This statement is made by Shelbourne Group Ltd (Shelbourne Estates) on its own behalf and on behalf of its subsidiary companies including; Shelbourne Group Ltd, Shelbourne Eastern Ltd, Shelbourne North Ltd and Shelbourne Midlands Ltd. The Board have approved this statement which is made in accordance with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the MSA).
Shelbourne Estates does not allow the use of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We will continue to review and update annually this statement in accordance with the MSA.
Shelbourne Estates and its subsidiary companies develop homes and neighbourhoods in the UK. Shelbourne Estates’ business model recognises that it operates in a cyclical property market where developments can take a number of years to progress from inception, through planning and construction, to completion. This means that the turnover of individual Group companies can vary year on year, taking them above and below the £36 million modern slavery reporting threshold.
Shelbourne Estates’ regional development companies in Wilmslow and Rugby administer a database of approved construction sub-contractors on behalf of the Group. Initial vetting of contractors before their use on developments is a key function performed by Commercial Directors within each operating division. Sometimes main contractors are used by the divisions where construction requires a single point of contact with design responsibility or there is a single end-user. While there are some limited aspects of the supply chain that are unique to the individual operating companies (for example requirements to use local labour under planning agreements), most of Shelbourne companies’ supply chains are appointed through regional call-off agreements.
A limited quantity of material is sourced directly from suppliers, with the majority of the materials being procured by the contractors engaged to carry out works. Therefore Shelbourne Estates can be several steps removed from the procurement of labour and materials. Nonetheless Shelbourne Estates exercises some degree of control over the sourcing of supplies used on developments and has a long history of sourcing sustainable materials for use on its developments.
One of Shelbourne Estates’ key objectives is to make a significant, long-term contribution to the environment and the social and economic fabric of communities in which it works and its goals is to work with its supply chain to achieve this.
During the year we reviewed our Anti-Slavery, Human Trafficking and Human Rights Policy, Whistleblowing and Disclosure and Bullying and Harassment policies. Ongoing work will continue on this to ensure they are embedded into the workplace. Work is currently being undertaken on a new Company Intranet site which will then ensure availability to all our employees. We expect everyone who works with us or on behalf of us to support and uphold our policies in relation to modern slavery.
During 2023, we reviewed our processes and systems. In terms of our supply chain and structure there is currently a low overall risk of modern slavery and human right abuses occurring in our own operations. In addition we do not deem our national suppliers to be high risk, given the amount of business we do with them. Many of these national suppliers will have produced their own Modern Slavery Statements
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk we have in place the systems to;
During 2024 we will risk assess new suppliers and request information from existing suppliers on a regular basis.
Acts to address risks
We are taking all reasonable levels of assurance and are undertaking the following activities on an ongoing basis to assess and address these risks;
During 2023 we have evaluated the training needs of the Company employees and provided training to employees to ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business.
During 2024 we will be embedding this with a review of e-learning facilitation.
In order to monitor the effectiveness of our approach to modern slavery we propose the following steps for 2024:
This statement has been approved by the Board of Shelbourne Estates Limited and the subsidiary companies listed below and will be reviewed and updated annually.
This statement has been approved by the Board of Shelbourne Estates Limited and its subsidiary companies and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Joanne Iddon
Group Finance Director
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This strategy applies to Shelbourne Group Ltd and to the group of companies headed by Shelbourne Group Ltd (“the Group”) in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 19 to the Finance Act 2016. A list of the entities to which it applies is set out below. The strategy has been published in accordance with paragraph 16 of the Schedule.
This strategy applies from the date of publication until it is superseded. References to ‘UK Taxation’ are to the taxes and duties set out in paragraph 15(1) of the Schedule which include Income Tax, Corporation Tax, PAYE, NIC, VAT, Insurance Premium Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax. All references relate to UK taxation as the Group has no subsidiaries incorporated or operating outside of the UK.
The Group is committed to full compliance with all statutory obligations and full disclosure to tax authorities.
The Group manages risks to ensure compliance with legal requirements in a manner which ensures payment of the right amount of tax.
We seek to minimise the risk of a dispute with HMRC by being open and transparent about our tax affairs. At all times we seek to fully comply with our regulatory and other obligations and to act as a responsible corporate citizen.
The Group strives to have a transparent and constructive working relationship with HMRC, built on integrity and consistency of approach.
When submitting tax computations and returns to HMRC, all relevant facts are disclosed and transactions or issues where it is considered that there is potential for the tax treatment to be uncertain, are identified.
Any inadvertent errors in submissions made to HMRC are fully disclosed as soon as reasonably practicable following identification.
To support the return to work of housebuilders, the HBF has been working with government to develop a ‘Charter for safe working practice – Covid-19’.
The document demonstrates a commitment from housebuilders and the wider industry to safe working whilst Covid-19 remains prevalent. It also demonstrates government support for house building and sales activity and outlines the measures that should be in place.
As a member of the Home Builders Federation we are committed in our compliance to this Charter. The safety and health of our valued customers, staff and contractors is of the utmost importance to us. We are, and will continue to follow the advice of the government and have implemented all practical measures to help protect our communities.
The intention is that housebuilders will display the Charter on their sites, reinforcing their commitment to safe working and helping reduce concerns that their workforce, communities and customers may have at the current time.
Copies of the charter can be found in all of our marketing suites as well as on the HBF website.
