Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Collierswood

Selfstorage Collierswood is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Selfstorage Collierswood to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many industries, and we maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that exploits people. This commitment applies to our own workforce, our contractors, and every supplier that supports our services.

Our Commitment and Governance

We expect the highest ethical standards from everyone working with or for Selfstorage Collierswood. Responsibility for modern slavery prevention is shared across management, procurement, and operational teams, with oversight at senior level. Our policies are designed to support lawful recruitment, fair pay, safe working conditions, and respectful treatment of all individuals. We also require relevant staff to understand warning signs of exploitation and to act promptly if concerns arise.

Risk Assessment

We assess modern slavery risk by reviewing labour practices, geographic exposure, and the nature of goods and services provided. While our core operations present a relatively low direct risk, we remain vigilant in areas such as cleaning, maintenance, transport, security, and outsourced services. Each area is monitored for potential vulnerabilities, including poor record keeping, unusual wage arrangements, restricted movement, or indicators of coercion. This approach helps Selfstorage Collierswood identify and manage risks before they escalate.

Supplier due diligence is a central part of our approach. Before engaging new suppliers, we seek confirmation of their labour standards, ethical policies, and compliance procedures. Where needed, we carry out supplier audits and request documentary evidence such as employment checks, wage records, and subcontractor arrangements. Existing suppliers may also be reviewed periodically, especially where services involve higher-risk labour or complex sourcing. If concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where unacceptable practices are found.

Reporting Concerns

We encourage openness and make it clear that anyone who suspects exploitation can raise a concern without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal reporting channels, including line management and senior representatives, and will be handled confidentially wherever possible. All concerns are investigated seriously, recorded appropriately, and escalated when necessary. Our reporting channels are intended to support early intervention so that vulnerable people can be protected and remediation can begin quickly.

Training and Awareness

To strengthen prevention, we provide awareness guidance to relevant employees so they can recognise signs of trafficking, debt bondage, unsafe recruitment, or controlling behaviour. Staff are reminded that even subtle indicators may be significant. We expect all team members to act responsibly, maintain professional standards, and challenge poor conduct. By embedding awareness into daily practice, Selfstorage Collierswood reinforces a culture where exploitation is not ignored and where ethical decisions are the norm.

Our response procedures are based on protection, evidence, and accountability. If a case of modern slavery is suspected, we will cooperate with appropriate authorities and support any necessary remediation steps. We will also review commercial relationships, employment processes, and supplier controls to determine how the issue arose and how similar risks can be prevented in future. This commitment reflects our belief that ethical storage services must be built on lawful and humane working practices.

The effectiveness of this statement and our wider controls is reviewed annually. Each review considers changes in law, risk levels, supplier performance, training outcomes, and any concerns reported during the year. Findings are used to improve our policies, strengthen checks, and update procedures where needed. Annual review ensures that the modern slavery approach of Selfstorage Collierswood remains current, practical, and aligned with our zero-tolerance stance.

Through continuous vigilance, ethical procurement, and clear accountability, Selfstorage Collierswood aims to play its part in preventing modern slavery in every area of influence. We will continue to strengthen our controls, monitor our supply chain, and act decisively where risks are identified. Our promise is simple: no tolerance for exploitation, and no compromise on human dignity.