BECKFOOT TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
0.3vs last year
#630 in UK
#18 in Education
#28 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
08155088
Registered Address
Beckfoot Trust, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, England, BD16 1EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,063
Turnover
£57,649,000
EBITDA
£1,879,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
24 July 2012
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Education,Healthcare And Wellbeing
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
9%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

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: 2025-04-14
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 202514 Apr 20251988%9%3%0%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202426 Mar 20241687%10%3%0%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202314 Dec 20231885%11%5%0%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202314 Dec 20231983%13%4%0%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202208 Sept 20221883%13%4%1%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202204 Apr 20221883%12%5%0%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202115 Sept 20211787%10%3%1%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202101 Mar 20211789%9%2%1%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202024 Feb 20212180%13%7%1%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202024 Feb 20212281%12%7%1%
01 Sept 2018 - 27 Feb 201927 Feb 20191689%9%2%1%

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

Beckfoot Trust pay to the Terms of our suppliers and don't issue terms to them. Beckfoot Trust generally adhere to 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

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes are resolved directly with the supplier and escalated as appropriate using the supplier complaint procedure if necessary.

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

Beckfoot Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Bradford, United Kingdom. It was established in 2013 and currently oversees the operations of 9 schools in the Bradford and Bingley area.

The trust's main focus is on providing high-quality education to its students, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. They have implemented a sustainability program that aims to educate students on environmental issues and promote sustainable practices within their schools. This includes initiatives such as recycling, reducing energy consumption, and promoting eco-friendly transportation.

In addition to their sustainability efforts, Beckfoot Trust offers a wide range of products and services to support their students' learning. This includes a comprehensive curriculum that covers both academic and vocational subjects, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and drama.

The trust is led by a team of dedicated and experienced individuals, including CEO David Horn and Chair of Trustees, Gordon Carver. They work closely with school leaders and staff to ensure that the trust's vision and values are upheld in all its schools.

For more information on Beckfoot Trust and its schools, including admissions and job opportunities, visit their website at www.beckfoottrust.org. The registered office address for the trust is Beckfoot Upper Heaton School, Thorn Lane, Bingley, BD16 1EE.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£17,571,000
Net Worth
£43,899,000
Total Current Assets
£18,737,000
Total Current Liabilities
£5,779,000

Company Location