THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 07465701
- Registered Address
- Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0LZ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 1,301
- Turnover
- £86,792,000
- EBITDA
- £8,820,000
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 9 December 2010
- Nature of Business
- 85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
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 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 28 | 84% | 10% | 6% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 19 | 86% | 8% | 6% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 18 Mar 2022 | 11 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 25 Oct 2021 | 11 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 17 Mar 2021 | 9 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 11 Oct 2019 | 14 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 20 Mar 2019 | 14 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
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 payment terms are 25 days but 7 days for local small suppliers.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Dispute Resolution Process
The Trust continues to enjoy a good relationship with all its suppliers. Any queries with invoices are dealt with by individual academies and disputes resolved quickly. Payment will not be made until an issue has been resolved. We currently have no unresolved issues.
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 Gorse Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Leeds, United Kingdom. It was established in 2010 and currently operates 21 academies across the city, serving over 10,000 students.
The trust's main aim is to provide high-quality education to students, enabling them to achieve their full potential and become successful individuals. The trust's academies offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong focus on academic excellence, personal development, and community involvement.
In terms of sustainability, The Gorse Academies Trust has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly practices. This includes recycling programs, energy-saving measures, and promoting the use of public transportation among staff and students.
The trust also offers a range of products and services to support its academies, including IT support, HR services, and financial management. It also provides training and development opportunities for its staff to ensure they are well-equipped to deliver quality education.
The key people at The Gorse Academies Trust include the CEO, Sir John Townsley, who has over 40 years of experience in education, and the Board of Trustees, who oversee the strategic direction and financial management of the trust.
For more information about The Gorse Academies Trust and its academies, their website address is www.tgat.org.uk. The registered office address is The Gorse Academies Trust, Morley Newlands Academy, Wide Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8PG.
