UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 07185046
- Registered Address
- The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, RH15 9EA
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 1,166
- Turnover
- £53,414,000
- EBITDA
- £233,000
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 10 March 2010
- Nature of Business
- 85100 - Pre-primary education85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- South East
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Company Review
Trend Analysis
The average time taken for University of Brighton Academies Trust to pay invoices has increased over the past three periods, from 29 days in 2017-2019 to 46 days in 2022-2023. However, there was a slight decrease in 2021-2022 to 36 days.
Volatility Analysis
The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a high of 80% in 2019-2020 and a low of 41% in 2022-2023. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated, with a high of 17% in 2022-2023 and a low of 3% in 2017-2018.
Summary Analysis
From 2017 to 2023, the average time taken for University of Brighton Academies Trust to pay invoices has fluctuated, with a high of 47 days in 2022-2023 and a low of 22 days in 2019-2020. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also fluctuated, with a high of 80% in 2019-2020 and a low of 41% in 2022-2023. The worst period for the company was in 2022-2023, where 17% of invoices were paid later than 60 days, the highest percentage in the given time frame.
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 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 26 Sept 2023 | 47 | 41% | 42% | 17% | 63% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 28 Mar 2023 | 46 | 41% | 42% | 17% | 60% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 05 Oct 2022 | 36 | 70% | 20% | 10% | 37% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 25 Apr 2022 | 47 | 70% | 16% | 14% | 29% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 29 Sept 2021 | 37 | 75% | 16% | 10% | 32% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 26 Mar 2021 | 43 | 63% | 23% | 15% | 33% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Sept 2020 | 42 | 64% | 18% | 18% | 31% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 30 Mar 2020 | 38 | 60% | 25% | 15% | 42% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 30 Sept 2019 | 22 | 80% | 16% | 4% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 01 Apr 2019 | 29 | 58% | 39% | 3% | 42% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 28 Sept 2018 | 26 | 76% | 22% | 1% | 24% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 28 Sept 2018 | 29 | 75% | 23% | 3% | 25% |
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
Payment within 30 days from date of invoice
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
Finance@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk in the first instance and referred to the Financial Controller if necessary to obtain resolution.
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 University of Brighton Academies Trust (UBAT) is a multi-academy trust based in the South East of England. It was established in 2014 with the aim of providing high-quality education to students in the local community.
UBAT has a strong focus on sustainability, with a dedicated sustainability program that aims to reduce the environmental impact of its schools. This includes initiatives such as energy efficiency measures, waste reduction strategies, and promoting sustainable travel options.
The trust currently has 15 schools under its management, including primary, secondary, and special schools. It offers a wide range of products and services to support these schools, including financial management, HR support, and educational resources.
Key people within UBAT include the CEO, Sarah Gillett, who has over 20 years of experience in education leadership, and the board of trustees which is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the trust.
For more information on UBAT's schools, services, and sustainability initiatives, interested individuals can visit their website at www.ubatrust.co.uk. The registered office address for UBAT is University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT.
