DARWIN GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
73Fair
8.0vs last year
#2225 in UK
#32 in Wales

Company Information

Company Number
05395228
Registered Address
London House, Shawbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4EA
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 March 2005
Nature of Business
43999 - Other specialised construction activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
Wales

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
36 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
33%
31-60 Days
58%
After 60 Days
9%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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

DARWIN GROUP LIMITED exhibits an average payment time of 36 days, indicating a consistent trend of payments falling predominantly within the 31-60 day window, accounting for 58% of invoices. While 33% are settled within 30 days, the overall trajectory shows payments generally extend just beyond immediate terms.

Volatility Analysis

The company presents moderate volatility, with 9% of payments extending over 60 days and 15% being officially late. This introduces a measurable level of unpredictability for suppliers, as a notable minority of invoices will experience significant delays beyond typical expectations.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers can generally anticipate payments around the 36-day mark, with a high probability of settlement within 60 days. However, the consistent 15% late payment rate necessitates factoring potential delays into cash flow planning and considering risk mitigation strategies such as negotiating stricter payment terms or implementing late payment clauses.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-07-30
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 202530 Jul 20253357%38%5%11%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20253450%43%7%14%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20243633%58%9%15%

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

Standard terms are 30 days from end of month

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Darwin Group values its suppliers and actively seeks to ensure prompt payment to reduce the risk of invoice rejections. We work together with our partners to ensure errors are resolved before payment is due and where this is not possible ensuring the supplier is fully aware of the issue. Any disputes are discussed in the first instance with the members of the accounts payable and credit control departments. Where a dispute needs to be escalated it can be done so via emailing ap@darwingroup.co.uk Root cause analysis of invoice accuracy ensures Darwin Group is striving to improve performance in this area.

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

DARWIN GROUP LIMITED operates as an active private limited company in the UK. Its designation as a 'Group' indicates a corporate structure often utilised for managing diverse business interests or overseeing multiple operational divisions.

Registered in England and Wales under company number 05395228, the company was incorporated on 16 March 2005. Its official registered office is located at London House, Shawbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4EA.

Private limited companies in the UK typically engage in a wide array of commercial activities, offering various products or services to both consumers and other businesses. A group structure, as reflected in the company's name, commonly allows for diversification across different market sectors or the management of distinct business units.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£12,200,000
Net Worth
£22,600,000
Total Current Assets
£73,200,000
Total Current Liabilities
£50,600,000

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