ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST has an average payment time of 32 days, marginally exceeding the standard 30-day benchmark. The majority of payments (72%) are settled within 30 days, while 22% fall within the 31-60 day band and a smaller 6% extend beyond 60 days, indicating a generally prompt payment profile with a modest tail of slower settlements.
With 22% of invoices classified as late, there is a measurable but not severe level of payment inconsistency that suppliers should factor into cash flow planning. The 6% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a low but notable risk of significant delays, suggesting occasional processing bottlenecks rather than systemic financial difficulty. Overall predictability is moderate, as roughly three-quarters of payments arrive on time, but the late payment rate introduces sufficient variability to warrant attention.
This trust presents a low-to-moderate payment risk profile, making it a generally acceptable customer for most suppliers, provided cash flow tolerance allows for occasional delays beyond 30 days. Suppliers operating on tight liquidity margins should consider building a payment buffer of up to 60 days into contract terms or including prompt payment incentives to encourage timely settlement. Proactive invoice follow-up at the 25-day mark is advisable to reduce exposure to the 22% late payment segment.
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 | 32 | 72% | 22% | 6% | 22% |
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Standard payment terms
30 days
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
Initial Contact: Suppliers should first raise any invoice or payment discrepancy with our Accounts Payable department (or the person named on the Purchase Order). Internal Review: Once a dispute is raised, the concern is formally logged and considered by the Accounts Payable department or person named on the Purchase Order. The review focuses on verifying the delivery of goods/services against the contractual terms and the accuracy of the invoice. Timescale: We aim to acknowledge disputes within 5 working days and provide a formal response or resolution within 21 working days. Escalation & Next Steps: If the dispute is not resolved at the departmental level, it is escalated to the Senior Finance Partner - Financial Control. Should a mutual agreement still not be reached, the parties may proceed to formal mediation or the dispute resolution mechanisms (such as arbitration) specified in the individual contract terms.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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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?
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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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St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a Catholic multi-academy trust operating within the education sector in the West Midlands region. Established as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital, the organisation holds an exemption from using the word "Limited" in its name, a structure commonly adopted by charitable and educational bodies in the United Kingdom.
The trust was incorporated on 17 July 2012 and is registered with Companies House under company number 08146661. Its registered office is located at C/O Painsley Catholic College, Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH, and the organisation remains active.
As a Catholic multi-academy trust, the organisation operates within the framework of the UK's academy school system, overseeing the governance, strategic leadership, and management of a group of Catholic academy schools. Such trusts are responsible for ensuring educational standards, maintaining the Catholic ethos across their member schools, and managing the financial and operational affairs of the academies within their portfolio.
Multi-academy trusts of this type work in accordance with the Department for Education's regulatory framework, fulfilling accountability obligations to both central government and the communities they serve. They play a central role in delivering Catholic education in line with the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.