Lisa Clarke's Print Shop

Policy Statement

Last updated: [insert date]

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Velox Print to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation within our business and supply chain.

Velox Print is committed to acting ethically, responsibly and with integrity in all areas of our business. We do not tolerate modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour or exploitation in any part of our operations or supply chain.

This statement is published voluntarily as part of our commitment to responsible business practices.

1. About our business

Velox Print provides print and related services, including business cards, flyers, leaflets, posters, banners, stickers, labels, booklets, artwork checking, proofing, finishing, collection and delivery services.

We operate from the United Kingdom and supply customers through our website, by email, by phone, in person and through other sales channels.

Business name: [Velox Print / full legal business name]
Website: [insert website URL]
Email: [insert contact email]
Telephone: [insert phone number]
Address: [insert trading / registered address]

2. Our commitment

We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our business or, as far as reasonably possible, within our supply chain.

We expect our suppliers, contractors and business partners to operate lawfully, ethically and responsibly. This includes respecting workers’ rights, providing safe working conditions and not using forced, bonded, compulsory or child labour.

3. Our supply chain

As a print business, our supply chain may include suppliers of paper, card, vinyl, inks, toner, packaging, print materials, machinery, software, website services, payment services, courier services, cloud storage, IT support and other business services.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist in supply chains, especially where goods, raw materials, labour or services are sourced through multiple stages or from higher-risk sectors or regions.

We aim to work with reputable suppliers and service providers who share our commitment to lawful and ethical business practices.

4. Risk assessment

We consider the risk of modern slavery within our direct business operations to be low because our work is carried out within the UK and our team is small and directly managed.

However, we understand that there may be greater risk within wider supply chains, including the sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, transport, logistics and outsourced services.

We will continue to review our suppliers and purchasing decisions to reduce the risk of modern slavery and poor labour practices.

5. Supplier expectations

We expect our suppliers and business partners to:

  • comply with all applicable employment, labour and human rights laws;
  • not use forced, bonded, compulsory or trafficked labour;
  • not use child labour;
  • provide safe and fair working conditions;
  • pay workers fairly and lawfully;
  • treat workers with dignity and respect;
  • take reasonable steps to prevent exploitation in their own supply chains.

Where appropriate, we may ask suppliers to confirm their approach to modern slavery, ethical trading, labour standards or responsible sourcing.

6. Due diligence

We take a practical and proportionate approach to supplier due diligence.

This may include:

  • choosing established and reputable suppliers;
  • reviewing supplier policies, terms or public statements where available;
  • avoiding suppliers where we have concerns about unlawful or unethical practices;
  • raising concerns with suppliers where appropriate;
  • ending a supplier relationship where serious concerns are not addressed.

7. Our team and working practices

We aim to provide a fair, safe and respectful working environment for anyone working with or for Velox Print.

We do not tolerate harassment, abuse, discrimination, forced labour, intimidation or exploitation.

We expect anyone working with us to raise concerns if they suspect modern slavery, exploitation or unethical conduct in our business or supply chain.

8. Reporting concerns

If anyone has concerns about modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking or exploitation connected to Velox Print or our supply chain, they should contact us as soon as possible.

Email: [insert contact email]
Telephone: [insert phone number]

We will take concerns seriously and will review them carefully. Where appropriate, we may raise the issue with the supplier, take corrective action, end a supplier relationship or report the matter to the relevant authorities.

9. Training and awareness

We aim to maintain awareness of modern slavery risks within our business, particularly when choosing suppliers, reviewing purchasing decisions or dealing with outsourced services.

As our business grows, we may introduce further staff guidance, supplier checks or training to help identify and prevent modern slavery risks.

10. Continuous improvement

We understand that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility.

We will continue to improve our approach by reviewing our suppliers, purchasing practices, internal procedures and awareness of modern slavery risks.

Future steps may include:

  • reviewing key suppliers more regularly;
  • adding modern slavery expectations to supplier terms where appropriate;
  • keeping records of supplier checks;
  • improving staff awareness of modern slavery warning signs;
  • updating this statement as our business and supply chain develop.

11. Approval and review

This statement has been approved by the management of Velox Print.

We will review and update this statement when necessary to reflect changes in our business, supply chain or legal requirements.

Approved by: [insert name / role]
For and on behalf of: Velox Print
Date: [insert date]

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