Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement

1) Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps Strike Academy LTD has taken during the financial year to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and our supply chains.

Strike Academy LTD has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to minimise the risk of modern slavery taking place in our operations or supply chains.

Financial year covered by this statement: 31 May 2025 to 31 May 2026

2) Our business and supply chains

Strike Academy LTD provides youth sports coaching and related services in the United Kingdom.

Our supply chains are primarily UK-based and service-led, but may include (where relevant):

  • Venue hire and facilities (e.g., schools, leisure centres, private venues)

  • Sports equipment and training aids

  • Sportswear / merchandise and printing (if applicable)

  • IT and digital services (e.g., booking systems, payment providers, website hosting)

  • Professional services (e.g., accounting, marketing, legal support)

  • Subcontracted services (e.g., cleaning, maintenance, event support)

3) Policies and governance

We are committed to maintaining appropriate policies and processes that support ethical conduct and reduce the risk of modern slavery. These include:

  • Modern Slavery / Anti-Slavery Policy (or equivalent internal policy statement) outlining our zero-tolerance approach and expectations of staff and suppliers

  • Code of Conduct for staff/contractors, including expected professional standards and appropriate behaviour

  • Whistleblowing / Speak-Up process enabling concerns to be raised confidentially and without retaliation

  • Safer recruitment and onboarding practices (proportionate to our size), including identity checks, right-to-work checks where required, and clear written terms for staff/contractors

We review our approach periodically and update it as the business grows or our supply chain changes.

4) Due diligence in our supply chains

We take a risk-based and proportionate approach to due diligence. Depending on the nature of the supplier relationship, we may:

  • Carry out basic supplier checks (e.g., legitimacy, reputation, and suitability for the service being provided)

  • Prefer established suppliers and reputable brands for goods such as equipment and apparel

  • Include appropriate contractual expectations where proportionate (e.g., compliance with applicable law, and a requirement not to use forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour)

  • Require confirmation that workers are treated fairly and legally (e.g., right to work, lawful pay, and safe working conditions) where relevant to the service

  • Keep records of key supplier relationships and review them if concerns arise

5) Risk assessment and management

Given the nature of our operations (sports coaching services), we consider the overall risk of modern slavery within our direct business operations to be low, but we recognise that risk can exist in any supply chain.

Potential higher-risk areas (where applicable) may include:

  • Manufacturing supply chains for sportswear, merchandise, and equipment (particularly where production occurs overseas)

  • Subcontracted labour in services such as cleaning, maintenance, or event support

  • Use of temporary or casual labour within broader service sectors

We manage risk through appropriate supplier selection, clear expectations, and internal escalation routes for any concerns.

6) Effectiveness and performance indicators

We aim to continuously improve our approach. Proportionate measures we may use to monitor effectiveness include:

  • Maintaining a register of key suppliers (where relevant to our operations)

  • Completing a basic risk review for relevant suppliers and service providers

  • Recording any concerns raised and actions taken to investigate and respond

  • Reviewing our policies and supplier expectations annually

7) Training and awareness

We recognise the importance of awareness and training. Where proportionate to our size and operations, we:

  • Provide guidance to staff/contractors on identifying and reporting concerns

  • Ensure those who engage suppliers understand our expectations and escalation routes

  • Refresh awareness as needed (e.g., when onboarding new staff/contractors or engaging new supplier types)

8) Reporting concerns

Anyone who has a concern about modern slavery or human trafficking connected to Strike Academy LTD, our staff, or our suppliers is encouraged to report it.

How to report:
Contact : Samir Ali - samir@strikeacademy.co.uk/ 07877 249883

We will take all reports seriously and respond appropriately, including escalating to relevant authorities where required.

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