Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (Integrate Independence)

Introduction

Integrate Independence is committed to conducting its business ethically and with integrity. We recognize the severe consequences of modern slavery and human trafficking and are dedicated to ensuring that these practices do not occur within our organization or our supply chains. This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps we have taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Integrate Independence provides direct payment support services, including payroll, employment support, budget management, and care planning, to individuals in the community. Our supply chains primarily involve:

• Recruitment agencies for Personal Assistants (PAs).
• Providers of software and IT services.
• Office supplies and equipment providers.
• Professional services (legal, financial, etc.).
• Local Authorities.

We recognize that our supply chains, particularly in the recruitment of PAs, may present potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our Policies

We have implemented the following policies to address modern slavery and human trafficking:

• Ethical Procurement Policy: This policy sets out our commitment to ethical sourcing and requires our suppliers to adhere to our standards.
• Whistleblowing Policy: This policy encourages employees and suppliers to report any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking.
• Recruitment Policy: We have implemented robust recruitment procedures to verify the identity and right to work of all employees and PAs.
• Employee Code of Conduct: This code of conduct outlines our expectations for ethical behaviour and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Due Diligence Processes

We have implemented the following due diligence processes to identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains:

• Supplier Risk Assessment: We conduct risk assessments of our suppliers to identify those that may be at higher risk of modern slavery.
• Supplier Audits: We conduct audits of our suppliers to ensure compliance with our ethical standards.
• Contractual Obligations: We include contractual obligations in our agreements with suppliers, requiring them to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
• Right to Work Checks: We conduct thorough right to work checks for all PAs and employees.

Training

We provide training to our employees on modern slavery and human trafficking, including:

• Raising awareness of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Identifying potential signs of modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Reporting procedures for suspected cases of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Effectiveness

We continuously monitor and review the effectiveness of our policies and due diligence processes. This includes:

• Regular reviews of our supplier risk assessments.
• Tracking and reporting on any suspected cases of modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Seeking feedback from employees and suppliers on our policies and procedures.

Commitment

Integrate Independence is committed to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to work with our suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that our operations and supply chains are free from these practices.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our company’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2026. 

Robert Fullerty

Director

29/03/2025