Hales Valley Trust demonstrates a strong and consistent payment pattern, with an average settlement time of just 12 days, well ahead of standard 30-day terms. The overwhelming majority of payments — 94% — are completed within 30 days, with the remaining 6% falling in the 31–60 day band, indicating only minor and infrequent delays. There are no recorded payments beyond 60 days and no late payment incidents, reflecting a stable and disciplined payment trajectory.
The payment profile is highly predictable, with zero occurrences of late or severely delayed payments, making cash flow forecasting straightforward for any supplier engaged with this client. The small 6% share of 31–60 day payments introduces a marginal degree of variability, though this does not represent a material risk given the absence of any escalation beyond that window. Overall, Hales Valley Trust presents a low-volatility, low-risk payment profile with strong reliability indicators.
Hales Valley Trust is a low-risk client and can be confidently considered for standard or preferential credit terms, given its 12-day average payment speed and clean late payment record. Suppliers should note the minor 6% tail in the 31–60 day bracket, but this does not warrant restrictive conditions and is unlikely to impact operational cash flow significantly. Standard invoice monitoring is sufficient; no enhanced credit controls or risk mitigation measures are necessary at this time.
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 | 12 | 94% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We work to standard payment terms of 30 days however we pay according to the supplier terms which vary from in advance, on receipt or up to 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
We have no formal dispute resolution process. Initially disputes are dealt with either by individual schools or by the Central Finance team. Where they cannot be resolved locally they are escalated to the CFO.
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?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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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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Hales Valley Trust is a not-for-profit organisation operating as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital. This legal structure is characteristic of charitable trusts and educational bodies in the United Kingdom, and the organisation operates under an exemption from including "Limited" in its trading name.
Hales Valley Trust was incorporated on 14 November 2016 and is registered in England under company number 10476114. The organisation is based in the West Midlands, with its registered office located at Woodside Primary School and Nursery, Highgate Road, Dudley, England, DY2 0SN.
As a trust operating within a school setting, Hales Valley Trust is engaged in the governance and management of educational provision in the Dudley area. Organisations of this type in the UK typically oversee the strategic direction, financial management, and operational standards of one or more educational institutions, working within the frameworks established by relevant educational authorities.
Hales Valley Trust holds an active status with Companies House, reflecting its continued operation since incorporation.