Financial Year: 2025/2026
Publication Date: October 22, 2026
Applicable to: Smile For Humanity Ltd and all its operations
1. Introduction
Smile For Humanity Ltd is committed to ethical practices and social responsibility. We recognize the serious issue of modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to preventing such practices in our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our approach and compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
2. Our Organization
Smile For Humanity Ltd is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16806457). We are an international non-profit organization working to support underprivileged communities across Asia and Africa through humanitarian assistance and sustainable development programs.
3. Our Policy on Modern Slavery
We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to:
Acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships
Implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our organization or supply chains
Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other relevant legislation
4. Our Structure and Supply Chains
Our operations include:
Humanitarian aid delivery in Asia and Africa
Partnering with local organizations for program implementation
Procurement of goods and services for our operations
Fundraising and donor management in the UK
Our supply chains include:
Procurement of emergency relief items (food, medical supplies, shelter materials)
Purchase of equipment and technology
Professional services (banking, legal, IT, logistics)
Partner organizations implementing projects
5. Due Diligence Processes
To identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery in our operations, we:
Risk Assessment:
Assess geographic risks in areas where we operate
Evaluate risks associated with specific types of goods and services
Screen potential partners and suppliers
Supplier/Partner Evaluation:
Include anti-slavery questions in partner assessments
Prioritize working with local, ethical suppliers where possible
Conduct due diligence on organizations we fund or partner with
Contractual Controls:
Include anti-slavery clauses in contracts with suppliers and partners
Require compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards
Reserve the right to audit compliance
6. Risk Assessment
We have identified the following potential risk areas:
Geographic Risk: Some regions where we operate have higher prevalence of forced labor
Supply Chain Risk: Procurement of goods in emergency situations
Partner Risk: Working with local organizations in high-risk areas
Recruitment Risk: Employment practices within our organization
7. Actions Taken
To address these risks, we have:
Developed and implemented this Modern Slavery Statement
Trained relevant staff on identifying and addressing modern slavery risks
Established clear procurement policies favoring ethical suppliers
Implemented whistleblowing procedures for reporting concerns
Conducted due diligence on key suppliers and partners
Established a grievance mechanism for beneficiaries and workers in our programs
8. Training and Awareness
We provide training to relevant staff, including:
Recognizing signs of modern slavery
Understanding reporting procedures
Implementing due diligence in procurement
Our responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act
9. Measuring Effectiveness
We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through:
Regular review of our policies and procedures
Monitoring of supplier and partner compliance
Analysis of any incidents or concerns raised
Annual review of this statement
10. Reporting Concerns
Anyone (staff, volunteers, partners, donors, or members of the public) can report concerns about modern slavery in our operations or supply chains through:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Ethics Officer, Smile For Humanity Ltd, Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA
Anonymous reporting: Available through our whistleblowing policy
All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.
11. Approval and Review
This statement has been approved by the Board of Trustees of Smile For Humanity Ltd and will be reviewed annually.
Board Approval: 23 October 2025
Next Review Date: 22 October 2026
12. Contact Information
For questions about this statement or our approach to modern slavery, please contact:
Ethics Officer
Smile For Humanity Ltd
Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park
Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset
BH16 6FA, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]