Introduction
Sort a Home is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within its business and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that human rights are respected, upheld, and embedded into the way we operate.
This policy sets out Sort a Home’s approach to identifying and tackling risks of modern slavery, and outlines the steps we take to ensure transparency across our business and supplier relationships in compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
2. Our Commitment
We believe that modern slavery is a gross violation of fundamental human rights. At Sort a Home, we have zero tolerance for slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in any part of our operations, including:
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Our internal business practices.
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The independent service providers who use our platform.
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Third-party suppliers and contractors.
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings.
3. Scope
This policy applies to:
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All employees of Sort a Home.
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Independent service providers and freelancers using our platform.
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Contractors, partners, and suppliers working with Sort a Home.
4. What Is Modern Slavery?
Modern slavery can take many forms, including but not limited to:
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Forced or compulsory labour.
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Human trafficking.
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Debt bondage.
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Child labour and exploitation.
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Deprivation of liberty for exploitation.
5. Due Diligence and Risk Management
Sort a Home undertakes the following steps to reduce the risk of modern slavery:
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Supplier Screening: We expect all suppliers and contractors to comply with the Modern Slavery Act and conduct their own due diligence.
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Service Provider Checks: Independent workers registering on Sort a Home must agree to our Terms of Service, which strictly prohibit exploitative labour.
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Ongoing Monitoring: We review and update our compliance processes regularly to identify potential risks.
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Escalation Process: Any concerns about exploitation are investigated promptly and escalated to management for action.
6. Reporting Concerns
Sort a Home encourages all employees, providers, customers, and suppliers to report any suspicion of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain. Reports can be made confidentially to: contact@sortahome.com.
We will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action, which may include:
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Terminating relationships with suppliers or providers who breach this policy.
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Reporting concerns to relevant authorities.
7. Training & Awareness
To strengthen prevention, we will:
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Provide awareness training to employees about recognising and reporting modern slavery.
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Communicate expectations clearly to providers and suppliers.
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Keep updated with UK legal requirements and best practices.
8. Compliance & Accountability
Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, removal from our platform, termination of contracts, and potential legal action.
9. Review of Policy
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure continued effectiveness and alignment with legislation.
10. Approval
This policy is approved by Sort a Home’s management and is effective from the date below.
Date: 21/07/2025
Approved By: Munya Mapiye