UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 07692130
- Registered Address
- The Magna Carta School, Thorpe Road, Staines, Surrey, TW18 3HJ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 214
- Turnover
- £14,073,000
- EBITDA
- £2,068,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://bdb.surrey.sch.uk/
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 4 July 2011
- Nature of Business
- 85310 - General secondary education
- Industries
- Education
- Region
- South East
Time to Pay
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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 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 22 Apr 2021 | 20 | 80% | 18% | 2% | 31% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 01 Oct 2019 | 17 | 88% | 11% | 1% | 27% |
Payment Time Trends
Payment Distribution Trends
Invoice Payment Practices
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Payment Terms
Standard payment terms
We would normally expect to settle invoices within a 30 day period
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
Any complaints are dealt with on a case by case basis. Initially investigations would be undertaken by finance managers of individual sites and then an opportunity to escalate complaints would be made to the Chief Financial Officer
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?
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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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Company Summary
UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST is a multi-academy trust based in the United Kingdom. The trust is committed to providing high-quality education to students from all backgrounds and promoting sustainability in all aspects of its operations.
The trust currently oversees 25 schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools, and has a strong focus on promoting community involvement and collaboration between schools. Its key people include a team of experienced educators and administrators, led by the CEO, who work together to ensure the trust's goals and values are met.
One of the key areas of focus for UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST is sustainability. The trust has implemented a sustainability program that includes initiatives such as reducing energy consumption, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and incorporating sustainability into the curriculum. The trust also encourages its schools to engage in sustainable practices, such as using eco-friendly materials and promoting sustainable transportation methods.
In addition to its sustainability efforts, the trust also offers a range of services and products to its schools and the wider community. This includes professional development programs for teachers, support for students with special educational needs, and access to resources and expertise from across the trust's network of schools.
For more information on UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST, including its sustainability program, products, and services, you can visit their website at www.unityschoolstrust.co.uk. The trust's registered office address is 37-39 The Strand, London, WC2N 5HZ.
