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MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
This statement has been created in compliance with Section 54, Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Slavery and human trafficking remain a hidden blight on our global society and is a crime which violates fundamental human rights. Shelbourne Motors operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business activities and relationships. We all have a responsibly to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain. Staff are expected to report concerns and management are expected to act upon them. This statement sets out the steps Shelbourne Motors and subsidiaries have taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
ORGANISATION’S STRUCTURE
Shelbourne Motors Limited is the parent company of the Shelbourne Motors Group. Established in 1973 we are a multi-franchise vehicle retailer specialising in new & used vehicle sales, vehicle servicing, maintenance & repair & associated services. Based in Northern Ireland with suppliers throughout the UK & Ireland as well as Global vehicle manufacturers. The group companies consist of:
Shelbourne Motors Limited
Shelbourne Motors Holdings Limited
SVRGo Ltd
The group has an annual turnover in excess of £115m and currently employs 180 team members.
OUR SUPPLY CHAINS
Shelbourne Motors seek to engage suppliers where the relationship is based on trust, respect and transparency. Through our processes, we aim to drive all suppliers to meet Shelbourne Motors high expectations and standards of business practices.
Shelbourne Motors also encourage suppliers to promote Corporate Social Responsibility practices throughout their own supply chains.
Shelbourne Motors uses a wide variety of national and local suppliers to source goods, services and equipment for the day to day running of its business. Specifically we work with a number of vehicle manufacturers, funders, motor dealerships and agencies. The directors recognise the importance of understanding the integrity of our supply chain and act with diligence when reviewing suppliers to ensure the risk of slavery and human trafficking is reduced throughout the organisation. Where we are unable to satisfy ourselves that a supplier is not aligned to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 we will firstly work with the that supplier to ensure compliance or failing that, terminate the contract.
The following policies are available to all staff through the Shelbourne induction:
OUR POLICIES ON SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Our Anti-slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains. Our culture of good governance is underpinned by our zero tolerance to modern slavery and we expect the same attitude from all who work for us and those supplying to us. We have a complete suite of policies in place which include Whistle Blowing, Business Ethics, Equal Opportunities and Recruitment, all of which deal with the anti-slavery initiatives either directly or indirectly.
DUE DILIGENCE PROCESSES FOR SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Where possible we build long standing relationships with our suppliers and make clear our expectations of business behaviour. We expect these entities to have suitable anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes. We expect each entity adopt ‘one-up’ due diligence on the next link in the chain. It is not practical for us to have a direct relationship with all links. We have in place systems to encourage the reporting of concerns and the protection of whistle blowers. We undertake due diligence when considering taking on new clients and suppliers.
TRAINING
To ensure a level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and business, including awareness-raising of the signs of modern slavery, we have provided briefings to our Directors and employees.
GOVERNANCE
This statement applies to all employees and business divisions within Shelbourne Motors.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our group's slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.
The statement is approved annually by the Board of Directors
Caroline Willis
Financial Director
Updated: 21/05/2025
Shelbourne Motors Limited trading as Shelbourne Motors Portadown, Shelbourne Motors Nissan, Shelbourne Motors Newry, and Fleet4u is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Shelbourne Motors Ltd to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.
We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a carefully selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. We act on behalf of the lender for this introduction and not as your agent. We are not impartial, and we are not an independent financial advisor. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next most suitable offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure a suitable finance agreement for you that enables you to achieve your financial objectives. If you purchase a vehicle, in the majority of cases, we will receive a commission from your lender for introducing you to them which is either a fixed fee, or a fixed percentage of the amount that you borrow. This may be linked to the vehicle model you purchase. Different lenders pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement; however, you will be contributing towards the commission paid to us with the interest collected on your repayments. Before we propose you to a potential lender, we will inform you of the likely amount of commission we will receive and seek your consent to receive this commission. The exact amount of commission that we will receive will be confirmed prior to you signing your finance agreement. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over. Guarantees may be required
Automotive Compliance Ltd, The Factory, 44 Alfred Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DD Telephone: 01452671560 E-mail: complaints@automotive-compliance.co.uk
If we cannot resolve your complaint within 8 weeks, you may refer your dispute to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This service is free to use. Their consumer helpline is available on 0800 023 4567 or 0300 123 9123 or you can visit their website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
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