Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Catford

Selfstorage Catford is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We recognise that these abuses can occur in complex supply chains, and we take active steps to prevent them through due diligence, training, and ongoing monitoring. Our position is clear: no person should ever be subjected to coercion, deception, or exploitation in connection with our operations.

We apply this commitment across our own activities and throughout the suppliers, contractors, and service partners that support our self-storage business. Modern slavery risk may exist in facilities management, cleaning, maintenance, construction, transport, and outsourced services. As a responsible self storage provider, we seek to identify and address risk early, using proportionate controls that reflect the nature of each relationship. Our approach is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct at every stage.

We also expect anyone working with Selfstorage Catford to share our values and uphold the same standards. Where necessary, we require assurance that labour practices are lawful, wages are fair, and working conditions are safe. Ethical sourcing is not optional; it is a core condition of doing business with us.

Our Policies and Due Diligence

Selfstorage Catford maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all its forms. This applies to direct employment, agency labour, and the wider supply chain. Any evidence or credible suspicion of exploitation is treated seriously and escalated without delay. Managers are expected to act promptly, and business decisions must never compromise human rights in pursuit of commercial advantage. This commitment is reinforced through internal policies, staff awareness, and supplier terms that make our expectations explicit.

We carry out supplier checks before entering new relationships and continue to assess risk throughout the life of the contract. Supplier audits form a key part of our control framework. These audits may include document reviews, worker welfare checks, site inspections, and confirmation of employment practices. Where risk indicators are identified, we require corrective action plans and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate ethical governance, transparent labour standards, and a willingness to cooperate with scrutiny.

Our procurement process considers the geographic location, type of service, and likely exposure to vulnerable labour. High-risk suppliers may be asked for additional evidence, such as workforce policies, subcontracting controls, and records showing compliance with relevant laws. By embedding these checks into procurement and contract management, we aim to reduce the possibility that modern slavery could enter our operations unnoticed.

Reporting, Training, and Accountability

Selfstorage Catford encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they suspect wrongdoing. We provide reporting channels that allow concerns to be raised internally and confidentially, with protection from retaliation for anyone acting in good faith. Reports may relate to unsafe conditions, coercion, document withholding, debt bondage, or any other sign of abuse. Concerns are reviewed promptly, investigated appropriately, and escalated where necessary to protect those at risk.

Awareness is essential to prevention. We support relevant staff with training so they can recognise warning signs of exploitation and understand how to respond. This includes procurement teams, site managers, and any colleagues involved in supervising external workers. The objective is to ensure that modern slavery risks are not only identified but addressed decisively. Accountability for implementation sits with senior management, who review actions taken and monitor progress against our ethical commitments.

We recognise that prevention is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise. For that reason, our controls are designed to evolve as risks change and as our business grows. Continuous vigilance helps ensure that our standards remain meaningful in practice, not just on paper.

Review and Continuous Improvement

Selfstorage Catford will conduct an annual review of this statement, along with the policies and procedures that support it. The review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, training completion, and any developments in legislation or best practice. Where gaps are found, we update our controls and strengthen our oversight accordingly. This process helps ensure that our response to modern slavery remains effective, proportionate, and aligned with our values.

As part of the annual review, we assess whether supplier audits are sufficiently targeted and whether our reporting channels remain accessible and trusted. We also examine whether our zero-tolerance policy is being consistently applied across departments and contractor relationships. Improvements may include revised due diligence steps, better record keeping, additional staff guidance, or deeper engagement with suppliers on labour standards.

This statement reflects the commitment of Selfstorage Catford to responsible business conduct and respect for human dignity. Through strong governance, proactive supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and a firm zero-tolerance policy, we work to prevent modern slavery from taking hold in our operations or supply chains. Our promise is simple: we will continue to review, strengthen, and uphold these standards every year.