Modern Slavery Statement
This statement has been published in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes NWVA’s slavery and human trafficking statement.
This statement sets out the steps taken by Nationwide Holdings Ltd (NWVA) to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chain.
Our business
NWVA provides solutions in the automotive and recovery sector, delivering services including:
- Roadside Recovery & Assistance Services
- European Assistance
- Bodyshop Services
NWVA ensures that staff are not subject to behaviours or threats that may amount to Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, Forced Labour or similar human rights abuses. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to these practices and expect the same standards from our supply chain.
Scope
This framework applies to all areas of NWVA associated with the procurement of products and/or services where such services are considered to have a higher risk of Modern Slavery occurring.
The nature of NWVA’s operations is not considered to be high risk for Modern Slavery occurring directly. As such, this framework focuses on ensuring procurement and supplier due diligence processes are undertaken with appropriate care.
NWVA considers that no significant risk of Modern Slavery currently exists within its supply chain, but remains alert to the ongoing potential for issues to arise.
Focus and controls
Holding persons in slavery or servitude, requiring persons to perform forced or compulsory labour, and the trafficking of persons for exploitation are crimes and violations of fundamental human rights.
NWVA is committed to enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that Modern Slavery does not take place within our business or supply chain. We act with integrity and transparency in all business relationships and expect our suppliers to uphold the same standards.
Internal policies
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Policy
- Code of Conduct Policy
- Bribery and Corruption Policy
- Conflicts of Interest Policy
Controls and processes
- Fair and consistent recruitment and pre-employment checks
- Structured pay and reward systems
- Labour monitoring
- Employee induction covering relevant policies and expectations
- Corporate social responsibility activities
Supply chain due diligence
NWVA applies supplier selection criteria, including financial and business checks and onboarding audits. Network agents and repairers are required to comply with applicable laws and legislation, and ongoing audits are undertaken where appropriate.
Supplier due-diligence processes include Modern Slavery questionnaires, contractual obligations, and enhanced scrutiny where higher risk indicators are identified.
Summary and strategy
In line with our overall strategy, NWVA intends to:
- Review policies annually to ensure slavery and human trafficking risks are adequately addressed
- Develop procurement processes to minimise supply chain risk
- Review and enhance training for all staff
NWVA aims to provide reasonable assurance to clients and customers that appropriate steps are being taken to prevent Modern Slavery within the supply chain.
As NWVA continues to grow, this statement will underpin future enhancements to ensure we continue to meet regulatory and ethical expectations.
Stephan Surmont
Group Managing Director
NWVA
Last updated: 12 December 2025