Modern Slavery Modern slavery is an international crime, affecting an estimated 29.8 million slaves around the world. It is a growing global issue that transcends age, sex and ethnicity. It includes victims who have been brought from overseas and vulnerable people in the UK, who are forced to illegally work against their will across many different sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, construction, retail and manufacturing. Our Policy The BHT Sussex policy is underpinned by our values of Inspiring Change; Empowering People; Collaboration; Delivering Excellence; and Being Accountable. BHT Sussex has a zero-tolerance position on violations of The Modern Slavery Act 2015. BHT Sussex will not do business with organisations involved in, or suspected to be involved in human trafficking, slavery and forced or child labour. This includes where such activities are known to exist in their supply chains. Through our services, not least the Immigration Legal Service and our frontline homelessness services, BHT Sussex will seek to represent and protect the victims and potential victims of human trafficking, slavery and forced or child labour. If a BHT Sussex contractor, or their supply chain, is found to be in breach of The Modern Slavery Act 2015 BHT Sussex will terminate any contract with them and will, as far as possible, build such provision into any agreements with them. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires commercial organisations, which have an annual turnover of £36 million or more, to publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement. All the while that BHT Sussex has a lower turnover than £36 million, we will publish a statement on our website and elsewhere setting out our policy. All incidents or suspicions of human trafficking, slavery and forced or child labour (with the exception of cases managed by BHT Sussex Advice Services where client confidentiality exists) will be reported to the Chief Executive. Consequently, the appropriate authorities will be alerted so that safeguarding, legal or other enforcement action might be taken. About BHT Sussex Board of Management Senior Management Publications Our Values Standards of Conduct and Probity Gender Pay Gap Report 2020 Modern Slavery Quality Framework I want to help your work by donating £5 £10 £15 £25 £50 £100 to BHT Sussex Sign up to BHT Sussex's Digital Newsletter Sign up to our free digital newsletter and receive the latest news, events and campaigns straight to your Inbox. SUBSCRIBE I Accept the Terms and Conditions and privacy policy BHT Sussex, 144 London Road, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 4PH | 01273 645400 | info@bht.org.uk Jobs | Accessibility | Complaints Policy | Privacy Policy (GDPR, Cookies) | Legal Disclaimer © 2021 BHT Sussex. All Rights Reserved. Registered Charity No. 284839 | Regulator for Social Housing No. H1696 | Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England, No. 1618610 BHT uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you press 'Accept' we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies. ACCEPT Read More DONATE Board of Management Senior Management Our Values Standards of Conduct and Probity Publications Gender Pay Gap Report 2020 Modern Slavery Quality Framework