Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement
Last Updated: January 2025
A) Organisation
This Policy applies to all Chartway Partnerships Group business units, including:
Chartway Civil Engineering, Chartway Partnerships (Southern), Chartway Partnerships (Kent and Essex), Chartway Drylining, Chartway Building Supplies, Chartway Living, Westerhill Homes by Chartway, Let Life by Chartway, OFP Timber Frame, and Discovery Stairs & Joinery.
It covers all workplaces, employees, and any individuals or organisations affected by our operations.
The five core values that guide Chartway Partnerships Group are:
Quality, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Sustainability.
B) Organisational Structure
Chartway Partnerships Group is a leading land-led housebuilder in the South East of England, specialising in the development of new homes and communities in collaboration with housing associations, landowners, and fund managers.
Founded in 2009, the Group now comprises:
Chartway Civil Engineering, Chartway Partnerships (Southern), Chartway Partnerships (Kent and Essex), Chartway Drylining, Chartway Building Supplies, Chartway Living, Westerhill Homes by Chartway, Let Life by Chartway, OFP Timber Frame, and Discovery Stairs & Joinery.
Our head office is based in Coxheath, Kent, with an additional office in Crawley, West Sussex, and multiple active sites across South East England. All labour supporting Group operations is carried out within the UK.
C) Definitions
For the purpose of this policy, modern slavery includes (but is not limited to):
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Human trafficking
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Forced or compulsory labour, including threats or coercion
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Ownership or control of individuals through abuse or exploitation
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Dehumanisation, treating individuals as commodities or property
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Physical confinement or restriction of personal freedom
D) Commitment
Chartway Partnerships Group recognises its responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and is fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains.
We continually review and strengthen our internal policies and supplier management processes to ensure compliance.
We do not conduct business with any organisation—within or outside the UK—that knowingly engages in, supports, or condones slavery, servitude, or forced labour.
All labour used in delivering Chartway Partnerships Group services is lawfully sourced, and we adhere to all relevant UK employment legislation. We also ensure that every employee has the legal right to work in the UK, including verifying and retaining appropriate immigration documentation.
E) Supply Chains
Chartway Partnerships Group maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. This stance is communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the outset of our relationship and reinforced throughout ongoing engagements.
F) Potential Exposure
While Chartway Partnerships Group considers the overall risk of modern slavery within its operations and supply chain to be low, we remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring such practices do not occur within our organisation or those with whom we conduct business.
G) Steps Taken
To ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, Chartway Partnerships Group undertakes the following actions:
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Conducts due diligence on suppliers and partners to assess and mitigate risks related to slavery and human trafficking.
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Requires all individuals working within the Group to read, understand, and comply with this policy.
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Encourages any employee or stakeholder with concerns regarding possible instances of modern slavery to report them immediately to the Group Head of People or, in their absence, a Group Director.
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Will terminate any business relationship with individuals or organisations that fail to comply with this policy.
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Verifies all employees’ right to work in the UK and securely retains documentation as evidence of compliance.
To our knowledge, Chartway Partnerships Group has not engaged in business with any organisation involved in modern slavery or human trafficking.
H) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
To measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery efforts, Chartway Partnerships Group monitors the following KPIs:
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Communication of our zero-tolerance policy to all suppliers, contractors, and partners at the beginning of our business relationship and when relevant thereafter.
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Ensuring all new employees receive appropriate training on recognising and preventing modern slavery as part of their induction.
I) Related Policies
Chartway Partnerships Group regularly reviews and updates internal policies to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and promote ethical business conduct throughout our operations.
J) Training
All staff receive induction training covering modern slavery awareness, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and know how to identify and report potential concerns.
K) Slavery Compliance Officer
Concerns or suspicions of modern slavery must be reported to the Group Head of People, who acts as the Slavery Compliance Officer for Chartway Partnerships Group.
They are responsible for taking appropriate action and ensuring compliance with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
L) Review
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and applies to the financial year ending 2025.
It will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
