Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Tamu Homes 

Introduction

Tamu Homes  is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in all its forms within our organisation and supply chain. We take our responsibilities seriously and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices.
 
This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the measures we take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery within our operations.
 

About Tamu Homes 

Tamu Homes provides high-quality supported accommodation for vulnerable individuals, including:
 
  • 16-18 Supported Accommodation
  • 18+ Care Leavers
  • Specialist Supported Living for Individuals with Additional Needs
  • Children’s Homes.
  • Care Homes.
We work with local authorities, social care services, and housing providers to ensure that every individual in our care is supported in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.
 
Our operations rely on a network of employees, contractors, and suppliers, all of whom are expected to align with our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.
 

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

Tamu Homes is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place within our business or supply chain. To achieve this, we implement:
 
✔ Strict recruitment policies to ensure fair and lawful employment practices.
✔ Comprehensive due diligence on all suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
✔ Ongoing staff training to identify and prevent human exploitation.
✔ Robust policies and reporting mechanisms to combat modern slavery risks.
 

Our Policies & Procedures

We have implemented policies designed to prevent modern slavery and promote ethical business conduct, including:
 
📌 Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy – Ensuring ethical working conditions across all operations.
📌 Whistleblowing Policy – Encouraging staff and external parties to report any unethical practices.
📌 Safeguarding Policy – Protecting vulnerable individuals in our care from all forms of abuse and exploitation.
📌 Supplier Code of Conduct – Mandating compliance with labour laws, fair wages, and ethical employment practices.
 
These policies apply to all staff, contractors, and external partners.
 

Our Supply Chain & Due Diligence

We recognise that some industries present higher risks of modern slavery, particularly in sectors related to:
 
  • Property management & maintenance
  • Cleaning & hospitality services
  • Third-party staffing & recruitment agencies
To mitigate risks, we:
✅ Conduct supplier assessments and require compliance with ethical labour standards.
✅ Ensure contractors and service providers adhere to UK labour laws.
✅ Maintain transparency in all employment and subcontracting practices.
 
We continuously review our supplier relationships to ensure they align with our values and legal obligations.
 

Training & Awareness

We provide training to all employees and stakeholders on:
 
  • Recognising signs of modern slavery and reporting concerns.
  • Compliance with UK employment laws and ethical recruitment.
  • Tamu Homes’ safeguarding responsibilities to prevent exploitation.
By increasing awareness, we empower our team to proactively identify and prevent modern slavery.
 

Reporting & Compliance

If you suspect any modern slavery, human trafficking, or exploitation, please report it via:
 
📧 Confidential Email: contact@tamuhomes.co.uk
📞 Whistleblowing Hotline: +44 02030079720
 
All reports will be taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and addressed with appropriate action.
 

Ongoing Commitment & Future Steps

We are dedicated to continuously improving our approach by:
🔹 Strengthening supplier monitoring and compliance checks.
🔹 Enhancing staff training on modern slavery risks.
🔹 Collaborating with local authorities and ethical organisations to combat human trafficking.
 
We review this statement annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with best practices.
 

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Action 2015 and constitutes Tamu Homes’s Modern Slavery Act Statement for the financial year ending March 2024.
Approved by the Tamu Homes Board on 1st Jan 2025.
 
Minu Gurung
Director