modern slavery statement

At Inspire, we are committed to protecting the human rights of all our colleagues and of everyone who receives direct or indirect services from us.

As a responsible, ethical organisation, we fully support the principles of the Human Rights Act and all associated legislation.  We strive to respect and promote human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our aim is to help increase the enjoyment of human rights within the communities in which we operate and to eliminate any potential for modern slavery within Inspire or its suppliers.

At Inspire, it is every employee’s responsibility to maintain a work environment that reflects respect for human rights and is free from all discrimination and harassment.

Our responsibility for human rights encompasses:

Our operating facilities — we will uphold the human rights of all the people who access our services, employees, visitors and contractors at our offices, staffed schemes, community wellbeing facilities.

Our supply chain — it is our aspiration to ensure that working conditions throughout our supply chain meet internationally accepted standards of human rights and working conditions.

This policy statement has been developed with reference to the following documents:

• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Modern Slavery Act 2015

Key principles:

Child Labour

We will not employ workers under the legal minimum age for work as stipulated by the Employment Act 2008.

Forced Labour

We will not make use of any forced labour or debt-bondage labour in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Forced Labour (Slavery): Inspire  has a policy of zero-tolerance towards acts of modern slavery which are unlawful and are a violation of fundamental human rights. We have a specific policy which sets out our commitment and the responsibilities of management and staff (please refer to the “related policies” section of this document). We require our suppliers and contractors to comply with all applicable local legislation as well as adhering to our behaviours and values, supporting us in the delivery of our commitment.

Discrimination

We will not discriminate against any person based on their protected characteristics, and will uphold Article 14 of the Human Rights Act 1998 in respect of protection from discrimination.

Discipline

We will not employ, or allow to be employed, any form of corporate punishment, physical coercion, or verbal abuse. Any disciplinary matter will be dealt with through formal procedures.

Working Hours

Working time directives will be adhered to as per the Working Time Regulations 1998 with opt-out clauses publicised to staff.

Remuneration

Wages paid for standard working hours will meet or exceed national minimum wage or living wage levels as appropriate.