Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2026/27

Bdht is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business and supply chain and impose the same high standards on our suppliers.

The following statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by bdht to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our organisation or supply chains, which include contractors and suppliers for construction, maintenance, cleaning services, IT systems, professional services, and other goods and services. We recognise the potential risks associated with extended supply chains and are committed to managing them appropriately.

As part of our commitment, the following policies are in place:

• Procurement Policy -includes due diligence measures for selecting ethical suppliers.
• Whistleblowing Policy – encourages employees and stakeholders to report concerns, including any related to modern slavery.
• Safeguarding Children and Adults Policies – outlines our approach to protecting vulnerable people who may be at risk.
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy – reinforces our commitment to fair treatment across our workforce and services.

As part of our efforts to monitor and reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring within our supply chains, we have adopted the following due diligence procedures:

• Conducting regular supplier checks during contracts.
• Requiring contractors and suppliers to confirm compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
• Assessing suppliers based on location, industry, and workforce.
• Including modern slavery clauses in contracts.

We ensure all our suppliers adhere to our anti-slavery statement and procedures. We enforce a strict code of compliance and do not tolerate slavery and human trafficking within our supply chains. For example, if we find evidence of a failure to comply with our statement, we will immediately seek to terminate our relationship with the relevant supplier.

We monitor our progress through internal audits of supplier compliance, ongoing reviews of risk assessments and monitoring of whistleblowing and safeguarding reports. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our procedures and progress and will make changes where appropriate to ensure they meet the needs of the organisation.

Graeme Anderson, Chief Executive
Bromsgrove District Housing Trust Limited
March 2026