Anti-Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

FMA Universal is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognize the importance of transparency and accountability in eradicating these abuses.

Our Business and Supply Chains

We operate in the supported accommodation sector, providing housing and support services to young people. Our supply chains include:

Food and household suppliers
Maintenance and repair services
IT and technology providers
Training and education services

Policies and Procedures

We have implemented the following policies and procedures to prevent modern slavery:

Modern Slavery Policy
Procurement Policy
Recruitment Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Training and Awareness Program

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We conduct regular risk assessments and due diligence on our supply chains, including:

Supplier audits
Risk assessments
Contract reviews

Training and Capacity Building

We provide training and awareness programs for employees, including:

Modern Slavery Awareness Training
Safeguarding Training
Procurement Training

Steps Taken to Address Modern Slavery Risks

We have taken the following steps to address modern slavery risks:

Implemented a modern slavery reporting mechanism
Conducted supplier audits
Developed a modern slavery risk assessment framework

Effectiveness and KPIs

We monitor and report on the following KPIs:

Number of modern slavery reports received
Number of supplier audits conducted
Employee training participation rates

Future Plans and Goals

We aim to:

Continue to improve our modern slavery reporting mechanism
Increase supplier audits
Develop a modern slavery risk assessment toolkit

Approval and Signature

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors.

Signed:

Name: Felistus Ahmed
Title: Director
Date: 13/01/2023

Contact Information

For concerns or feedback, please contact:
Name: Paul Kunditi
Email: info@fmauniversal.co.uk
Phone Number: 01772825070