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Modern Slavery Statement
Last Updated: 30 June 2026
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“the Act”) and sets out the steps that The Office Group (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) has taken and the steps it intends to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within its business and supply chains.
This statement applies to all of The Office Group’s UK operations and is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors.
Our business and structure
The Office Group is a provider of flexible workspace and office services, operating office buildings and business centres in the United Kingdom. Our activities include the provision of serviced offices, memberships, and related hospitality and facilities services.
The Office Group engages a range of suppliers to support the operation of its buildings and corporate functions, including facilities management, cleaning, security, catering, maintenance, construction and professional services.
Policy
The Office Group is committed to respecting and promoting human rights in line with internationally recognised standards. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour, and we expect the same standards from all organisations with whom we do business.
The following policies underpin our approach to preventing modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chains:
- our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy demonstrates our ongoing support for the Modern Slavery Act 2015, requiring staff to thoroughly assess suppliers and participate in relevant training;
- our Ethics Code also reaffirms our commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, with similar expectations for supplier due diligence and staff training;
- our Whistleblowing Policy encourages employees to raise any concerns, including those related to modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour, or forced labour. It offers access to a confidential third-party Whistleblowing Helpline; and
- our Human Rights Policy contains an explicit pledge to follow the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Notably, Article Four of the Declaration strictly forbids slavery and the slave trade in every form.
Training
The Office Group provides training to employees to help them understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and their role in identifying and reporting concerns.
Training is provided on induction and refreshed yearly, with enhanced focus for employees involved in procurement and supplier management. Training completion is monitored by the Compliance Department.
Outsourcing and third-party Supply Policy
The Office Group works with a range of third‑party suppliers, including labour‑intensive service providers such as cleaning, security and maintenance contractors. We recognise that these sectors may present an increased inherent risk of modern slavery.
To mitigate this risk, The Office Group applies a risk‑based supplier due‑diligence process, which includes:
- completion of supplier questionnaires;
- reputational, sanctions and compliance checks;
- contractual obligations requiring compliance with the Act and applicable labour laws; and
- enhanced due diligence for suppliers assessed as higher risk.
Where concerns are identified, The Office Group will seek explanation remediation, and where appropriate, suspend or terminate the supplier relationship.
Customers
The Office Group will not provide services to businesses that are conducting activities that are associated with slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, or child labour. The Office Group will immediately discontinue the provision of services to customers it discovers are involved in or support any of these activities.
Risk Assessment and Response
The Office Group conducts a qualitative risk assessment of modern slavery risks across its business and supply chains.
Based on the nature of our operations, the principal risk areas relate to third party suppliers providing labour intensive services, rather than our direct workforce.
While overall modern slavery risk is assessed as low, The Office Group recognises that risk cannot be eliminated entirely and may change over time. We therefore monitor supplier relationships, review due diligence outcomes, and investigate any concerns raised through our whistleblowing or escalation channels.
Measuring Effectiveness
The Office Group assesses the effectiveness of its approach to modern slavery by monitoring:
- completion rates of relevant employee training;
- the proportion of higher risk suppliers subject to enhanced due diligence;
- the number and nature of modern slavery concerns raised and how they are addressed; and
- periodic reviews of supplier compliance with contractual obligations.
Future plans
The Office Group recognises its responsibility to ensure that its policies and systems exclude slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour from the business on an ongoing basis. The company will review its procedures, including staff training, to ensure that these issues will be continuously addressed in line with the requirements of the Act and good business practice.
Responsibility
The directors and senior management of The Office Group are ultimately responsible for:
- implementing this statement;
- providing adequate resources and investment to minimise the risk of human slavery and trafficking taking place within the business and its supply chain;
- ensuring that the company’s approach is regularly reviewed; and
- ensuring that the commitments outlined in this statement are adhered to.
Review, publication and feedback
This statement is dated 12 May 2026 and will be reviewed and published annually. The Office Group welcomes feedback from its stakeholders concerning this statement. This can be submitted to us by emailing [email protected].
The statement has been approved by the Board and has been signed on their behalf by Jason Marshall Blank, Chief Executive Officer.