RICHARD HUISH TRUST demonstrates a generally prompt payment profile, with an average payment time of 27 days and 84% of invoices settled within the 30-day threshold. The majority of late payments fall within the 31-60 day band (13%), suggesting that when delays occur, they are moderate rather than severe. The 3% of payments exceeding 60 days indicates that extended delays are uncommon but not absent.
With 16% of payments classified as late, there is a modest but notable degree of payment inconsistency that suppliers should factor into cash flow planning. The concentration of late payments in the 31-60 day range points to a predictable pattern of short-term delays rather than erratic or unpredictable behaviour. Overall, the payment profile is reasonably stable, presenting a low-to-moderate risk level for suppliers extending standard credit terms.
RICHARD HUISH TRUST represents a generally reliable payment partner, suitable for standard credit terms given its 27-day average and strong 30-day settlement rate of 84%. Suppliers should be aware that approximately 1 in 6 invoices will be paid late, and building a small buffer into payment forecasting is advisable. To mitigate risk, suppliers may consider issuing payment reminders around the 25-day mark and reviewing credit limits periodically to align with observed 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 | 24 Mar 2026 | 27 | 84% | 13% | 3% | 16% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days from date of 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
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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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Richard Huish Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Taunton, Somerset, incorporated in November 2014. It operates as a charitable company limited by guarantee and runs a group of schools in the South West, including primary schools and Richard Huish College, a sixth form college. Its registered activities cover primary education, general secondary education, post-secondary non-tertiary education and child day-care. The trust's academies include North Town Academy, West Buckland Primary School, North Curry CofE Primary School, Nerrols Primary School and Nursery, Lyngford Park Primary School and Richard Huish College, which joined the group at various dates between 2018 and 2021.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · get-information-schools.service.gov.uk