JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2025
80Good
0.1vs last year
#1696 in UK
#152 in Property
#83 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC010528
Registered Address
Donaldson House Saltire Centre, Pentland Park, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY6 2AG
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,634
Turnover
£398,563,000
EBITDA
£24,925,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 July 1919
Nature of Business
16100 - Sawmilling and planing of wood
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:365 days
Max Contractual:365 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
76%
31-60 Days
18%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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: 2025-04-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202524 Oct 20253278%16%6%19%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202518 Apr 20252976%18%6%15%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202422 Apr 20243075%17%8%19%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202316 Oct 20233966%20%14%37%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202312 Sept 20233276%17%7%24%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202220 Feb 20233174%17%9%29%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202211 Aug 20223275%16%9%30%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202127 Oct 20212968%23%9%36%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202123 Apr 20212482%14%4%16%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201910 Oct 20192993%6%1%6%

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

The majority of our contracted terms are 30 days, with others being 7, 10, 14, 21 or 28 days. There are a few that paid by instalments over a 365 period.

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

365

Dispute Resolution Process

If there is a dispute, the person who authorises the invoice, depending on which department the invoice is authorised by, would contact the relevant persons to raise the query or dispute and bring the matter to a resolution by communicating with the relevant person.

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

JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD is a British-owned company that specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the construction industry. The company was founded in 1860 and is currently headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The main activities of JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD include the distribution of building materials, manufacturing of timber products, and providing specialist services for the construction sector. Their products range from timber, sheet materials, and insulation to roofing, cladding, and flooring solutions. The company also offers a wide range of sustainable options, such as FSC and PEFC certified timber, to help reduce the environmental impact of construction projects.

JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices within the industry. This includes investing in energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste, and promoting responsible sourcing of materials. The company also works closely with their suppliers and customers to ensure sustainability is incorporated into every stage of the supply chain.

The key people behind JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD include the CEO, Andy Williamson, and the Chairman, Neil Donaldson. Both have extensive experience in the construction industry and have been instrumental in driving the company's sustainability efforts.

For more information on JAMES DONALDSON GROUP LTD, their products and services, and their sustainability program, you can visit their website at www.donaldson-timber.co.uk. The company's registered office address is James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, West Building, Broomhouse Lane, Edinburgh, EH11 3RD.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£16,219,000
Net Worth
-£1,726,000
Total Current Assets
£125,195,000
Total Current Liabilities
£92,208,000

Company Location