Modern Slavery Statement for Surreyquays Storage
Surreyquays Storage is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across all areas of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and abuse, and we expect the same standard from every supplier, contractor, and business partner.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. As a responsible self-storage provider, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in many sectors, including cleaning, construction, maintenance, logistics, and outsourced services. For this reason, Surreyquays Storage applies risk-based controls to identify concerns early and act decisively when issues arise.
Our Commitment and Governance
The leadership team at Surreyquays Storage is responsible for overseeing our anti-slavery commitments and ensuring that our policies remain effective in practice. We require managers to understand the signs of exploitation and to respond promptly where risk indicators are identified. This includes reviewing recruitment practices, wage standards, working hours, and the treatment of workers involved in our supply chain.
We do not tolerate any form of coercion, debt bondage, involuntary labour, child labour, or deceptive recruitment. If any employee, supplier, or representative is found to have engaged in conduct linked to modern slavery, we will take immediate action, which may include suspension, remediation plans, or termination of the relationship. Compliance is not optional; it is a core condition of doing business with Surreyquays Storage.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
A key part of our modern slavery prevention framework is supplier due diligence. Before engaging new suppliers, Surreyquays Storage assesses their ownership, labour practices, and ethical standards. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, document reviews, and site visits. We also conduct supplier audits where appropriate to verify working conditions, confirm legal right-to-work compliance, and assess whether labour is being sourced responsibly.
When concerns are identified, we seek evidence of corrective action and monitor progress. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with our reviews, provide accurate information, and maintain records demonstrating lawful and ethical employment practices. If a supplier fails to meet our requirements or refuses to address serious concerns, we will reconsider the relationship and take appropriate steps to protect people at risk.
Our staff are encouraged to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, unexplained deductions from pay, withholding of identity documents, or workers appearing fearful and isolated. We promote awareness through internal communications and training so that employees understand how modern slavery can manifest in business environments and why early intervention matters.
Reporting Channels and Protection from Retaliation
Surreyquays Storage provides clear reporting channels for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected slavery or exploitation. Reports may be made through management, designated compliance personnel, or confidential internal processes. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion. We do not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if the issue is not ultimately substantiated.
Speaking up matters, and a safe reporting culture is essential to preventing abuse. Where a credible concern is identified, we will work with relevant parties to investigate, protect affected individuals, and improve our controls. We also expect suppliers to maintain their own grievance mechanisms and to ensure that workers can report concerns without intimidation.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with evolving legal expectations and business operations. The annual review considers audit findings, reported incidents, supplier performance, and any improvements needed to strengthen our response. Actions arising from the review are tracked and integrated into our wider governance process.
By continually assessing risk, reinforcing our zero-tolerance policy, and holding ourselves and our partners accountable, Surreyquays Storage aims to contribute to a business environment free from modern slavery. We are committed to ongoing improvement, responsible procurement, and practical safeguards that protect human rights throughout our operations and supply chain.