Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement

In compliance with the requirements of the Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Act 2015 this statement sets out the steps taken in the current and 2021 financial year by Wagstaff to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking is not occurring within our own organization or our supply chains. Wagstaff communicates this statement to all employees, suppliers and subcontractors, and makes it available to the public through its website.

Organizational Structure and Supply Chains
Wagstaff Interiors Group is the trading style of the registered, limited liability company: Wagstaff Bros Ltd.

Wagstaff was formed in 1903 and incorporated as a Limited Company in 1934. Still a self-funding business currently operating in the United Kingdom, it is not part of a consortium and there are no relevant subsidiary companies The Company is managed by the Board of Directors. Our nationally offered core services are; the retail sale of furniture solutions and products; move management; furniture hire; product reuse & recycle services; and workplace consultancy.

Our supply chain is comprised of contractors, manufacturers and suppliers of finished products and components. We obtain the majority of our products from UK based suppliers or are imported from the EU. Where required, finished products may be obtained from non-EU and greater Europe, Asia and the Far East. We do not directly source or process raw materials.

Due Diligence Processes
Wagstaff carries out due diligence on its supply chain to promote transparency and accountability. Suppliers and contractors are required to complete a questionnaire and review process making clear our expectations.

We assess the modern slavery and human trafficking risks associated with products, sources and suppliers, identifying any required changes in the sourcing and category of materials used in the production process.

Forestry Stewardship Council accreditation serves to ensure the elimination of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking throughout the timber product supply chain. Each year Wagstaff takes the following steps to ensure Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is not occurring within our own business and supply chain:

• Supply Chain Vetting Questionnaire
• Health & Safety Policy
• Ethical Trade Procurement Policy
• Right to Work in UK Employment Verification
• Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy
• FSC Chain of Custody Accreditation
• FISP Accreditation & Audit
• Site Inspections & Supply Chain Review Meetings
• External Monitoring of HR Practices

Incident Response
Wagstaff will robustly apply sanctions to any employee, supplier, or contractor in our supply chain who, following investigation, found not to have complied with our modern slavery, human trafficking and other human rights policies. This will include termination of employment, removal of supplier from approved supplier list and the cancellation of existing and future orders, contracts or agreements.

Wagstaff will report suspected and actual violations to the police or other regulatory or legally authorised bodies, and will cooperate fully in any subsequent investigation.

Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed and published annually. The Board of Directors endorses this policy statement and is fully committed to its implementation.