Appendix 1. Guidance for Writing a Statement

  • Keep it succinct but cover relevant points.
  • Provide links to appropriate publications, documents and policies, including guidance.
  • Use plain English, simple language makes it accessible to everyone.
  • Where appropriate, the statement should also be available in other languages or formats.
  • The statement must be approved and signed by a director, member, or partner of the organisation.
  • The statement must be published on the organisation website, with a link in a prominent place on the homepage.

Information to Include

  • The sectors the business operates in and is it seasonal.
  • Organisational structure and group relationships.
  • The countries it sources its goods or services from, including high-risk countries where modern forms of slavery are prevalent.
  • The business operating model.
  • Relationships, if any, with suppliers and others including trade unions and other bodies representing workers.
  • Relevant organisational policies.
  • Due diligence processes.

Examples of modern slavery statements from businesses over the £36Million threshold

Small Businesses

For small businesses such as ours, awareness is the key to ensuring that this policy reflects the standards and ethical considerations we apply to our supply chain. We have in place:

  • Due diligence checks to identify and assess potential risk areas such as agency staffing.
  • The monitoring of potential risks in our supply chains by checking our supplier’s commitment to modern slavery prevention.
  • A robust recruitment and selection process to mitigate the risks of modern slavery entering our workforce.