Introduction

The Apex Project is committed to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking throughout all aspects of our business and supply chain. We recognise our duty under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 to actively engage in promoting ethical behaviour throughout our organisation and partnerships. This statement outlines what we have done to prevent and fight modern slavery and human trafficking.

Organisational Structure

Apex Project is a grassroots organization that believes in empowering young people through education, mentoring, and career advancement programs. Even though our core activities don't typically engage risky supply chains, we remain vigilant to see that our business and partnerships are legal and ethical.

Policies on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. Our policies are:

•Code of Ethical Conduct – Ensuring the fair treatment of all staff, volunteers, and contractors.

•Guidelines for Suppliers & Partners – Ensuring all third-party partners adhere to anti-slavery laws.

•Whistleblowing Policy – Encouraging staff, partners, and beneficiaries to report concerns in a safe manner without fear of reprisal.

Due Diligence Processes

In order to avoid modern slavery in our supply chain, The Apex Project takes the following steps:

• Performing vetting procedures on all new suppliers to ensure that they meet ethical standards.

•           Requiring anti-slavery compliance statements from all major partners and contractors.

•           Ongoing risk-based audits to check on compliance against anti-slavery obligations.

Risk Assessment & Management

We perform ongoing risk reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities within our business, particularly in the procurement, subcontracting, and outsourced service areas. Any identified risks are mitigated through:

•           Supplementing supplier contractual terms on anti-slavery compliance.

•           Increased monitoring and reporting procedures for high-risk activities.

•           Developing contingency procedures to address any suspected cases of modern slavery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

In order to measure the success of our efforts, The Apex Project tracks:

•           The percentage of staff and partners trained on awareness of modern slavery.

•           The number of contractors and suppliers screened for compliance with anti-slavery practices.

•           The number of reports and investigations into concerns regarding modern slavery.

•           The effectiveness of remedial action against known risks.

Training & Awareness

We provide mandatory training to all staff, volunteers, and key partners on modern slavery and human trafficking, including:

•Recognising the indicators of exploitation.

•Reporting concerns safely and effectively.

•Legal obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Conclusion

The Apex Project is wholly committed to stopping human trafficking and modern slavery. We will continue to put in place tougher policies, due diligence procedures, and awareness initiatives to encourage ethical conduct across our organisation. This statement will be updated and refreshed annually to reflect our ongoing commitment to this cause.