 | 36 | 39% | 58% | 3% | 30% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 17 Oct 2022 | 36 | 36% | 61% | 3% | 29% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 28 Apr 2022 | 35 | 43% | 54% | 3% | 28% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 19 Oct 2021 | 35 | 44% | 55% | 1% | 26% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | 33 | 47% | 51% | 2% | 31% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 12 Oct 2020 | 36 | 52% | 39% | 9% | 37% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 07 Apr 2020 | 36 | 34% | 65% | 1% | 30% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 07 Oct 2019 | 37 | 31% | 68% | 1% | 33% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 04 Apr 2019 | 40 | 26% | 70% | 4% | 39% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 23 Oct 2018 | 39 | 27% | 71% | 2% | 76% |
| 01 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | 05 Apr 2018 | 43 | 23% | 73% | 5% | 83% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The Original Bowling Company Limited does not have standard payment terms. Payment terms are agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. The Company, as standard, pays all its suppliers no later than the last day of the month following the month in which the relevant undisputed invoice is received (i.e. between 31 and 61 days from receipt). All suppliers are made aware of this at contract signing, and can request earlier payments if necessary. Variations to these standard payment terms can be agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. The most common payment terms of invoices paid in the period is net 30 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
As well as the standard payment terms outlined above, the Company also operates a weekly payment run to pay suppliers that have agreed shorter payment terms or require immediate payment.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
In the event of a disputed invoice or difference arising between the Company and its supplier, the Account Holder will contact the supplier to discuss and resolve the issue upon receipt of the invoice. If the Account Holder is unable to resolve the issue, the dispute will be passed over to the Accounts Payable team to resolve. If the Accounts Payable team are unable to resolve the issue within a reasonable time frame, the dispute will be escalated to a senior representative who shall use their reasonable endeavours to resolve the dispute. For the majority of invoices, the escalation point would be the current Operations Director. Invoices that are subject to dispute will not be paid until resolution of the dispute. Suppliers are encouraged to contact Accounts Payable on AccountsPayable@hollywoodbowl.co.uk with any questions relating to the payment of invoices.
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
The Original Bowling Company Limited is a registered entity that operates under the trading name Hollywood Bowl, part of Hollywood Bowl Group. It runs ten pin bowling centres across the UK, each offering at least 14 lanes, a licensed bar, a diner and an amusements zone with arcade games and pool. The group operates 72 centres nationwide, providing bowling, food and drink, and entertainment for families, friends and corporate groups. It is a member of UK Ten Pin Bowling Operators. The company's registered office is in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and it remains an active company incorporated in 2004.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: amf-bowling.co.uk · amf-bowling.co.uk · amf-bowling.co.uk