THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
73Fair
8.2vs last year
#2210 in UK
#135 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
07903002
Registered Address
Cromwell Community College, Wenny Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England, PE16 6UU
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,697
Turnover
£71,208,000
EBITDA
£1,467,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
9 January 2012
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
85600 - Educational support services
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
70%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
8%
Not Paid Within Terms36%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-03-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202530 Mar 20253270%22%8%36%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202413 Mar 2024797%2%1%4%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202315 Mar 2023698%1%1%2%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202213 Sept 2022598%1%1%3%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202201 Apr 2022598%1%1%4%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202124 Sept 2021798%1%1%4%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202108 Mar 2021699%1%0%3%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202018 Sept 2020599%1%0%3%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202019 Mar 2020499%1%0%2%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201912 Mar 2019799%1%0%4%

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 30 days of the date of a correctly rendered invoice

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

Dispute Resolution Process

Initially all payment disputes or complaints regarding payment would be addressed to individual schools and the point of contact would be the Business Manager / Finance Lead in the school, escalation of the process if this was ever required would be through the Headteacher, in the event of no resolution the matter would be referred to the Trust 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.

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.

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.

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?

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 Active Learning Trust Limited is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing quality education and promoting sustainability. They aim to support schools and academies in their improvement journey, with a focus on active learning and personal development.

The trust offers a range of services, including school improvement support, teacher training, and curriculum development. They also provide various programs and resources to promote physical education, mental health and wellbeing, and environmental sustainability in schools.

The trust's sustainability program includes initiatives such as promoting eco-friendly practices, reducing waste, and teaching students about environmental responsibility. They also partner with local organizations to provide opportunities for students to engage in community-based sustainability projects.

Key people within the Active Learning Trust Limited include the CEO, Mr. Gary Peile, and the Chair of the Board, Mrs. Emma Gowan. They work alongside a team of experienced leaders and education professionals to support the trust's mission and values.

For more information on the trust's services, programs, and initiatives, interested parties can visit their website at activelylearningtrust.org. The registered office address is at 1st Floor, Mere House, Brook Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DW.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£14,151,000
Net Worth
£157,679,000
Total Current Assets
£19,387,000
Total Current Liabilities
£5,845,000

Company Location