The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust has an average payment time of 36 days, marginally exceeding the standard 30-day threshold. While 68% of invoices are settled within 30 days, the remaining 32% extend into later payment bands, with 21% paid between 31-60 days and a notable 11% taking over 60 days to clear. This distribution suggests a payment profile that is broadly functional but with a meaningful tail of delayed settlements that suppliers should account for.
A late payment rate of 18% indicates that nearly one in five invoices is not honoured on agreed terms, representing a moderate but tangible reliability concern. The spread across all three payment bands — including the over-60-day category — points to inconsistency in payment processing, possibly linked to internal approval cycles or budget allocation patterns typical of academy trust structures. Suppliers operating on tight cash flow margins should treat this variability as a material risk factor when extending credit terms.
Overall, this organisation presents a moderate payment risk; it is not a high-risk client, but the 18% late payment rate and 11% over-60-day figure warrant caution. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter initial credit terms (e.g., 14-21 days) to counteract the drift beyond 30 days, and proactive invoice chasing at the 25-day mark is advisable. Requesting a purchase order reference on all invoices and establishing a named finance contact within the trust are practical steps to reduce payment delays.
| 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 |
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| 01 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 | 36 | 68% | 21% | 11% | 18% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are in line with each individual supplier and therefore we aim to meet stated terms. If there is no specific payment terms stated then a standard 30-day term is applied.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Any complaint or concern is dealt with on an individual basis and in a timely manner. Any ongoing disputes that affect settlement of payment are appropriately discussed with the supplier concerned and this can make it appear that payments are made late.
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?
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The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust is a multi-faith educational trust established to oversee and operate academy schools across the Liverpool area. As a company limited by guarantee without share capital, the organisation operates on a not-for-profit basis, reflecting its commitment to educational provision rather than commercial gain.
The Trust is registered in England and Wales under company number 07007398 and maintains its registered office at 51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NY. The organisation was incorporated on 2 September 2009 and remains an active entity.
As a multi-denominational academy trust operating within the UK education sector, the Trust provides governance, leadership, and strategic oversight to its member academy schools. This encompasses responsibility for curriculum standards, staffing, financial management, and the overall educational ethos of the schools under its remit, operating within the framework established by the Department for Education.
The Trust brings together the Catholic and Church of England faiths in a collaborative educational partnership, ensuring that faith-based values and traditions are maintained across its academies whilst delivering state-funded education to pupils in the Liverpool area.