Modern Slavery Statement for Northsheen Storage

Northsheen Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles, controls, and responsibilities that guide our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many sectors and can be hidden within complex commercial relationships. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy and expect the same standard from everyone who works with or for us.

Our business aims to ensure that every aspect of our self storage services, procurement processes, and operational partnerships is aligned with ethical practice. We understand that risks may arise in areas such as cleaning services, maintenance, transport, construction, security, and outsourced support functions. Accordingly, Northsheen Storage applies a risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing potential slavery-related concerns. We also seek to uphold the dignity of all workers, whether they are directly employed, agency staff, or engaged through suppliers.

This statement is part of our broader commitment to responsible business conduct and is reviewed alongside our internal policies on recruitment, safeguarding, and supplier management. We require leaders and managers to act with careful oversight, ensuring that commercial pressures never override ethical standards. The company will investigate any concern promptly and will take appropriate corrective action where necessary, including the termination of relationships where serious breaches are identified.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Northsheen Storage’s zero-tolerance policy applies to all forms of modern slavery. No employee, contractor, agent, or supplier is permitted to engage in practices that involve coercion, debt bondage, deception, withholding of identity documents, or any condition that restricts an individual’s freedom to leave work. We expect all personnel to understand that compliance is mandatory, not optional, and that violations may result in disciplinary action, contract termination, or referral to the relevant authorities.

To support this policy, we provide internal awareness measures so that managers can identify warning signs and respond appropriately. These include indicators such as unreasonable recruitment fees, excessive working hours, restricted movement, inadequate pay arrangements, or signs of intimidation. By maintaining clear expectations, Northsheen Storage reinforces a workplace culture where unlawful exploitation is not ignored and where ethical conduct is embedded into everyday decisions.

Supplier audits form an important part of our preventive controls. We assess suppliers before engagement and periodically thereafter, using a risk-based methodology that considers geography, service type, labour practices, and the nature of the goods or services supplied. Where higher risks are identified, we may request supporting policies, worker welfare documentation, recruitment procedures, and evidence of subcontractor oversight. If concerns are found, we require timely remediation and monitor improvement against agreed actions.

Reporting Channels and Investigation

Northsheen Storage encourages anyone connected with our business to report concerns in good faith. Reporting channels are designed to allow issues to be raised internally through management, compliance, or HR routes, and concerns may also be escalated through formal incident reporting processes. All reports are treated seriously, assessed promptly, and handled with discretion. No individual should suffer retaliation for speaking up about suspected exploitation or unethical conduct.

When a concern is reported, we review available evidence, interview relevant parties where appropriate, and determine the scale and urgency of the issue. If modern slavery is suspected, we may suspend transactions, pause supplier activity, or initiate a deeper review while the matter is investigated. This approach helps protect vulnerable workers and ensures that the company responds in a timely and proportionate way.

We also recognise the importance of due diligence in procurement decisions. Before onboarding suppliers, Northsheen Storage seeks assurances regarding employment standards, right-to-work compliance, wage practices, and the use of subcontractors. By combining contractual expectations with practical checks, we aim to reduce risk across our supply chain and build relationships based on lawful and ethical working conditions.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Northsheen Storage modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal and operational expectations. During the review, we consider any reported incidents, audit outcomes, supplier performance, and changes in legislation or best practice. Findings from this process may lead to revised controls, enhanced training, or additional scrutiny of higher-risk suppliers.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach. We recognise that responsible supply chain management is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise. Therefore, Northsheen Storage will continue to strengthen its monitoring practices, update contractual safeguards, and reinforce awareness among staff and suppliers. Where opportunities for improvement are identified, we will act decisively and document progress carefully.

Ultimately, our aim is to ensure that Northsheen Storage operates in a manner that respects human rights and supports fair working conditions throughout its activities. Through our zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process, we are committed to reducing modern slavery risks and upholding the highest ethical standards in everything we do.