For the financial year ended 30th April 2026
1. Introduction
This statement addresses the areas set out in Section 54(5) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015,
including Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd’s organisational structure, policies, due diligence processes,
risk assessment, effectiveness measures, and training. It also sets out the steps that we have
taken during the financial year to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business
and supply chains.
Modern slavery is a serious violation of human rights, encompassing slavery, servitude, forced
or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd is committed to acting
ethically and responsibly and to improving transparency within our supply chains and business
operations.
This is Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd first modern slavery statement and reflects both the actions
we have taken to date and the areas where our approach will continue to develop.
2. Our Organisation, Business and Supply Chains
Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd is a supplier of high-quality heating and hot water solutions,
specialising in renewable technologies and efficient oil-fired systems for homes across Great
Britain.
During this reporting period, we completed Tier 1 supplier mapping, providing visibility of our
direct suppliers and the countries in which they operate. Our Tier 1 suppliers primarily consist of
manufacturers and service providers operating in the European Union and Asia.
We recognise that visibility beyond Tier 1 has limitations and that continuing to improve our
understanding of the wider supply chain is an area for ongoing development.
3. Policies in relation to Modern Slavery
Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by the following policies:
Our Ethical Trading Policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected from employees and
suppliers, including commitments to fair treatment, lawful employment practices, and respect for
human rights.
Our Whistleblowing Policy provides a confidential mechanism for employees and third parties to
raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
These policies are designed to support compliance with UK law and internationally recognised
labour standards, including principles set out by the International Labour Organisation.
We recognise that our Ethical Trading Policy could be improved to provide greater clarity, we will
create two clear Code of Conduct documents covering our business and our suppliers.
4. Due Diligence Processes
As part of our initial approach to addressing modern slavery risk, we have undertaken due diligence
on our Tier 1 suppliers, focusing on:
We have also ensured that modern slavery risk is a core component of our supplier onboarding
process. We require suppliers to comply with applicable laws and confirm their operations are free
from modern slavery.
Due diligence activity is coordinated by our OEM Product Account Manager, with oversight from
senior management. This work provides a baseline from which our due diligence processes will
continue to develop over time.
5. Risk Assessment and Management
Modern slavery risks vary depending on geography, sector, and workforce arrangements. Based
on our Tier 1 mapping and due diligence, we have identified areas where risk may be increased,
including:
Our supply chain includes suppliers operating in regions where modern slavery risk is considered
higher based on global indices, particularly in parts of Asia. At this stage, we have not identified any
confirmed instances of modern slavery in our supply chain.
We acknowledge that not identifying any confirmed cases of modern slavery does not mean there is
no risk. Ongoing assessment and increased supply chain visibility remain key priorities.
6. Training and Awareness
To build internal awareness and capability, we have scheduled modern slavery awareness training
delivered by a specialist charity in financial year 2026-2027. The training will cover:
Training will initially be delivered to staff with responsibility for procurement, supplier management,
and people management, with wider awareness activities embedded across the organisation over
time.
7. Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement
As this is our first modern slavery statement, we are at an early stage in developing measures to
evaluate effectiveness. Over time, we aim to introduce appropriate measures, which may include:
We are committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening both our actions and
disclosures year on year.
8. Governance and Responsibility
Overall accountability for modern slavery sits with the Board of Directors. Day‑to‑day responsibility for implementing actions, monitoring progress, and reporting is held by Head of IT, Transformation & Compliance.
9. Approval and Publication
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 11th June 2026 and is signed of its behalf by Paul Wakefield, Managing Director Grant UK.