Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
Last updated: 14 September 2025
This statement is made by Technophobia Ltd under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. We oppose slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in all forms. This statement covers the financial year 2025–2026.
1. Our business and supply chain
- Company: Technophobia Ltd (Company No. 14898332) · VAT GB 495 7043 58.
- What we do: automation, integrations, websites, hosting, and support.
- Where we operate: UK based, serving UK and international clients.
- Our supply chain: cloud and hosting providers, software vendors, domain/DNS, payment services, professional advisers, and occasional hardware and print suppliers.
We assess our direct supply chain as lower risk overall, but we still apply checks and clauses.
2. Policies
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
- Whistleblowing Policy.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Information Security Policy (public).
- Supplier code in our contracts requires lawful employment, no forced or child labour, and safe conditions.
- Right to audit or request evidence where proportionate.
3. Due diligence
- Onboard key suppliers using basic checks: company identity, terms, data location, and labour standards statement where available.
- Contract clauses on modern slavery, whistleblowing, and termination for breach.
- Annual light-touch review for key providers and higher-risk categories.
4. Risk assessment and focus areas
| Area | Risk factors | Our focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud and SaaS | Global operations; subcontracting chains | Use established vendors with public statements and audits |
| Hardware and peripherals | Manufacturing in higher-risk regions | Prefer reputable brands with supply chain programmes |
| Facilities and print | Occasional ad-hoc suppliers | Buy locally, request statements, and avoid cash-only arrangements |
| Contract labour | Short-term contractors or agencies | Use written contracts, identity and right-to-work checks, and fair rates |
5. Actions this year
- Map tier-1 suppliers and record statements/URLs.
- Add modern slavery clause to new and renewed contracts.
- Introduce a short onboarding checklist for new suppliers.
- Publish this statement and link it from supplier communications.
6. KPIs
- % of annual spend with suppliers that have a published modern slavery statement.
- % of tier-1 suppliers covered by our standard terms.
- Training completion rate for staff with buying authority.
- Number of concerns raised and resolved.
7. Training and awareness
- Brief for staff who select or manage suppliers.
- Induction note for new starters with buying authority.
- Refreshers when laws or risks change.
8. Speaking up
- Raise concerns through our Whistleblowing Policy.
- Email: hello@technophobia.uk · Phone: +44 1229 774591.
- We do not retaliate against anyone raising a concern in good faith.
9. Approval and signature
This statement was approved by the board of Technophobia Ltd and signed by a director.
| Director | Date | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| ____________________________ | ____ / ____ / ______ | ____________________________ |
10. Contact
Technophobia Ltd · Company No. 14898332 · VAT GB 495 7043 58
13B Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Millom, LA18 4JS, United Kingdom
+44 1229 774591 • hello@technophobia.uk