This policy and the statement contained within it has been written to confirm Nationwide Windows Holding Company Limited, and all its subsidiaries, including but not limited to Nationwide Windows Ltd, Future Homes by Nationwide Limited (NWD) are commitment to prevent ‘slavery servitude and forced or compulsory labour’ and ‘human trafficking’ within the scope of our businesses, this includes our understanding of and adherence to the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement;
Organisational structure;
NWD manufactures, supply’s and installs windows and doors. The main sectors that the businesses operates are local authority, new build and domestic.
NWD manufacturing facility and head office are based in Rugby, Warwickshire, in addition to this there are regional hubs situated throughout the UK.
All NWD supply chain partners either are, or have UK based offices, no items are procured directly from abroad.
Commencing of the statement;
NWD is committed to the prevention of Modern Slavery and wants to demonstrate a clear commitment to our stakeholders and other interested parties.
High risk areas;
The above detailed have been identified and continue as being the areas of the business where Modern Slavery are most at risk.
Due diligence checks;
Below set out the controls implemented and planned to mitigate the risk of Modern Slavery occurring within the at-risk areas identified:
Recruitment: checks continue to be undertaken on potential new recruits to ensure that they are eligible to work in the UK and that their identity is validated. Where employment agency services are utilised, the same checks and balances are implemented.
Material procurement (supply chain) & appointment of bona-fide contractors: supply chain questionnaires have been updated accordingly to include a section on modern slavery, these responses are considered as part of the assessment criteria.
Policies;
Applicable polices that have relevance to Modern Slavery;
Modern Slavery
Recruitment
New Supplier
Whistleblowing
Code of Conduct
All the above mentioned are either individual policies or are contained within the Companies Handbook.
Training/ communication;
NWD are committed to training all relevant personnel on;
This policy/ statement
Key indicators that someone may be subject to ‘slavery servitude, forced or compulsory labour’ and ‘human trafficking’
How to report any concerns internally within the business or to a regulatory body
How will the training be disseminated?
On induction/ retraining
Via toolbox talks
E-portal
Performance indicators;
Compliance will be checked by undertaking internal audits, the results of which are communicated as part of the management review process contained within the businesses integrated management systems to senior management.
Reporting concerns;
Where anyone has concerns regarding ‘slavery servitude and forced or compulsory labour’ and ‘human trafficking’ please report;
Internally; to HR, or the Compliance department
Externally; Modern Slavery Helpline – Phone no; 0800 0121 700
Trafficker or illegal gang master – Phone no; 101
This policy and statement are authorised by and has the full commitment of the board of Directors and is confirmed by the signature of the Compliance Director which appears hereunder. This policy will be reviewed as a minimum annually.
Signed: Mr Chris Costall Compliance Director
Date: 08/10/2025
