Helix CMS Ltd – Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Helix CMS Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within its business operations and supply chains. The company operates a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

1. Organisation Structure, Business and Supply Chains

Helix CMS Ltd is a UK-based construction main contractor delivering refurbishment, healthcare, commercial, and specialist construction projects across the Humber region and wider UK construction sector.

The business operates through a network of approved subcontractors, specialist labour providers, suppliers, manufacturers, and professional service providers who support the delivery of operational and project activities. Helix CMS procures construction materials, products, equipment, and specialist services through both regional and national supply chains.

As part of its operations, Helix CMS engages with a diverse supply chain that includes construction trades, temporary labour providers, material suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and support service organisations. The company seeks to work only with organisations that share its commitment to ethical business practices, fair working conditions, and compliance with applicable employment and anti-slavery legislation.

2. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

Helix CMS expects high standards of ethical conduct from all employees, subcontractors, suppliers, labour providers, and business partners engaged throughout its operations and supply chain activities.

The company supports its commitment to preventing modern slavery through a range of internal policies, procedures, and management arrangements, including:

  • Whistleblowing Policy;

  • Recruitment and Right to Work procedures;

  • Supplier Management and Procurement processes;

  • Equality and Diversity arrangements;

  • Employee disciplinary procedures; and

  • Standards relating to ethical business conduct.

These policies and procedures help ensure that employees, suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners understand the company’s expectations regarding lawful, ethical, and responsible business practices.

All employees are required to comply with this statement and report any concerns relating to unethical conduct, labour exploitation, or suspected modern slavery. Any breach of company policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Suppliers and subcontractors are expected to comply with applicable anti-slavery legislation and ethical working standards. Failure to meet these requirements may result in corrective action or termination of the business relationship.

3. Due Diligence Processes

Helix CMS undertakes a range of proportionate due diligence measures designed to identify, prevent, and reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains.

These due diligence processes include:

  • Right-to-work verification checks and employment documentation reviews;

  • ·Recruitment practices designed to safeguard workers from abuse, coercion, exploitation, or unfair treatment;

  • Supplier onboarding and procurement procedures assessing suppliers and subcontractors against legal, ethical, and compliance requirements;

  • Subcontractor competency and approval checks prior to engagement;

  • Review of supplier assurance information and compliance documentation;

  • Contract management and supplier performance review activities;

  • Sourcing goods and materials through approved and authorised supply channels where practicable;

  • Whistleblowing arrangements enabling concerns to be raised confidentially and in good faith; and

  • Regular review of policies, procedures, and supply chain controls. These procedures are intended to support responsible procurement, ethical employment practices, and effective management of modern slavery risks across the business.

4. Risk Assessment and Supply Chain Management

Helix CMS recognises that the construction sector can present an increased risk of modern slavery and labour exploitation due to the use of subcontracted labour, temporary labour arrangements, agency workers, outsourced services, and complex supply chains.

Potential areas of higher risk within the wider construction industry may include:

  • Labour-intensive construction activities;

  • Temporary and agency labour arrangements;

  • Subcontractor and specialist trade supply chains;

  • Imported construction materials and manufactured goods;

  • Outsourced logistics and support services; and

  • Lower-skilled or seasonal labour markets.

The company manages these risks through supplier due diligence, subcontractor approval procedures, right-to-work verification checks, procurement controls, contract management processes, and ongoing supplier monitoring activities.

Helix CMS seeks to work only with reputable suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, and labour providers that demonstrate appropriate standards relating to legal compliance, workforce welfare, ethical conduct, and responsible employment practices.

Responsibility for monitoring modern slavery risks sits with the Directors and management team, who review relevant operational activities, supplier relationships, and compliance arrangements as part of the company’s wider governance and risk management processes.

5. Effectiveness and Performance Monitoring

Helix CMS monitors the effectiveness of its modern slavery controls through proportionate governance, compliance, and supply chain management activities designed to identify and reduce potential risks within its operations and supply chains.

These measures include:

  • Supplier onboarding and approval checks;

  • Subcontractor competency and compliance assessments;

  • Contract management and supplier review meetings;

  • Monitoring of workforce documentation and right-to-work compliance;

  • Whistleblowing and confidential reporting procedures;

  • Review of any reported concerns, incidents, or non-conformances; and

  • Annual review of policies, procedures, and management controls relating to ethical conduct and modern slavery.

The business also monitors supplier and subcontractor compliance through ongoing operational oversight and engagement with supply chain partners.

To date, Helix CMS has not identified any instances of modern slavery or human trafficking within its business operations or approved supply chain.

The company remains committed to continually reviewing and improving its procedures, awareness measures, and supply chain oversight arrangements.

6. Training and Awareness

Helix CMS promotes awareness of modern slavery, ethical working practices, and labour exploitation risks through employee inductions, internal policy communication, management responsibilities, and ongoing health, safety, and compliance briefings.

Relevant employees involved in recruitment, procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and operational delivery are made aware of:

  • Modern slavery and human trafficking risks within the construction sector;

  • The company’s zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery;

  • Supplier and subcontractor compliance expectations;

  • Right-to-work and ethical employment requirements;

  • Reporting and escalation procedures for suspected concerns; and

  • Whistleblowing protections available to employees and stakeholders.

Employees are encouraged to raise concerns relating to suspected unethical conduct, exploitation, or modern slavery in confidence and without fear of retaliation.

7. Review, Responsibility and Governance

Overall responsibility for this Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement rests with the Directors of Helix CMS.

The Directors are responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the company’s anti-slavery measures, monitoring compliance arrangements, and ensuring appropriate procedures remain in place across the business and its supply chains.

This statement will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, operational activities, supply chain arrangements, and emerging risks.

8. Publication

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is published on the Helix CMS website and is publicly available in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.