Anti-Slavery Policy

1. Introduction and Commitment

Mentoring For Youth (trading as The Mentoring Lab) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

2. Our Business

Mentoring For Youth is a digital platform connecting young people with verified youth mentors. Our business operations include:

• Operating an online mentoring platform
• Recruiting and vetting youth mentors
• Providing safeguarding training and support
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Marketing and business development activities

3. Our Policies

We operate the following policies to ensure we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner:

• Recruitment Policy - We conduct thorough background checks on all mentors and staff
• Whistleblowing Policy - We encourage the reporting of concerns without fear of retaliation
• Code of Conduct - Clear expectations for all staff and mentors
• Supplier Code of Conduct - Setting our expectations of business behavior
• Safeguarding Policy - Protecting young people from all forms of harm

4. Due Diligence

As part of our efforts to identify and mitigate risk, we:

• Conduct thorough vetting of all youth mentors including identity verification and background checks
• Require all suppliers to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws
• Review our supply chains regularly for any risks of modern slavery
• Provide training to relevant staff on identifying signs of modern slavery
• Maintain a clear reporting procedure for any concerns

5. Risk Assessment

We have assessed our business and supply chains to identify potential risk areas. Our main areas of focus include:

6. Training

To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we provide training to our staff as part of their induction and ongoing professional development. This includes how to identify signs of modern slavery and what to do if they suspect it is taking place.

7. Reporting Concerns

If you have any concerns about modern slavery in our business or supply chain, please report them to:

All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated thoroughly.