Score of 84/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 18 | 78% | 22% | 0% | 60% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 | 17 | 84% | 16% | 0% | 43% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 16 | 82% | 16% | 2% | 45% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 22 | 72% | 26% | 2% | 21% |
| 01 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 20 | 72% | 27% | 1% | 40% |
| 01 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 | 29 Dec 2023 | 15 | 83% | 17% | 0% | 39% |
| 01 Dec 2022 - 31 May 2023 | 29 Jun 2023 | 18 | 87% | 12% | 1% | 41% |
| 01 Jun 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 | 30 Dec 2022 | 18 | 77% | 23% | 0% | 38% |
| 01 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 | 29 Jun 2022 | 20 | 69% | 29% | 2% | 46% |
| 01 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | 22 Dec 2021 | 19 | 75% | 24% | 1% | 36% |
| 01 Dec 2020 - 31 May 2021 | 30 Jun 2021 | 12 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 27% |
| 01 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 | 22 Dec 2020 | 18 | 80% | 15% | 5% | 37% |
| 01 Dec 2019 - 31 May 2020 | 22 Jun 2020 | 19 | 76% | 20% | 4% | 31% |
| 01 Jun 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 | 23 Dec 2019 | 19 | 76% | 23% | 1% | 27% |
| 01 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2019 | 28 Jun 2019 | 27 | 80% | 12% | 8% | 26% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days if not otherwise specified
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
1. Invoice Receipt & Initial Review - Responsible: Office Manager (Shirene) Receive invoice via email or post. Check for accuracy: supplier name, services/products delivered, dates, amounts, and terms. Log the invoice in the firm’s accounting or invoice tracking system. 2. Verification of Goods/Services - Responsible: Relevant employee or partner who requested the service Confirm that goods/services were received as described. Flag any discrepancies or issues to the office manager. 3. Dispute Handling (if needed) Responsible: Office Manager Contact the supplier via email or phone to clarify or resolve discrepancies. Document all correspondence and outcomes. Escalate unresolved disputes to a designated partner (Jon Sharp) if necessary. 4. Approval for Payment - Responsible: Office Manager/Designated Partner Review the verified invoice and any dispute resolution notes. Provide written or digital sign-off (e.g., email confirmation or approval in accounting software). Ensure the invoice aligns with budget and contractual terms. 5. Payment Processing - Responsible: Office Manager or Finance Administrator (if applicable) Schedule payment according to agreed terms (e.g., 30 days). Use firm’s payment method (bank transfer, cheque, etc.). Record payment details in the system. 6. Confirmation & Filing - Responsible: Office Manager Confirm payment with supplier. File invoice and payment confirmation for audit and record-keeping. Update payment status in tracking system.
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?
No information available
Hengistbury Investment Partners LLP is an alternative investment management partnership based in Mayfair, London. Founded in 2011, it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The firm describes its strategy as alternative investment management and directs its services at professional investors, with existing and prospective investors invited to contact it directly. It is registered under partnership number OC365747, with regulatory disclosures published covering MIFIDPRU 8 requirements and the UK Stewardship Code. No further detail on specific asset classes, funds or client types is provided in the available material.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: hengistburypartners.com · hengistburypartners.com