Hannah House Maids Modern Slavery Statement

Hannah House Maids is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to ensuring we meet our responsibilities under applicable anti-slavery laws. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation, or human trafficking, and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and partners. By publishing this anti-slavery statement, we declare our intent to identify, mitigate and remediate risks associated with slavery and trafficking throughout our service delivery and supply chains.

Our modern slavery policy applies to every employee, contractor and third-party engaging with Hannah House Maids. We undertake risk assessments to identify areas of exposure and maintain a risk register that is reviewed by senior management. All recruitment is conducted with transparent, lawful practices, and we do not tolerate withholding of identity documents, restricted movement, or unlawful deductions from pay. This anti-slavery declaration emphasises that managers have a duty to act if they suspect any form of exploitation.

Supplier oversight and audits form a central part of our approach to supply chain integrity. We use a robust programme of supplier due diligence, which includes supplier questionnaires, contractual anti-slavery clauses, and on-site audits for higher risk suppliers. Our supplier audit process includes:

• Screening and risk scoring of all new suppliers;
• Periodic compliance checks and document verification;
• Targeted on-site supplier audits where risk indicators are present;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up assessments to ensure remediation.

Due Diligence, Contracts and Expectations

We embed anti-slavery commitments into our contractual relationships and procurement policies. Contract terms require suppliers to comply with our modern slavery requirements and permit us to terminate agreements where serious breaches are found. Our procurement teams are trained to include anti-slavery checks at the point of onboarding and to escalate concerns for further investigation. The aim of these controls is to reduce the risk that our business or supply chain contributes to or benefits from exploitative practices.

We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns about forced labour or human trafficking can be raised safely and confidentially. Employees and suppliers may report suspected incidents through our internal whistleblowing route or via an anonymous reporting mechanism. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated to senior management where appropriate. Our reporting channels are supported by policies that protect those who speak up from retaliation. Effective reporting is essential to detect issues early and to enable rapid remedial action.

Training is provided to relevant staff to ensure they understand the obligations set out in this modern slavery statement and how to spot signs of exploitation. This includes HR and procurement personnel, operational managers and staff involved in supplier selection. We use a combination of online modules, face-to-face briefings and scenario-based learning to reinforce responsibilities and maintain awareness.

Monitoring, Review and Governance

We continually monitor the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures and encourage a culture of vigilance. Performance indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, the outcomes of those audits, the number and nature of reports received, and corrective actions taken. These indicators are reviewed by our governance team and used to strengthen controls where necessary. Our approach to slavery and human trafficking is proactive and outcome-focused, ensuring continuous improvement.

Governance for this anti-slavery statement is overseen by senior leadership. Responsibilities include ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to due diligence, supplier audits and training. We require that any significant findings from investigations are reported to the leadership team and that corrective measures are implemented without delay. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we pursue remediation and, if required, contractual termination to protect workers and our ethical standards.

This modern slavery policy is reviewed at least annually to reflect changes in legislation, business operations and emerging risks. The annual review ensures that our Modern Slavery Statement remains effective, practical and aligned with best practice. We remain committed to transparency, the highest ethical standards and to taking all reasonable steps to eliminate any form of modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.