Modern Slavery Statement
1. Introduction
At Healthy Homes Hub, we are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. While we are a small, membership-based organisation, we believe in acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery.
This statement outlines the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking, in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
2. Our Business
Healthy Homes Hub is a small, membership-based organisation dedicated to promoting healthier living environments. Although our supply chain is relatively simple, we understand the potential risks of modern slavery within any business operations and supply chain, and we are committed to addressing these risks.
3. Our Commitment
We are fully committed to ensuring that modern slavery has no place within our organisation or supply chain. This commitment is rooted in our core values of ethical conduct, fairness, and responsibility.
4. Our Supply Chain
Our supply chain includes service providers, vendors, and partners who support our business activities. Although our network is not extensive, we carefully select suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices and compliance with modern slavery legislation.
5. Policies and Procedures
To safeguard against modern slavery and human trafficking, we have established the following measures:
Supplier Code of Conduct: We require all suppliers to comply with applicable laws concerning modern slavery and human trafficking, ensuring their own operations and supply chains are free from such practices.
Employment Practices: We maintain transparent and fair recruitment processes, verifying the right to work for all employees, providing fair wages, and ensuring safe working conditions.
6. Risk Management
We regularly review the risks of modern slavery in our supply chain. We engage in basic due diligence when onboarding suppliers, preferring those that demonstrate adherence to modern slavery laws. Ongoing supplier relationships are periodically reviewed to ensure continued compliance.
7. Training and Awareness
While our team is small, we ensure that relevant employees receive training to help them identify and address any potential risks related to modern slavery. We also encourage open communication within our organisation, allowing staff to raise any concerns regarding unethical practices.
8. Monitoring and Effectiveness
We continually monitor our policies to ensure their effectiveness in combating modern slavery. Key performance indicators include:
Reviewing the compliance of our suppliers with anti-slavery legislation.
Addressing and resolving any concerns raised by staff or suppliers.
Where instances of non-compliance are identified, we collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues or terminate relationships if necessary.
9. Looking Ahead
Healthy Homes Hub is dedicated to continuously improving our approach to preventing modern slavery. As we grow, we will strengthen our policies, procedures, and supplier relationships to address new risks and challenges.
10. Approval
This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Healthy Homes Hub’s modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year.
Approved by: Jenny Danson, CEO