RISE UK Modern Slavery Statement

Rise UK, 'the company', has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of its business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere within either its own business or in any of its supply chains, consistent with its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Modern slavery is an appalling abuse of the human rights of vulnerable workers, which can take various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.

Identifying victims of modern slavery can be a challenge because the crime can manifest itself in

different ways. It is not always clear at what point poor working practices and lack of health and

safety awareness have become instances of human trafficking, slavery or forced labour.

Rise UK accepts that it has a responsibility, through its due diligence processes, to ensure that workers are not being exploited, that they are safe, and that relevant employment, health and safety, and human rights laws and standards, including freedom of movement and communications, are being adhered to. 

This policy applies to all individuals working for the Company or on its behalf in any capacity, including employees, directors, agency workers, contractors, consultants and business

partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

The business owner, has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy complies with the Companys  legal and ethical obligations as well as responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness and auditing internal control systems and policies and procedures to ensure they are effective in preventing or remediating the risk of modern slavery and is also responsible for investigating allegations of modern slavery in the Company's  business or supply chains.

Compliance

The prevention, detection, and reporting of modern slavery in any part of the company's business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for the company or under its control. If you believe or suspect a breach of or conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur, you must notify the OWNER immediately. If you are unsure about whether a particular act, the treatment of workers or their working conditions constitutes any form of modern slavery, please raise it with the owner  or contact the government's Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700. 

The Company aims to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they are mistaken. The Company is committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment or victimisation as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery is or may be taking place in any part of its operations. 

Training and communication

Staff will receive regular training on this policy and the risk that the business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains as necessary so that they know how to identify exploitation and modern slavery and how to report suspected cases. The Company's approach to modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and other business partners when entering into new or renewed contracts with them.

Breach of the policy

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including summary dismissal for gross misconduct. The Company may terminate its commercial relationship with suppliers, contractors and other business partners if they breach this policy and are found to have been involved in modern slavery.