Industry ranking
Score of 98.12/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
CLARION CORVUS TRUST consistently exhibits prompt payment behavior, with an average payment time of just 14 days. A significant 97% of invoices are settled within 30 days, indicating a strong positive trend in payment speed. This trajectory suggests reliable and timely remittances for suppliers.
The company's payment record demonstrates very low volatility, with only 3% of payments falling into the 31-60 day window and absolutely none exceeding 60 days. This highly predictable payment pattern minimizes financial uncertainty for suppliers. The absence of very late payments significantly reduces typical risk factors associated with extended credit.
CLARION CORVUS TRUST presents as an exceptionally low-risk partner based on its stellar payment history. Suppliers can confidently expect prompt payments and should consider extending standard credit terms without significant concern. Minimal specific risk mitigation strategies are required beyond standard contractual agreements given their consistent performance.
| 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 |
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| 01 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 23 Mar 2026 | 13 | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 12 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | 14 | 97% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard Payment terms are 30 days of the date of a correctly rendered invoice or as supplier payment terms specified.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Referred to the central finance team and escalated to CFO if no resolution
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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This registered entity is the exempt charity company behind Hobart High School and now operates as the Clarion Inclusive Trust, a multi-academy and primary school trust covering schools across the East of England. The trust runs secondary and primary education, including Hobart High School, Pakefield High School and a number of primary and infant schools. Its stated aim is to raise aspirations and teaching standards, providing a shared educational vision across its academies regardless of setting or context. The entity is registered for primary and general secondary education under its Companies House record, though it trades publicly under the Clarion Inclusive Trust name rather than its original registered title.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: hobart.org.uk · hobart.org.uk