@FairPaymentCode

The Fair Payment Code is a prestigious, Government-backed range of Awards that reward businesses for adopting fair payment practises. Join the Code⬇️

 United Kingdom
smallbusinesscommissioner.gov.uk/fpc
Joined September 2024
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In 2026, we’d like to see more large organisations taking the lead on fair payment. As a larger business, your payment practices set the tone for your whole sector. Make fair payment part of your standard by signing up to the FPC today. ⬇️ ow.ly/QErs50XXUAr
Graphic shows a bar chart breakdown of FPC awardees by size. Micro: 116 Small: 177 Medium: 86 Large: 71

ALT Graphic shows a bar chart breakdown of FPC awardees by size. Micro: 116 Small: 177 Medium: 86 Large: 71

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Our Fair Payment Code awardees represent a growing range of industries committed to paying suppliers on time. Don’t see your sector represented yet? Why not make it your New Year’s resolution for your organisation to pave the way. ⬇️ ow.ly/KRpz50XWEfq
Graphic showing breakdown of awardees by sector. Construction: 45.5% Consultancy: 22.7% Information Technology: 15.2% Accountancy & Business Services: 9.1% Engineering: 7.6%

ALT Graphic showing breakdown of awardees by sector. Construction: 45.5% Consultancy: 22.7% Information Technology: 15.2% Accountancy & Business Services: 9.1% Engineering: 7.6%

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#FPCFriday: Still unsure about joining the FPC as your New Year's resolution? Our current awardees share why they signed up and the difference fair payment makes to the businesses they work with. Find out more about the FPC and sign up today. ⬇️ ow.ly/ku6e50XU0YE
Graphic of Fair Payment Code awardees with quotes on why they joined the Code. There is a photo of Antoniya Beyrinska on the top right, a photo of Ben Craven in the middle left, and a photo of Jenny Duff on the bottom right. There is a Fair Payment Code logo on the top right. Graphic reads: “Trust and timely payments really are key to doing good business – and they go both ways in the client-supplier relationship. That’s why joining the Fair Payment Code was a very easy decision for us.” Antoniya Beyriyska | Ask the Boss Practice Manager “Joining the Fair Payment Code shows our commitment to those values and gives our clients, partners and suppliers confidence that we do what we say.” Ben Craven | Safeseal Roofing Managing Director “The FPC Gold Award has given us the means to show that we are a prompt payer, giving suppliers greater confidence in working with us and giving us strength when negotiating with clients.” Jenny Duff | Brighter Days Markets Managing Director

ALT Graphic of Fair Payment Code awardees with quotes on why they joined the Code. There is a photo of Antoniya Beyrinska on the top right, a photo of Ben Craven in the middle left, and a photo of Jenny Duff on the bottom right. There is a Fair Payment Code logo on the top right. Graphic reads: “Trust and timely payments really are key to doing good business – and they go both ways in the client-supplier relationship. That’s why joining the Fair Payment Code was a very easy decision for us.” Antoniya Beyriyska | Ask the Boss Practice Manager “Joining the Fair Payment Code shows our commitment to those values and gives our clients, partners and suppliers confidence that we do what we say.” Ben Craven | Safeseal Roofing Managing Director “The FPC Gold Award has given us the means to show that we are a prompt payer, giving suppliers greater confidence in working with us and giving us strength when negotiating with clients.” Jenny Duff | Brighter Days Markets Managing Director

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Last year, @biztradegovuk released a late payments consultation with plans to strengthen legislation. For large companies, this is an opportunity to lead by example and show fair payment is part of your company culture, not just a compliance exercise. ⬇️ smallbusinesscommissioner.go…
Graphic reads: 14,000 businesses close each year as a result of late payments, equivalent to 38 business days £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 1.5 million businesses are affected by late payments each year £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 15% of businesses said they avoided doing business with specific customers based on their payment behaviour There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top left corner.

ALT Graphic reads: 14,000 businesses close each year as a result of late payments, equivalent to 38 business days £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 1.5 million businesses are affected by late payments each year £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 15% of businesses said they avoided doing business with specific customers based on their payment behaviour There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top left corner.

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If you’re setting New Year's resolutions for your business in 2026, here’s one that makes a difference: paying businesses on time. Why not join the Fair Payment Code and set an example of how to do business in a fair and ethical way. ⬇️ ow.ly/CSRr50XQ2Nc
Graphic on how to apply to the Fair Payment Code. Text reads: 1. Expression of interest 2. Receive application form and guidance 3. Read guidance in full 4. Collate evidence needed for award 5. Submit application form and evidence 6. Notification of receipt or request for further information 7. Receive award

ALT Graphic on how to apply to the Fair Payment Code. Text reads: 1. Expression of interest 2. Receive application form and guidance 3. Read guidance in full 4. Collate evidence needed for award 5. Submit application form and evidence 6. Notification of receipt or request for further information 7. Receive award

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Curious about the impact of the Fair Payment Code a year later? Our 'One Year On' report is now live, capturing the progress we've made and how awardees have improved payment practices across the UK. ⬇️ ow.ly/N3Sq50XGmIO
Graphic shows a flow chart with 450 awardees, categorised by Gold (233), Silver (81), and Bronze (136).

ALT Graphic shows a flow chart with 450 awardees, categorised by Gold (233), Silver (81), and Bronze (136).

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In the last 12 months, we've seen over 450 organisations sign up to the code and step up to protect small businesses and advocate for fairer payment terms. Thank you to every awardee who has joined us so far. Here's to another year of progress! ow.ly/pCuY50XGc2K
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In the lead up to the one year anniversary of the Fair Payment Code, this week we're doing a special edition of #FPCFriday and shouting out all the awardees we've featured so far this year. Thank you to every organisation who has signed up to the Code. smallbusinesscommissioner.go…
Graphic shows the Fair Payment Code logo and logos of various FPC awardees.

ALT Graphic shows the Fair Payment Code logo and logos of various FPC awardees.

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🏅 It’s #FPCFriday and this week, we’re shouting out Audax Solutions, one of our Gold awardees. Adam Liardet, Managing Director, shares why Audax signed up to the Fair Payment Code. Find out more about the Fair Payment Code: ow.ly/bqKt50Xz8xx
Graphic reads: “Every responsible organisation should aspire to reach the highest possible standards in their conduct. Paying a living wage, Paying fair tax and promptly paying our suppliers are just a few of the indicators of a business holding themselves accountable to higher standards.” Adam Liardet Managing Director There is a Gold FPC logo and Audax logo at the top and a picture of the Audax team on the right.

ALT Graphic reads: “Every responsible organisation should aspire to reach the highest possible standards in their conduct. Paying a living wage, Paying fair tax and promptly paying our suppliers are just a few of the indicators of a business holding themselves accountable to higher standards.” Adam Liardet Managing Director There is a Gold FPC logo and Audax logo at the top and a picture of the Audax team on the right.

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🏅 It's #FPCFriday and we're shouting out one of our Gold awardees, The Leadership Coaches. Zoe Lewis, CEO, shares why she is committed to paying small businesses fairly. Find out more about the Fair Payment Code.⬇️ smallbusinesscommissioner.go…
Graphic reads: “I committed to running a fair and ethical business, one where no one in our supply chain waits more than 30 days for payment. True leadership in driving change means leading by example. I’m proud we support our suppliers because building an economy that works for everyone means valuing the ‘little fish’ as much as the big ones.” Zoé Lewis CEO There is a Gold FPC logo and The Leadership Coaches logo at the top, and a picture of Zoe Lewis on the right.

ALT Graphic reads: “I committed to running a fair and ethical business, one where no one in our supply chain waits more than 30 days for payment. True leadership in driving change means leading by example. I’m proud we support our suppliers because building an economy that works for everyone means valuing the ‘little fish’ as much as the big ones.” Zoé Lewis CEO There is a Gold FPC logo and The Leadership Coaches logo at the top, and a picture of Zoe Lewis on the right.

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