This statement sets out Melin Homes’ commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking it all of our business activities and within our supply chains. It demonstrates the measures that we are taking to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015) and to minimise the risks of any association with practices which undermined the principles of safety and dignity for our customers and at work particularly for people from vulnerable groups. It covers our current position on modern slavery and activities undertaken during the financial year 2016/17. Our work within the housing and care sectors means that we have a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking.