Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Mayfair

Selfstorage Mayfair is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the storage sector, like many industries, may face risks linked to outsourced services, construction, maintenance, security, and cleaning. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our Commitment

We expect everyone working with or on behalf of Selfstorage Mayfair to uphold the highest ethical standards. Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners. Modern slavery prevention is embedded in our procurement decisions, internal controls, and governance approach. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation that fails to meet acceptable labour and human rights standards. Where concerns arise, they are treated seriously and addressed promptly.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our zero-tolerance policy is a cornerstone of our Selfstorage Mayfair slavery statement. We prohibit any practice that could involve coercion, debt bondage, withholding of identity documents, exploitative wages, excessive working hours, or unsafe working conditions. Managers are responsible for identifying warning signs and escalating concerns immediately. Any breach of this policy may result in corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

To reduce risk across our operations, we carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks on a risk-based basis. These reviews may include assessment of labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, worker recruitment methods, and compliance with employment law. Higher-risk suppliers are subject to more detailed scrutiny. Where deficiencies are identified, we require clear corrective action plans and monitor progress until issues are resolved. We also expect suppliers to cascade equivalent standards through their own supply chains.

Reporting Channels

Selfstorage Mayfair promotes a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and in good faith. We provide reporting channels for employees and contractors to report suspected modern slavery concerns, unethical practices, or breaches of policy. Reports are handled confidentially and without retaliation. Any allegation of abuse or exploitation is reviewed carefully, and appropriate action is taken based on the findings. We encourage early reporting so that risks can be addressed before harm escalates.

Training and Awareness

We support our teams through ongoing awareness initiatives so that they can recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond. This includes guidance on supplier engagement, recruitment oversight, and identifying unusual working patterns. We aim to ensure that our modern slavery controls remain practical and effective, not simply procedural. Staff involved in procurement and contract management receive additional emphasis on human rights risks and due diligence responsibilities.

Our approach is reviewed regularly by senior management to ensure it remains aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Annual review is an essential part of this process. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, reporting mechanisms, and training activity. Where improvements are needed, we update our controls and set priorities for the following year. This helps us strengthen the resilience of our Selfstorage Mayfair modern slavery statement and continuously improve our safeguards.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

As part of the annual review, we consider any reported incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and changes in risk profile across the business. We also review whether our preventative actions are proportionate to the nature of the services we use. If new risks emerge, we adapt our processes accordingly. The goal is to maintain meaningful oversight rather than relying on static policies alone.

Selfstorage Mayfair remains committed to ethical business conduct and to playing our part in the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, robust reporting channels, and annual review process, we seek to uphold dignity, accountability, and fairness in every part of our organisation and supply chain.