NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 06653439
- Registered Address
- Josephine Butler Campus, Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 480
- Turnover
- £21,275,000
- EBITDA
- £189,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://castle.ncea.org.uk/
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 22 July 2008
- Nature of Business
- 85100 - Pre-primary education85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education85320 - Technical and vocational secondary education
- Industries
- Education
- Region
- North East
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average time to pay for Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust has been decreasing over the past three periods, with the most recent period (2023-09-01 to 2024-02-29) having the lowest average time to pay at 28 days. This indicates that the company has been paying invoices more quickly over time.
Volatility Analysis
The volatility of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust's payment time has been relatively low, with the average time to pay staying within a range of 11 days (from 28 days to 39 days) over the past three periods.
Performance Reports History
| 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 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 18 Mar 2024 | 32 | 48% | 48% | 4% | 63% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 01 Oct 2023 | 32 | 46% | 51% | 3% | 64% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 28 Mar 2023 | 32 | 50% | 46% | 4% | 61% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 30 Sept 2022 | 35 | 40% | 54% | 6% | 67% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 05 Apr 2022 | 41 | 52% | 41% | 7% | 55% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 14 Oct 2021 | 41 | 41% | 43% | 16% | 66% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 25 Mar 2021 | 43 | 51% | 31% | 18% | 52% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 27 Sept 2020 | 49 | 32% | 46% | 22% | 75% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 23 Mar 2020 | 39 | 35% | 58% | 7% | 74% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 30 Sept 2019 | 42 | 36% | 50% | 14% | 74% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 03 Sept 2019 | 42 | 29% | 61% | 10% | 79% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 03 Sept 2019 | 64 | 13% | 50% | 37% | 93% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 03 Sept 2019 | 59 | 26% | 39% | 35% | 81% |
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 invoice date unless alternative terms are agreed. We do not impose any payment terms on our suppliers.
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
The CFO deals with any disputes around payments. Most disputes are around goods not arriving, damaged goods or items missing from an order. The CFO liaises with a supplier or the person who placed the original order to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.
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.
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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
Company Summary
The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust (NCEAT) is a multi-academy trust based in the North East of England. It was established in 2012 and currently oversees nine schools in the Northumberland area.
One of the key focuses of NCEAT is sustainability. The trust has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmental responsibility. This includes investing in energy-efficient technology, promoting recycling and reducing paper usage in schools, and encouraging sustainable transport methods for staff and students.
NCEAT offers a range of products and services to its member schools, including financial management, human resources support, and curriculum development. The trust also provides opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices among the schools.
The key people involved in NCEAT include the Chief Executive Officer, who provides strategic leadership and direction for the trust, and the Board of Directors, who oversee the overall governance and management of the trust. Each school within the trust also has its own headteacher and governing body.
For more information on NCEAT, their website address is www.ncea.org.uk. Their registered office address is NCEA House, Prestwick Park, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9BX.
