Slavery Statement
Chapelhouse Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Financial Year Ending June 2026
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by Chapelhouse Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary companies during the financial year ending 30 June 2026 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains.
Chapelhouse recognises that modern slavery is a serious violation of fundamental human rights. It encompasses slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which involve the exploitation of individuals for personal or commercial gain. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, acting with integrity in all our relationships and implementing effective systems and controls to minimise the risk of modern slavery occurring within our organisation or wider supply chain.
Chapelhouse Holdings Ltd is the parent company of Chapelhouse Motor Co Ltd and Chapelhouse Southport Ltd (Dormant). We are an independently owned automotive retailer operating across the North West of England with ten retail locations and an online sales platform. Our core activities include:
• Retail sale of new and used motor vehicles
• Vehicle servicing, MOT testing and repairs
• Manufacturer approved parts and accessories
• Vehicle finance and insurance products through authorised partners
Our workforce comprises colleagues across sales, aftersales, administration, management and support functions.
Our Supply Chains
Our principal supply chains include:
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Vehicle manufacturers
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Vehicle parts and accessory suppliers
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Workshop equipment suppliers
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Cleaning and facilities management providers
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Vehicle logistics and transport companies
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Information technology providers
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Professional advisers and outsourced business services
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Utilities and maintenance contractors
Whilst we consider the overall risk within our direct UK operations to be relatively low, we recognise that certain sectors and international supply chains may present a greater inherent risk of labour exploitation. We therefore adopt a proportionate, risk-based approach when assessing suppliers and maintaining commercial relationships.
Governance
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for ensuring Chapelhouse maintains appropriate governance arrangements to identify, assess and manage modern slavery risks.
Operational responsibility sits with senior management, supported by Human Resources, Compliance and Procurement functions, who are responsible for:
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maintaining relevant policies;
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monitoring emerging legislative requirements;
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overseeing supplier due diligence;
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promoting awareness across the business; and
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ensuring appropriate escalation of any concerns.
The Board reviews this statement annually as part of its governance and compliance framework.
Policies and Internal Controls
Our commitment to ethical business conduct is supported by a suite of policies including:
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Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
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Code of Conduct
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
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Whistleblowing Policy
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Recruitment and Right to Work Procedures
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Supplier Code of Conduct
These policies establish clear expectations regarding ethical behaviour, fair employment practices and compliance with applicable legislation.
Employees are encouraged to report concerns through established management channels or our confidential Whistleblowing Policy without fear of retaliation.
Policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate, effective and aligned with legislative and regulatory developments.
Due Diligence
Chapelhouse applies appropriate due diligence when engaging suppliers and contractors.
Our approach includes:
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working with reputable organisations that share our ethical standards;
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undertaking proportionate supplier due diligence where appropriate;
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seeking confirmation of compliance with relevant employment legislation and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 where considered necessary;
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monitoring supplier relationships throughout the commercial lifecycle; and
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reserving the right to review or terminate commercial arrangements where serious concerns are identified.
Internally, all employees undergo pre-employment screening including verification of identity and legal entitlement to work within the United Kingdom. Recruitment processes are designed to ensure employment is entered into voluntarily and in accordance with UK employment legislation.
Risk Assessment
Following our annual review, we continue to consider the overall risk of modern slavery within our directly employed workforce to be low.
Higher inherent risks may exist within areas such as:
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outsourced cleaning services;
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facilities management;
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logistics and transportation;
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imported products;
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extended international manufacturing supply chains.
Although these areas are largely managed through established commercial relationships with reputable organisations, Chapelhouse remains vigilant and applies a proportionate risk-based approach to monitoring suppliers operating within these sectors.
Training and Awareness
Modern slavery awareness forms part of our wider compliance and ethical business framework.
New employees receive induction covering expected standards of behaviour and the importance of reporting concerns.
Managers receive ongoing compliance training to assist them in recognising indicators of modern slavery, understanding escalation procedures and reinforcing ethical decision making within their teams.
We continue to promote a culture where colleagues feel confident to raise concerns openly and responsibly.
Measuring Effectiveness
During the financial year ending 30 June 2026 Chapelhouse:
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completed its annual review of anti-slavery policies;
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maintained appropriate employee awareness through induction and management training;
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continued supplier engagement regarding ethical business standards;
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reviewed modern slavery risks within key areas of the supply chain;
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maintained whistleblowing arrangements for confidential reporting; and
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received no reported incidents or substantiated allegations of modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or through our whistleblowing arrangements.
Whilst we recognise that the absence of reported concerns does not eliminate risk, we believe our existing governance framework and internal controls remain appropriate for the size and nature of our business.
Looking Forward
During the 2026/27 financial year Chapelhouse will continue to strengthen its approach through:
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ongoing annual policy reviews;
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enhanced supplier due diligence using a risk-based methodology;
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continued management training and employee awareness;
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monitoring developments in legislation and recognised best practice;
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embedding ethical procurement principles within supplier engagement; and
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reviewing appropriate key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of our modern slavery programme.
We remain committed to continuous improvement and to ensuring that respect for human rights remains embedded throughout our business and supply chains.
Approval
This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Chapelhouse Holdings Ltd and Chapelhouse motor Co Ltd and will be reviewed annually.
Approved on: 1 July 2026
Signed
Su Mawdsley
Group Head of Compliance and Customer Experience
For and on behalf of Chapelhouse Holdings Ltd & subsidiary companies.