Creative Living Care recognises that exploitation in any form is unacceptable. We are fully committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our organisation, our operations, or our supply chains.

This statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“the Act”) and sets out:

• Our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains.

• The policies and procedures we have in place to safeguard against exploitation.

• The actions we have taken during the financial year 2024/25, and the measures we plan to strengthen going forward.

Organisational Commitment

Creative Living Care has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships. We will not support, engage with, or enter into business with any individual or organisation knowingly involved in slavery or human trafficking.

Policies and Procedures

We uphold high standards of responsible behaviour across our organisation and from our suppliers. The following policies form part of our safeguarding framework:

• Staff Code of Conduct – Outlines our values, ethical standards, and expected behaviours.

• Equality and Diversity Policy – Ensures fair and respectful treatment of all employees and volunteers, free from discrimination or exploitation.

• Safer Recruitment Policy – Includes right-to-work checks, robust vetting, and guarantees that all employees are paid at least the National Living Wage, reducing risks of forced or exploitative labour.

• Safeguarding Policy – Provides guidance on identifying, reporting, and responding to potential safeguarding issues, including modern slavery and trafficking concerns.

• Whistleblowing Policy – Enables staff and volunteers to raise concerns without fear of reprisal, ensuring transparency and accountability across our services.

Due Diligence and Risk Management

We are committed to conducting due diligence across all areas of our operations to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery. This includes:

• Assessing potential risks within our business activities and supply chains.

• Requiring suppliers and contractors to uphold ethical labour standards.

• Enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent exploitation.

• Acting swiftly where any concerns are identified.

Training and Awareness

We ensure staff understand the risks and indicators of modern slavery. Training is provided to raise awareness and equip employees with the knowledge to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately.

Looking Ahead

In the financial year 2025/26, we will continue to:

• Strengthen due diligence checks with suppliers and contractors.

• Review and update our internal training to reflect emerging risks.

• Monitor the effectiveness of our safeguarding and whistleblowing processes.

• Regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with the Act.

Statement Approval

This statement was approved by Matt Hughes, Social Work Consultant and Director of Creative Living Care.

• Reviewed: 12th January 2025

• Next Review Due: 11th January 2026