Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Kensington

Selfstorage Kensington is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many industries and that every business has a responsibility to help identify and reduce this risk.

Our Selfstorage Kensington business maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We expect everyone who works with or for us to uphold ethical labour practices, treat people fairly, and comply with all applicable laws. Any breach of this policy may result in action up to and including termination of the relationship.

We are committed to promoting a culture where dignity and lawful employment are standard practice. In doing so, Selfstorage Kensington seeks to ensure that our commercial decisions do not contribute to abuse, coercion, or exploitation. We review our internal procedures to support responsible recruitment, fair working conditions, and appropriate oversight of our business activities.

Our Supply Chain and Risk Controls

Our supply chain includes providers of maintenance, cleaning, security, utilities, equipment, professional services, and other operational support. While many of these relationships present a lower risk, we acknowledge that certain sectors and geographies may carry increased exposure to labour exploitation. For that reason, Selfstorage Kensington applies proportionate due diligence before and during supplier relationships.

Supplier audits are an important part of our control framework. Depending on the nature of the service, we may review labour policies, employment practices, subcontracting arrangements, right-to-work checks, wage records, and site conditions. Where appropriate, we request evidence of compliance and may carry out periodic assessments to confirm that suppliers meet our expectations.

When concerns are identified, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe. If a supplier fails to address issues or refuses to cooperate, Selfstorage Kensington may suspend or end the arrangement. This approach supports our commitment to responsible procurement and helps reduce the risk of modern slavery within the wider supply chain.

Reporting, Oversight, and Review

We encourage all employees, agency staff, and business partners to raise concerns about unsafe or unethical practices, including suspected modern slavery. Reporting channels are designed to allow concerns to be raised internally without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through management, human resources, or other established internal procedures, and all allegations are taken seriously and handled confidentially where possible.

Any report involving exploitation, coercion, document retention, debt bondage, or restricted movement will be reviewed promptly. Where necessary, we will involve relevant specialists and take steps to protect affected individuals. Selfstorage Kensington expects managers to respond quickly, document concerns carefully, and escalate issues in line with our internal governance processes.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with changes in our business and the law. During each annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, and reporting channels, and we identify opportunities for improvement. The updated statement also reflects any new training, controls, or risk mitigation measures adopted by the business.

Our Commitment

Selfstorage Kensington remains committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery and supporting ethical business conduct. We will continue to strengthen our controls, promote awareness among those who work with us, and expect the highest standards from our suppliers and partners. Our aim is to ensure that our operations remain free from exploitation and that our values are reflected in every part of the business.

By maintaining strong oversight, encouraging responsible reporting, and holding suppliers accountable, Selfstorage Kensington reinforces its dedication to human rights and lawful employment. We believe that a clear, practical, and consistently applied approach is essential to preventing abuse and maintaining trust across our organisation and supply chain.