About Us

Supporting Charities

Supporting local and national charities is something which has always been important to us.

Operation Orphan

We currently work with Operation Orphan to improve the quality of life for orphans and vulnerable children across the globe in a holistic, culturally relevant and sustainable way.

Nottingham based Operation Orphan was established in 2003. Their focus derived from their aim to…Keep a child warm, safe, learning and healthy.

Danbro are the main sponsor of Operation Orphan, covering all of the administration cost to ensure that 100% of funds raised go directly to the causes they support.

The Danbro Foundation

We recently launched The Danbro Foundation. Made up of a board of employees, the foundation will be dedicated to seeking out ways in which Danbro can help charitable causes.

Modern Slavery Act

We know that slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking (“Modern Slavery”) is a global and growing issue, existing in every region of the world and in every type of economy.

The Danbro Group has a zero tolerance approach to Modern Slavery of any kind within our operations and supply chain (our supply chain being anyone that provides a product or service to us). Danbro employees are required to report any concerns through our internal reporting channels.

Policies and control

We’ve got a zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery anywhere in our business and supply chain. Danbro Group will act upon and take seriously any allegations that there may be violations relating to Modern Slavery. All reports will be fully investigated and appropriate remedial actions will be taken. The Danbro Group has the following policies in place which demonstrates Danbro Group’s commitment to tackling and abolishing Modern Slavery within its supply chain and which enables reports to be made and action to be taken:

• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy
• Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
• Grievance Policy and Procedure
• Whistleblowing Policy

Due diligence process for Modern Slavery

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk we have taken various steps to ensure our business has systems in place to:

• Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chain
• Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chain
• Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chain
• Protect whistleblowers

This is being achieved by:

• The introduction and implementation of our Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Policy which reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
• Putting in place a reporting channel which all Group employees are aware of
• Committing at director and management level to take immediate action regarding any workplace concerns raised through our reporting procedures
• Conducting appropriate audits/risk assessments relating to the potential risks within our supply chain
• Stringent Anti-Money Laundering checks
• Compliant Right To Work and Identity checks
• Ensuring that all employees are paid at least the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
  

Our commitment to compliance 2016/17

To ensure that the Danbro Group and our supply chain comply with our ethics, values and policies we have a dedicated team responsible for making sure that all aspects of Danbro Group’s business are compliant with this statement and our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.  The Compliance Team consists of directors or senior management from the following departments:

• Employment Business
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Facilities and Procurement

Danbro Group also has in place a programme that consists of:

Systems

• Ensuring that our systems hold all relevant employee information and are completely auditable
• Stringent Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Work and Identity Checks
• Quarterly risk assessments to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery does not exist in our business and supply chain

Processes

• Reviewing and implementing new agreement and contracts with suppliers to ensure they are also committed to the abolishment of slavery and trafficking by ensuring compliance in their own business and subsequent supply chain

People

• Providing training to our employees to ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery
• Offering education awareness to direct suppliers
• Signposting to confidential support

Key objectives over the course of the next 12 months will be:

• Perform quarterly welfare checks on employees in our high risk categories (non-English speaking, no direct contact, from countries that are high on the slavery index, working in high risk sectors)
• Provide access to training for all employees and suppliers
• Regular audit checks to ensure all assignment details are current and accurate

Danbro Group will continue to monitor and measure the effectiveness of our compliance programme by:

• Reviewing annually the number of reports/concerns raised through our internal channels from employees
• Reviewing all grievances raised internally and externally which may allude to Modern Slavery
• Reviewing annually the number of issues identified when conducting supply chain risk assessments

Each year we will report on the effectiveness of the measures taken and the outcome of the reviews undertaken above to include:

• Employee training levels
• Actions taken to strengthen the supply chain auditing and verification process
• Investigations undertaken into any reports received about Modern Slavery and what remedial actions were taken in response

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our Group slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31st March 2016.

Damian Broughton MBE
Executive Chairman

Changing Places Facilities

In support of the rights of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, we have installed special amenities at our Head Office in Lytham St Annes.

This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with disabilities, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our visitors.

About Jubilee House

Jubilee House is situated on the main promenade road through Lytham St Annes. The building overlooks the windmill that Lytham is well known for and the green, which in recent years has played host to many famous artists during the annual ‘Proms’.

In 1851 a Custom House stood on the site that Danbro now occupies, having the enviable view of the River Ribble Estuary. The site was purchased in 2012 from the local council and Danbro lovingly converted the 1960s Land Registry Building into its new headquarters.

Car Parking and Arrival

On arrival the visitor’s car park is open and situated at the front of the building.

As you enter Jubilee House, turn left into the visitor spaces. Park in an available space and check in at reception for access to the disabled car park, if required. Reception is situated at the front of Jubilee House and is accessed via a sloping pavement and two double automatic doors. If you require a disabled parking space, please either visit the reception desk or call on 01253 600 140 and advise them that you are here to use the Changing Places facilities. We will then open the barriers to provide access.

Public Toilets

Jubilee House has one toilet that is available for disabled visitors. The toilet is situated on the ground floor just to the right of the reception area. To gain access to the main building you pass through two double automatic doors. There are no steps to traverse.

The actual toilet door measures 102cm and opens outwards. A key is not required to lock the toilet door. The room is 13.6 m2 and contains an adult sized, free standing, height adjustable changing bench, a hoist – the sling is not supplied but is on a loop system, a large bin for pads and tear off paper roll. The sink is height adjustable and the floor is non slip. There is an emergency alarm in the toilet and it is within a managed setting. Our reception area is evenly and well-lit and has an even tiled floor.

Additional Information

Assistance dogs are welcome and water can be provided upon request.

Our information brochure can be made available in large print on request.

Access hours are Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm. We are closed on Bank Holidays and from Christmas Eve until the next working day after New Year’s Day.

Pre Arrival

• The website www.traveline-northwest.co.uk will help you plan your journey by car, on foot or by public transport.
• Our nearest train station is Lytham Station and this is approximately a mile away.
• The closest bus stop is on East Beach and is only a few minutes’ walk from Jubilee House.
• Taxis are available in Lytham town centre or can be ordered from Danbro. We recommend Whiteside Taxis and they can be contacted on 01253 711 611.

Contact Information

Address: Jubilee House, East Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancs, FY8 5FT

Telephone: 01253 600 140

Email: reception@danbro.co.uk

Living Wage Commitment

We’re committed to providing the living wage to our employees through the Living Wage Scheme. Employee satisfaction and the work-life balance of everyone who works for us is really important; this commitment goes a small way in helping us to be a responsible employer that people really enjoy working for.

Environmental Targets 

Looking after the environment and reducing our emissions is essential to us. In order to ensure we’re acting responsibly when it comes to our planet we’ve introduced the following initiatives:

• Carbon Action Team – We’ve put together a team made up of representatives from all departments in the business who meet quarterly to discuss and implement ways to reduce our carbon emissions, both individually and as a business.
• Rainwater Harvesting – We’ve installed a rainwater harvesting system which collects rainwater, which is then treated and pumped into the building, reducing our mains water usage.
• ESOS Standard – As part of the 2012 EU Energy Efficiency Directive we’ve been assessed under the standard and are working towards implementing some of our recommendations.
• Follow Me Printing – Throughout the building we have a ‘Follow Me’ printing system where printing jobs are only released when the user is at the printer; this has helped to reduce any unnecessary printing and subsequent waste.
• Computer Shut Down – In order to ensure that our PCs are not left on overnight, we’ve introduced an automatic shutdown at 7pm every evening. This has reduced energy emissions overnight.