Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust pays suppliers in 21 days on average — 14 days past its stated terms

CRN 07559187 · Education · 2 statutory reports on record · period to 31 Aug 2026

21daysavg time to pay · H1 2026

Their H1 2026 filing puts the average 14 days past the 7-day term they state.

Faster than mostvs a 31-day median across 6,104 recent filers

Their stated terms: 7 days
Paid outside agreed terms: 2% of invoices
Paid after 61+ days: 3%
Reporting period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Source: their gov.uk filing, filed 29 Sept 2026

Self-reported figures from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.

Terms vs reality · their H1 2026 filing

Paid 14 days past their stated terms

PAIDLATE · terms vs the clockdays to pay · 0–40

avg 21d

0 days40 days

reported avg 21 days their filed terms 0–7 days UK median 31 days · n = 6,104 recent filers

Where their invoices landed · share of all invoices

within 30 days 86% 31–60 days 11% 61+ days 3%

Source: their statutory Payment Practices Report #117097, period 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Aug 2026, filed 29 Sept 2026 · gov.uk payment-practices service

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust pays 14 days past its own stated terms. 2% of invoices still went outside agreed terms; 3% reached 61 days or more. Self-reported in their statutory H1 2026 filing.

The read · computed from their figures

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust's H1 2026 filing puts their average at 21 days against stated terms of 7 days; 2% of invoices were paid outside agreed terms and 3% took 61 days or longer. Filed 29 Sept 2026.

On the latest reported averages: Faster than 70% of the 309 large companies reporting in education.

That is 2 statutory periods on record (earliest H1 2026) — a historical record, not a promise for a new invoice.

In their own words · from the filing

Standard payment terms

This report outlines the payment practices and performance of South Lincolnshire Academies Trust in accordance with the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performances Regulations. The Trust is committed to maintaining fair and transparent payment practices and aims to build strong and sustainable relationships with its suppliers. The Trust operates a standard payment policy of 30 days from the date of invoice, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Invoices are processed promptly upon receipt, subject to verification and approval procedures. Suppliers are encouraged to submit clear, accurate and complete invoices to avoid delays. Any discrepancies are addressed as quickly as possible in collaboration with the supplier.

Dispute resolution

In the event of any dispute relating payment, SLAT will proactively engage with the supplier and take reasonable steps to resolve the matter in a timely and constructive manner. During the reporting period, the company has taken steps to improve internal processes to ensure timely payments. The Trust monitors its payment performance regularly and is committed to continuous improvement in this area. The company does not withhold payments unreasonably and seeks to resolve disputes efficiently. Any payments not made within agreed terms are reviewed, and corrective actions are implemented where necessary. Overall, the Trust remains dedicated to responsible payment practices and recognises the importance of timely payments in supporting the financial stability of its suppliers.

Every statutory report on record

Most recent first.

Period	Avg days	Outside terms	61+ days	Filed
H1 2026	21	2%	3%	29 Sept 2026
H1 2026	18	1%	1%	27 Mar 2026

On the public register · Companies House

Company record

Status: Active
Type: PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated: 10 Mar 2011
Registered office: BOURNE ACADEMY, BOURNE, PE10 9DT

0 outstanding charges on the register Accounts due 31 May 2027

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Illustrative · working-capital arithmetic

What a 21-day cycle ties up

A worked example, not a finding. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 21-day vs a 7-day payment cycle.

≈ £8,500

of invoicing outstanding at any one time on a 21-day cycle — about £5,500 more than the same account would carry at 7-day terms.

Late Payment Act. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 lets a supplier charge statutory interest and fixed compensation on invoices paid past agreed terms. Work out what a late invoice is worth → Whether it applies depends on your contract — check with an adviser.

Quick answers · South Lincolnshire Academies Trust

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Their latest reports average around day 21. Treat that as a historical reference point, not a promise for a new invoice.

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UK companies and LLPs above a size threshold — broadly, two of: turnover over £54m, balance sheet over £27m, or more than 250 employees — must report twice a year, under the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017, how quickly they actually pay suppliers: the average time to pay, the share of invoices paid in 30 days or fewer, 31 to 60 days and 61 days or longer, and their standard payment terms. Those thresholds apply to financial years beginning on or after 6 April 2025; for earlier financial years they were £36m and £18m, with the same 250-employee test.

What does "paid outside agreed terms" mean?

The share of invoices paid later than the terms in the supplier contract. If terms are 30 days and an invoice is paid on day 45, it counts as paid outside terms, regardless of the headline average.

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How this is compiled. Built from official records only: Companies House and the gov.uk payment-practices service. The payment figures are self-reported — companies over the size threshold must file them by law and the board signs them off. No credit-agency data. The numbers are theirs; the plain-English read is ours. This is information compiled from public records under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — not a credit rating and not advice.

The 31-day comparison figure is the median across 6,104 companies with a current statutory report — every sector pooled, not an average of sector medians (how the figure is built).

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