Modern Slavery Policy 

Overview and how we define Modern Slavery:  

1.1 Slavery, child labour and human trafficking are serious crimes and a violation of fundamental human rights. There are various forms of this ‘Modern Slavery’ which deprives victims of their liberty and usually involves financial exploitation.  

1.2 At Tucker & Tunstalls Ltd we conduct our business fairly, ethically and with respect to fundamental human rights. We are fully committed to the prevention of all forms of slavery, forced labour or servitude, child labour and human-trafficking, both in our business and in our supply chains. We will not tolerate it.  

1.3 This policy does not form part of your contract of employment, and we reserve the right to amend this policy at any time.  

1.4 You are required to read and comply with this policy if you work for, or on behalf of the Company in any capacity including as: an employee, director, officer, worker, consultant, volunteer, supplier or service provider.  

1.5 The Company’s Anti-Slavery Officer Julie Colbeck (‘ASO’) is responsible for this policy.  

1.6 Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, or termination of the contract between you and the Company. It could also involve other legal steps being taken against you.  

Preventing slavery and human-trafficking in our business  

2.1 The Company makes appropriate checks on all employees, recruitment agencies and suppliers, to know who is working for, or on behalf of us.  

2.2 The Company provides every employee with a written contract of employment. We pay every employee in accordance with the law. We comply with our legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of all of our employees and workers, including in relation to working hours, rest breaks and holidays.  

2.3 All employees are required to sign a copy of this policy to show they have read and understood it. All managers are provided with training on this policy. If you are one of our Suppliers  

Suppliers 

3.1 If you supply the Company with goods or services, you must assess your business and supply chains and confirm to our ASO that you comply with your legal obligations, in relation to Modern Slavery, and are committed to ensuring there is no slavery, forced labour or servitude, child labour or human trafficking taking place in your business, or any of your supply chains. You must also provide a copy of your anti-slavery policy.  

3.2 If you breach this policy, or are found to have slavery or human-trafficking in your business, or knowingly in your supply chain, the Company may terminate the contract with you and pursue its legal remedies against you.  

Employees or Worker providing services 

4.1 You must immediately report any suspicions of Modern Slavery or human-trafficking in our business or supply chains to our ASO. Our ASO will investigate and report to our Board of Directors, within a reasonable time, on actions which may require to be taken.  

4.2 You will not suffer any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting any genuine concerns, raised in good faith, under this policy. This applies, even if after investigation, they are found to be mistaken. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should immediately inform our ASO and if you are an employee, refer to our Grievance and Whistleblowing Policies.

Health and Safety Policy

Tucker & Tunstalls recognise and accept its legal responsibilities as an employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015 associated legislation and Codes of Practice. As a company we aim to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all our employees. Compliance is a baseline standard however we aim to move towards best possible health and safety practice by reviewing our progress regularly.

Our objective at Tucker & Tunstalls is to achieve a safe working environment for all persons in the company. In pursuance of our aim to prevent injury or ill-health to anyone who may be affected by our activities, we commit to:

• Providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work related injury and ill-health

• Identify significant hazards, plan for their elimination, reduction and control through risk assessments

• Ensure all our employees receive up to date training, instruction and information to ensure their competence and safety whilst carrying out their duties on behalf of Tucker & Tunstalls Limited

• Include health and safety on the agenda at Management level meetings to ensure leadership and participation in health and safety matters of the company

• Ensure we fulfil our legal responsibilities and ensure resources are available to achieve the objectives of this policy

We are aware of the need to employ contractors on occasion to conduct certain works on our behalf and undertake only to employ contractors who are professionally competent with relevant health and safety legislation. This statement reflects the commitment to the continuous improvement of health and safety performance at Tucker and Tunstalls Limited.