Introduction
The Coffee Club remains committed to ensuring we trade ethically, source responsibly, and work to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our organisation and in our supply chain. This statement sets out the steps taken to identify the areas within the business that may be exposed to these risks and how we ensure they are as far as possible eliminated.
This statement, which is for the financial year ending 31 December 2025, is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 by The Coffee Club and on behalf of its operating subsidiaries.
Organisation Structure and Business
The Coffee Club café in the South of England. Established in 2025, The Coffee Club has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. With a flagship cafe located in Manston, Kent operating under the brand of The Coffee Club. The Coffee Club employs over 5 members of staff.
Policy Statement – Our Ethos on Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Coffee Club is committed to combatting Slavery and Human Trafficking and takes responsibility for ensuring that its working practices comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This Policy Statement reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure Slavery and Human Trafficking is not taking place anywhere within our Company or supply chain.
Due Diligence
After conducting an audit of our business and supply chain to assess areas of risk and likely exposure, the likelihood and severity of risk within the Cafe business has been found to be negligible. As part of the Company’s due diligence process, we continually monitor and adopt effective systems to ensure that The Coffee Club does not support or deal with any business or individual knowingly involved in Slavery and Human Trafficking.
Supply Chains
We operate a zero tolerance policy to Slavery and Human Trafficking. All Head Office and Heads of Department and other staff responsible for procuring external goods and services, are dedicated to ensuring that suppliers and providers always adhere to our ethos and support our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
All staff involved in the procurement of goods and services are required to establish that they are dealing with known and trusted supply chains and to discuss the potential risks relating to any new supply chains. All supply chains have been provided with a copy of this Policy and are required to confirm their compliance with our ethos.
Our suppliers include services to assist both our business and our customers. These comprise:
- catering and cleaning;
- food suppliers;
- catering suppliers;
- uniform suppliers;
- printers;
- suppliers of professional services (e.g. software & IT, legal, accountancy, insurance);
- vehicle suppliers;
- office services (fitters, cleaners, support services);
- telecoms providers, board/sign companies; and
- website aggregators, local authorities.
Recruitment
Our stringent HR policies and recruitment practices ensure compliance with The Modern Slavery Act 2015 and all other relevant employment legislation. Auditing practices are in place for checking that all employees have the right to work in the UK. We are continually reviewing our recruitment methods throughout the business to ensure transparency. Training for those employees who are engaged in recruitment and in sourcing and managing a supply chain, ensures that Slavery and Human Trafficking are not taking place within the organisation or its’ supply chain.
Awareness
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is unlikely to be relevant to the majority of our branch based staff as they are not involved in the procurement of goods or services. Regardless, this policy is available to access on our internal server.
The staff involved or likely to be involved in the procurement of goods and services have been specifically provided with a copy of the Policy and instructed to ensure that their suppliers have been notified and have confirmed their compliance.
Reporting
If an employee has any concerns regarding a likely risk of, or actual breach of our Policy or the Legislation, this must be raised with Sarah Huckstep-Fagg, Director on 01843 272111.
Reporting can also occur in accordance with the Grievance Policy in general or with the Whistle-blowing section of the Grievance Policy in particular.