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Helical Bar plc recognises and acknowledges that the conduct of its business has an impact on its employees, its partners, its customers and suppliers and the economy, community and environment of its property portfolio. An indication of the Company’s commitment to good corporate social responsibility is its inclusion on the FTSE4Good UK Index, a benchmark index of companies which meet criteria set down by EIRIS (Ethical Investment Research Service) on environmental, social and ethical performance. The criteria established by EIRIS encompass corporate governance, environment, human rights, stakeholder issues, employee issues and customers and suppliers. The Company’s corporate governance and environmental policies are noted in the Annual Report. The Company has no business activities in any countries which have unacceptable human rights records. The Company’s relationship with its key stakeholders, its shareholders, is noted in the Corporate Governance Section of this website. Employees
Helical Bar plc is committed to non-discrimination in all its forms and supports the training and development of all its employees. The Company actively encourages participation in the ownership of the business through the operation of a Share Incentive Plan authorised by shareholders at the 2002 AGM. This Plan replaced the Profit Sharing Scheme which had operated since 1997. All employees are eligible to benefit from Company contributions into personal pension plans or into the Company’s Stakeholder Pension Plan.Community involvement
Helical Bar plc has for many years joined in efforts to raise money for charitable causes. In 2007 the Company organised an entry under the Helical banner into the London to Brighton Bike Ride hoping to repeat its success of 2005 when over £91,000 was raised for the British Heart Foundation. The Company’s Chief Executive, Mr Michael Slade, is a Trustee of the Land Aid Charitable Trust, a charity established in 1985 to focus the fundraising efforts of the property industry. Land Aid’s mission is to support the homeless and vulnerable by raising funds to help provide accommodation, assist in refurbishment projects and give financial assistance where needed. In 2005 the charity was relaunched and organised several fundraising events during the year. The Company also makes charitable donations in its own right and in the 2006/07 the donations amounted to £45,485 (2005/06: £40,220). Ethical concerns
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets out its approach to its business principles and provides details of good business practices promoted by the Company. It includes a clear policy statement that the Company does not condone any form of corrupt behaviour in its business dealings.The Company has also adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy which sets out its determination to treat all employees in accordance with that policy.
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