Modern Slavery Statement for Chelsea Storage
Chelsea Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that a strong zero-tolerance policy is essential to safeguarding workers, protecting business standards, and ensuring that our Chelsea storage services support fair and ethical employment practices.
Our commitment applies to every part of the business, including procurement, facilities, logistics, security, cleaning, maintenance, and contracted services. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to act lawfully and ethically. Any indication of coercion, debt bondage, child labour, or restricted movement is treated as a serious matter. Through ongoing training, clear expectations, and responsible decision-making, Chelsea Storage aims to reduce risk and strengthen ethical oversight throughout the organisation.
We also expect our suppliers to uphold the same principles. As part of our Chelsea storage supply chain controls, we assess risk at onboarding and during contract renewal, with particular attention paid to labour-intensive services and higher-risk sourcing areas. Supplier relationships are reviewed against ethical, legal, and operational criteria, and we reserve the right to investigate concerns, request corrective action, or end arrangements where standards are not met.
Our supplier audits are a key element of this approach. Depending on the level of risk, audits may include document checks, site inspections, workforce interviews, and reviews of payroll and working-hour records. Where a concern is identified, we require an action plan and monitor progress closely. In serious cases, we may suspend work until the issue is addressed. This process helps ensure that Chelsea Storage modern slavery controls remain practical, measurable, and effective.
We encourage all workers and partners to report concerns without fear of retaliation. Reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential, and straightforward, so that issues can be raised as early as possible. Concerns may relate to unsafe recruitment practices, passport retention, unpaid wages, intimidation, or any suspected abuse of labour rights. Every report is taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion to protect the people involved.
Training and awareness are also important in maintaining our standards. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs, understanding due diligence duties, and escalating concerns appropriately. Managers involved in purchasing or supplier oversight are trained to identify risk indicators and apply the correct checks before commitments are made. This reinforces a culture where ethical conduct is expected and where modern slavery risks are actively challenged across Chelsea storage operations.
We recognise that modern slavery risks can change over time, especially as markets, suppliers, and labour conditions evolve. For that reason, this statement and our supporting procedures are reviewed annually by senior management. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training completion, and any changes to legislation or best practice. Findings are used to strengthen controls and update procedures where needed.
Chelsea Storage remains committed to continuous improvement. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process work together to support ethical trading and responsible operations. We believe that maintaining vigilance, acting transparently, and holding ourselves and our suppliers accountable are essential to preventing exploitation. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to a fairer, safer, and more responsible Chelsea Storage.