Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

This Modern Slavery Statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps The Hospitality Company has taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not occurring within our business operations or supply chains. The Hospitality Company is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and among our business partners.

Our Business

The Hospitality Company is a leading temporary event staffing agency providing skilled and professional staff for various events, including conferences, festivals, corporate events, and private functions. Our workforce is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to ensuring their rights and well-being are protected.

Our Commitment

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We strive to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.

Our Policies

• Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy: Outlines our stance against modern slavery and our procedures to prevent it.
• Employee Code of Conduct: Sets out the ethical standards and behaviours expected of all employees.
• Supplier Code of Conduct: Communicates our expectations regarding the prevention of modern slavery to our suppliers and business partners.

Due Diligence Processes

We have implemented robust due diligence processes to identify, assess, and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains:

• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular risk assessments of our business operations and supply chains to identify areas of potential risk.
• Supplier Audits: Perform audits of key suppliers to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery policies and standards.
• Supplier Agreements: Require all suppliers to agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct and include anti-slavery clauses in all contracts.

Training and Awareness

We believe that education and awareness are critical in combating modern slavery. Therefore, we provide:

• Employee Training: Regular training for employees on modern slavery, recognising the signs, and reporting mechanisms.
• Supplier Training: Information and resources for suppliers to understand and comply with our anti-slavery standards.

Reporting and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, suppliers, and other business partners to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. We have established:

• Whistleblowing Policy: A confidential mechanism for reporting concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Hotline and Email: Dedicated channels for reporting suspected instances of modern slavery.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Annual Reviews: Conducting annual reviews of our modern slavery risk management framework and making necessary improvements.
• Performance Indicators: Tracking performance indicators related to modern slavery, such as audit results and training completion rates.
• Public Reporting: Publishing our Modern Slavery Statement annually and reporting on our progress and efforts to combat modern slavery.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with industry peers, NGOs, and other stakeholders to share best practices and enhance our efforts.
• Update Policies: Regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and aligned with current legislation and best practices.

Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of The Hospitality Company and will be reviewed and updated annually.