THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST maintains an average payment time of 30 days, with 69% of invoices settled within the standard 30-day window. A notable 26% of payments fall into the 31-60 day bracket, indicating a consistent secondary payment cycle that suppliers should anticipate. The 5% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a minor but present tail risk, though the 0% late payment rate suggests all obligations are ultimately fulfilled.
The payment profile shows moderate predictability, with the majority of transactions clustering around the 30-day mark, providing a reasonably stable baseline for cash flow forecasting. However, the 31% of payments settling beyond 30 days introduces some variability that suppliers with tight liquidity margins should factor into their planning. The absence of any formally recorded late payments is a positive indicator of overall financial discipline and intent to honour commitments.
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST presents a low-to-moderate payment risk profile, making it a generally reliable trading partner for suppliers with standard payment terms. Suppliers are advised to build a buffer of up to 60 days into their cash flow projections to accommodate the 31% of invoices that extend beyond the initial 30-day period. To mitigate exposure, suppliers may consider including clear payment terms on invoices and establishing periodic account reviews to monitor any shifts in payment behaviour.
| 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 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 26 Mar 2026 | 30 | 69% | 26% | 5% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The Trust pays within 30 days, unless specifically requested by the supplier.
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
30
The Trust would complaints disputes on an case by case basis if it falls outside of the complaints policy. Regular communication will be maintained throughout the process until a suitable resolution has been agreed by both parties.
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
The Education Village Academy Trust is an educational organisation operating within the academy trust sector in England. Registered as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital, the trust operates under an exemption from including "Limited" in its name, a structure commonly used by non-profit educational bodies in the United Kingdom.
The organisation is registered under company number 07748248 and was incorporated on 22 August 2011. Its registered office is located at The Education Village, Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2AN, placing it within the North East region of England.
Academy trusts of this type are responsible for the management and governance of state-funded academies, overseeing the educational provision, staffing, and operational performance of the schools within their remit. They operate independently of local authority control whilst remaining accountable to central government through the Department for Education and regional academy commissioners.
As a company limited by guarantee, The Education Village Academy Trust reinvests any surplus funds back into its educational activities rather than distributing profits to shareholders. This structure reflects the organisation's commitment to delivering public educational services in accordance with its funding agreements and statutory obligations.