7. Our effectiveness in combating slavery and human trafficking

We use the following indicators to measure how effective we have been ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our organisation or supply chains:

recording and monitoring any incidents or reports made to us by staff in accordance with our Anti Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy using the mechanisms established in our Speak-Up Policy and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

  • monitoring any incidents or allegations across our supply chains which conflict with our values; and recording any incidents or complaints received from any third parties concerning slavery and human trafficking.
  • Provide the Safeguarding Committee with performance information on the safeguarding reports made including modern slavery.

8. Training and awareness

We understand that training is fundamental in our duty to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains. We continue to train and raise awareness amongst staff to help them better understand modern slavery and human trafficking as well as the risks associated with it and how as an organisation, we are working to manage this.

9. Further steps – 2025/26

We are committed to ensuring that our business and supply chains remain slavery and human trafficking free. During the year we will –

  • Ensure there is continuous monitoring of our business and its supply chains to ensure we are free from slavery and human trafficking.
  • Undertake a full review of the Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Slavery Policy.
  • Review the training offer and identify any gaps.

Implementation of Citizen's new Procurement Policy and Strategy to ensure ongoing transparency and diligence.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.

POLICY STATEMENT Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Version : 10 Author(s) : Kevin Rodgers Approved at/by: Citizen Board

Date: March 2025 Page 4 of 5 Date of review: March 2026

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