This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the slavery and human trafficking statement of The UK Finance Group for the financial year ending 2026.
Our Business
The UK Finance Group is a trading name of HMB Finance Group Ltd, a commercial finance specialist providing business and commercial lending solutions across the United Kingdom. We connect UK businesses with appropriate lenders and finance solutions across our specialist lender panel.
Registered Office: 193a Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9SQ
FCA Firm Reference Number: 752970
Our Commitment
The UK Finance Group is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We have a zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking in all forms. 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 Supply Chains
Our supply chains include professional service providers, technology suppliers, marketing services and office suppliers. We expect all suppliers, contractors and business partners to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Due Diligence Processes
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we:
- Evaluate our supply chains to identify potential risk areas
- Require suppliers to confirm their compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Include anti-slavery and human trafficking obligations in supplier agreements where appropriate
- Provide training and awareness to our staff on modern slavery risks
- Encourage staff to report any concerns through our internal reporting procedures
Risk Assessment and Management
We assess the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains as low, given the nature of our operations as a financial services intermediary. However, we remain vigilant and continue to review our processes to identify and address any emerging risks.
Training and Awareness
We provide training to relevant staff to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and can identify and report potential issues. This training forms part of our broader commitment to ethical business practices.
Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement
We will continue to review and improve our approach to combatting modern slavery. We will monitor the effectiveness of our policies and procedures and update them as necessary to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in connection with our business or supply chain, please contact us at enquiries@ukfinance.co.uk. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated appropriately.
Approval
This statement has been approved by the board of HMB Finance Group Ltd and is reviewed annually.