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Modern Slavery

Information about our modern slavery

Financial Year Ending: 2025

Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes KitchenRoles's modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labor, and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

Our Commitment

KitchenRoles is committed to:

  • Acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
  • Implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in our business or supply chains
  • Ensuring transparency in our approach to tackling modern slavery
  • Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
  • Protecting whistle-blowers who report concerns about modern slavery

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

Our Organization

Structure and Operations

KitchenRoles operates as a digital job board platform connecting job seekers with employers. We:

  • Provide online recruitment advertising services
  • Facilitate connections between candidates and employers
  • Offer recruitment technology solutions
  • Operate primarily in digital environments
  • Work with businesses of all sizes across various sectors

Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains include:

  • Technology service providers (hosting, software, infrastructure)
  • Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting)
  • Marketing and advertising agencies
  • Office supplies and equipment providers
  • Facilities management services

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

Risk Assessment

We have identified the following as potential risk areas:

Lower Risk Areas:

  • Direct employees in our offices
  • Professional service providers
  • Technology partners in regulated markets

Higher Vigilance Areas:

  • Third-party content on our platform
  • International supply chains
  • Outsourced services
  • Cleaning and maintenance services
  • Promotional merchandise suppliers

Due Diligence Processes

We implement the following due diligence procedures:

  1. Supplier Vetting

    • Pre-contract assessments of new suppliers
    • Modern slavery questionnaires for key suppliers
    • Contractual clauses requiring compliance
    • Right to audit provisions

  2. Platform Monitoring

    • Screening job postings for suspicious content
    • Identifying potential trafficking indicators
    • Removing exploitative job advertisements
    • Reporting suspicious activities to authorities

  3. Employee Verification

    • Right to work checks for all employees
    • Fair recruitment practices
    • Transparent employment terms
    • Regular salary benchmarking

Our Policies

Relevant Policies

The following policies support our commitment to preventing modern slavery:

  • Code of Conduct: Sets expectations for ethical behavior
  • Whistleblowing Policy: Provides safe reporting mechanisms
  • Recruitment Policy: Ensures fair and transparent hiring
  • Supplier Code of Conduct: Extends our standards to partners
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy: Prevents facilitating exploitation
  • Human Rights Policy: Affirms our commitment to human dignity

Policy Implementation

  • Regular policy reviews and updates
  • Clear communication to all stakeholders
  • Integration into operational procedures
  • Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Requirements

All suppliers must:

  • Comply with Modern Slavery Act 2015
  • Maintain fair labor practices
  • Provide safe working conditions
  • Pay at least minimum wage
  • Not use child labor
  • Allow freedom of association
  • Provide regular employment contracts

Contractual Provisions

Our supplier contracts include:

  • Anti-slavery and human trafficking clauses
  • Right to terminate for non-compliance
  • Audit and inspection rights
  • Requirement to cascade obligations to sub-contractors
  • Immediate notification of any breaches

Training and Awareness

Employee Training

We provide training on modern slavery to:

  • All new employees during induction
  • Procurement and supply chain teams
  • Senior management and directors
  • Customer-facing teams who might identify risks

Training covers:

  • Recognizing signs of modern slavery
  • Understanding legal obligations
  • Reporting procedures
  • Ethical decision-making

Awareness Initiatives

  • Regular communications on modern slavery risks
  • Resources available on internal platforms
  • Participation in industry initiatives
  • Collaboration with anti-slavery organizations

Identifying and Reporting Concerns

Warning Signs We Monitor

On our platform:

  • Unusually low wages advertised
  • Excessive working hours mentioned
  • Requirements to pay for job opportunities
  • Retention of identity documents
  • Restricted freedom of movement
  • Poor or non-existent employment terms

Reporting Mechanisms

Concerns can be reported through:

  • Internal Reporting: Direct line managers or HR
  • Whistleblowing Hotline: Anonymous reporting available
  • Email:
  • External Reporting: Modern Slavery Helpline (0800 0121 700)

All reports are:

  • Treated confidentially
  • Investigated promptly
  • Protected from retaliation
  • Escalated as appropriate

Our Actions and Achievements

Current Year Actions

  • Conducted supply chain risk assessment
  • Updated supplier contracts with modern slavery clauses
  • Delivered training to 100% of procurement team
  • Implemented job posting screening algorithm
  • Joined industry anti-slavery initiative
  • Conducted supplier audits

Key Performance Indicators

We measure our effectiveness through:

  • Number of employees trained
  • Percentage of suppliers assessed
  • Suspicious job postings identified and removed
  • Reports received and investigated
  • Supplier compliance rates
  • Audit findings and remediation

Platform-Specific Measures

As a job board platform, we specifically:

Content Moderation

  • Automated screening for exploitation indicators
  • Manual review of flagged content
  • Immediate removal of suspicious postings
  • Reporting to relevant authorities

Employer Verification

  • Enhanced due diligence for recruitment agencies
  • Verification of business legitimacy
  • Monitoring of complaint patterns
  • Suspension of non-compliant accounts

User Protection

  • Education on recognizing legitimate opportunities
  • Warning signs displayed prominently
  • Safe job-seeking guidance
  • Support for potential victims

Collaboration and Partnerships

We work with:

  • Industry Bodies: Sharing best practices and intelligence
  • Law Enforcement: Reporting suspicious activities
  • NGOs: Supporting anti-slavery initiatives
  • Government Agencies: Contributing to policy development
  • Other Platforms: Coordinating responses to threats

Continuous Improvement

Our improvement roadmap includes:

Short-term (Next 12 months)

  • Enhance supplier assessment questionnaire
  • Increase training frequency
  • Implement supply chain mapping
  • Develop modern slavery risk matrix

Medium-term (1-2 years)

  • Achieve third-party certification
  • Extend audits to tier-2 suppliers
  • Implement AI-powered detection systems
  • Create supplier portal for compliance

Long-term (2+ years)

  • Full supply chain transparency
  • Industry-leading detection capabilities
  • Contribute to sector-wide standards
  • Support survivor employment programs

Governance and Accountability

Board Oversight

  • Annual review by Board of Directors
  • Regular updates to Audit Committee
  • CEO accountability for implementation
  • Independent assessment considered

Responsibility Structure

  • Board: Overall accountability
  • CEO: Executive responsibility
  • Compliance Officer: Day-to-day management
  • Procurement Team: Supplier compliance
  • All Employees: Vigilance and reporting

Effectiveness and Review

We assess our effectiveness through:

  • Annual review of policies and procedures
  • Regular risk assessments
  • Supplier audit results
  • Training completion rates
  • Incident reports and investigations
  • External benchmarking

This statement is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business and supply chains.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of KitchenRoles and signed by:

[Signature]

Chief Executive Officer Date: 8/21/2025

Contact

For questions about this statement or our modern slavery prevention efforts:

Email:

Modern Slavery Helpline: 0800 0121 700

Website: modernslaveryhelpline.org

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the current financial year.