Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement

Introduction

Asquith Bradley Consulting Limited (“Asquith Bradley”) is committed to protecting its organisation and those people at risk from exposure to slavery or people trafficking in its supply chain, both via directly employed staff and staff working on its behalf via third party vendors. 

This Statement sets out the steps Asquith Bradley has taken to review and address any risk of slavery and human trafficking related to its business. This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Asquith Bradley’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 30 June 2034.

Organisational Structure and Background

Asquith Bradley provides R&D tax relief consultancy services to our clients. It is a UK based company, that will seek to expand globally and take the required proactive actions to update this statement.

Our Employees

Our employees are all provided with a written contract of employment. Asquith Bradley has adopted various policies, including equal opportunities, whistleblowing and anti- corruption & bribery policies, and takes its responsibility for implementing such policies seriously. Its equal opportunities and anti- corruption & bribery policies are applicable to all directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives, or any other person associated with Asquith Bradley. 

Asquith Bradley employees play a key role in maintaining high standards and its existing policies give a clear understanding of Asquith Bradley’s approach to professional and ethical standards. Each employee and, where applicable, all other individuals covered by Asquith Bradley’s policies, has a personal responsibility to review Asquith Bradley’s policies and procedures, as well as to ensure that they fully understand our obligations and the consequences associated with any breach of those obligations.

Our Third Party Supply Chains

Each year Asquith Bradley will sometimes contract with external vendors in respect of goods and services. The majority of such contracts are in relation to IT and professional services, mainly with corporations or contractors based in the UK. Spend commitments are made using written contracts.  Asquith Bradley does not use cash payments for services. 

Most of our manufactured goods (such as IT equipment) are purchased from large corporations who have adopted their own supply chain principles and standards.

We are not currently aware of any forced labour or child labour within our supply chain. However, we will address any such potential risks, where identified, as appropriate.

We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.  Given the nature of Asquith Bradley’s business we believe the risk of modern slavery or trafficking in Asquith Bradley’s supply chain is low compared with businesses operating in other sectors. Nevertheless, our anti- slavery policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.

Next Steps

In light of the Modern Slavery Act, Asquith Bradley will continue to review the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain (both as regards purchasing goods and provision of services), especially as the company seeks to grow. We will assess our interaction with suppliers and review our procedures and policies to identify any areas of risk and concern. In the event that a real or potential risk is identified, we will seek to engage with any affected suppliers to address and eliminate any critical issues. Based upon the results of this review, where appropriate, any required risk-based monitoring or assurance programme will be developed and endorsed by the group’s Board.

We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking. We will keep under review how we communicate our ethical standards to our employees (and other individuals associated with Asquith Bradley) and third-party suppliers.