Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

What is Modern Slavery?

“Modern Slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. Traffickers and slave drivers coerce, deceive and force individuals against their will into a life of abuse, servitude and inhumane treatment. A large number of active organised crime groups are involved in modern slavery. But it is also committed by individual opportunistic perpetrators”.

What is a Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement?

Organisations with a turnover above £36m are legally required to publish an annual Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement. The Statement should outline the steps an organisation has taken during the previous financial year to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within its own operations or its supply chains.

What is the purpose of a Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement?

The purpose of a Modern Slavery Statement is to demonstrate transparency, accountability, and a proactive victim-centred approach to identifying and mitigating modern slavery risks. It should reflect an organisation’s ethical commitment to uphold human rights and responsible business practices.

You can read the Trust’s Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement by clicking HERE

The Trust’s Board, Executive and Senior Leadership Team are accountable for this Statement and its implementation. The Trust will continue to take responsibility for identifying, assessing, and responding to any incidents of Modern Slavery. The Trust will ensure it has the necessary resources to prevent Modern Slavery within its own operations and supply chains and to work effectively with relevant agencies when such issues arise in the Trust’s communities.

The Trust is committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, suppliers, partners, and statutory authorities to manage risks and eliminate Modern Slavery from its activities and the communities it supports.

Previous Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statements are also available:

You can read the 2023/2024 modern slavery statement by clicking HERE
You can read the 2022/2023 modern slavery statement by clicking HERE