Telephone 01953 498434 Home Farming Production Simply Delicious Opportunities TNP News About Contact us About TNP About The TNP Team TNP’s highly committed team ensures our continued success Today, Traditional Norfolk Poultry is one of the UK’s leading producers of free range and organic chickens and turkeys – which is a far cry from the small sideline business started by Mark Gorton (pictured right) and David Garner more than thirty years ago. At that time, both men had noticed a growing demand for free range poultry from consumers unhappy with the suffering, inferior taste and poor quality of intensively reared poultry. Starting with just 12 Christmas turkeys grown on a traditional free range, corn fed system, their tiny operation was an immediate success. In fact, it was not long before TNP – as it soon became known – had also started growing free range chickens and organic chickens. Over the years the business has continued to expand, so that today major retailers, world famous restaurants and other blue chip firms are among its impressive list of customers. Yet TNP remains as true to its roots now as when it was founded – with the emphasis still firmly on producing free range chickens and turkeys, and organic free range chickens and turkeys, to the highest possible welfare standards. MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING POLICY STATEMENT Founded in 1988, Traditional Norfolk Poultry grows and processes free range and organic chickens and turkeys to RSPCA assured standards in unspoilt East Anglian countryside – while our purpose-designed processing centre, also RSPCA assured, guarantees our birds continue to receive the utmost care. Modern Slavery is a criminal offence under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“The Act”). Modern slavery can occur in various forms, including servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain. This document sets out the policy of Traditional Norfolk Poultry Ltd with regards to the aim of preventing modern slavery within its business and supply chain. This policy’s use of the term “modern slavery” has the meaning given in The Act. As a company, we have a zero tolerance to modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or our supply chain. The responsibility to uphold this policy lies with all staff involved in the recruitment and management of workers on a day to day basis. We are committed to ensuring transparency in our own business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains, consistent with our obligations under The Act. We expect the same high standards of our business partners and associates. As a Company we shall: Commit to embedding a culture where all workers are treated with dignity, respect and with a sense of worth. Designate appropriate managers to attend training and to have responsibility for developing and operating company procedures relevant to this issue. Ensure that all staff responsible for directly recruiting workers are aware of issues around third-party labour exploitation and the signs to look for. The company will encourage and support all employees, agency workers and contractors to report cases of Hidden Labour Exploitation or Human Trafficking; whether they are themselves a victim or know anyone else within their community that may be. We shall always adopt and use recruitment selection criteria in a fair and non-discriminatory way in respect of the recruitment of both Temporary and Permanent Workers. We shall agree labour sourcing methods with our clients and require all other organisations in the labour supply chain to adopt policies and procedures consistent with the above. All TNP employees will be made aware that failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary proceedings, up to and including dismissal; being taken in line with the Company Disciplinary Policy All employees/agency employees engaged in recruitment activities must: Only interview applicants in an approved location. Not allow applicants to complete registration documents on behalf of others. Not accept money, favours or any gifts at all from applicants or workers. Notify a Senior Manager when informed by an applicant or worker that they have paid money to be introduced to the Company. Not allow an unauthorised agent or individual to introduce job applicants to the Company. Notify a Senior Manager if they suspect an individual of introducing job applicants to the Company for personal gain. Not act as landlords or be in involved in the provision of accommodation, transport or other paid for services to workers. Not allow anyone other than an authorised person to choose which workers are selected for work shifts. Not force or coerce temporary workers to work against their will. Not threaten or subject workers to physical or mental mistreatment. Adopt a proactive approach to reporting suspicions of worker exploitation to the GLAA and the policy. Training: To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff. We also expect our business partners and associates to provide training to their staff and suppliers and providers in their respective supply chain. We aim to monitor and educate by: Adopting the Ethical Trading Initiative base code Keeping up to date with current trends and changes in legislation on the subject Working closely with our labour providers to recognise who may be vulnerable Supporting the Stronger Together Campaign Employees may at any time report a concern about suspected modern slavery associated with the Company or our suppliers. Concerns can be raised directly at any time either directly to the Senior Management Team, or they can be raised under the Company’s Whistleblowing Procedure. The nature of the complaint will determine the Company’s next course of action. We aim to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken. We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery of whatever form is or may be taking place in any part of our business or that of our supply chain partners. Detrimental treatment includes dismissal, disciplinary action, threats, or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. Responsibility for the policy Ultimate responsibility for the prevention of modern slavery rests with the Company’s Senior Management Team, who has overall responsibility for ensuring this policy and its implementation complies with our legal and ethical obligations. Communication and awareness of the policy Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, business partners and associates. Review This Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement will be reviewed annually by the Traditional Norfolk Poultry Team and may be amended from time to time. Home About TNP Our Team News Contact us Farming Chickens Turkeys Norfolk Black Chicken Special Breeds Natural Environment Production Processing Delicious Added Value Cooking Tips Carving Opportunities Land Owners Growers Careers Career Details ©2021 Traditional Norfolk Poultry Limited | All rights reserved | Company Reg No. 04021155 Oak Tree Business Park, Hargham Road, Shropham, Norfolk, England NR17 1DS Telephone 01953 498434 | Fax: 01953 498962 | Contact us Privacy Policy (pdf) | Cookie Policy *All photography on this website has been taken at our own farms and production facilities