COLLINS CONSTRUCTION LTD modern slavery statement summary (2024)

Organisation address
Mosaic East,
17 Addiscombe Road,
Croydon,
United Kingdom,
CR0 6SR

We asked the organisation a series of questions about its modern slavery statement. Its answers are published on this page as a statement summary.

This statement provides information for 5 of 6 recommended topics

What is a modern slavery statement?
UK law requires certain organisations to publish an annual modern slavery statement on their website, setting out the steps they are taking to address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. Read more in the government guidance on publishing modern slavery statements.
Link to full statement
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About this statement summary

All answers relate to the financial year covered by the statement. The organisation is responsible for all the information it provided. Some of our questions are optional, so organisations may not have answered all of them. The statement summary does not replace the full modern slavery statement – below we provide a link to the full statement on the organisation’s website.

Contents

Statement period and sign-off details

The statement covers the following period:
1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

The statement was signed off by:
Jason Warren (Managing Director)

It was approved by the board (or equivalent management body) on:
1 November 2024

Recommended topics covered by the statement

Government guidance encourages organisations to cover a range of topics in their modern slavery statements, setting out the steps they’re taking to address modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains. Read about the recommended topics in the statutory guidance.

We asked the organisation to tell us which topics its statement covers.

Topics recommended by government guidance Organisation’s response
The organisation’s structure, business and supply chains Covered
Policies Covered
Risk assessment Covered
Due diligence (steps to address risk) Covered
Training about modern slavery Covered
Goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the organisation's actions and progress over time Not covered
Supplier compliance with annual checks and audits of high-risk 100% employee induction training Note all reported concerns and 100% response rate to allegations. Annual reviews

The organisation’s sectors and turnover

Sectors

The organisation operates in the following sectors:

  • Construction, civil engineering and building products

Turnover

Its turnover in the financial accounting year of this statement was:

£100 million to £500 million

If the organisation is a public body, this amount is based on the organisation’s budget for the year of the statement.
What does 'turnover' refer to in group statements?
If this is a group statement, this includes the total turnover for all the organisations covered by the statement.

Number of years producing statements

The organisation has been producing modern slavery statements for the following number of years:
More than 5 years
How does this work for group statements?
If the statement is for a group of organisations, this answer applies to the organisation with the longest history of producing statements.

Policies (optional)

We asked the organisation whether its policies include the following provisions in relation to its domestic and international supply chains, as well as its own operations.
Policy provisions we asked about Organisation’s response
Freedom of workers to terminate employment Included
Freedom of movement Included
Freedom of association Not included
Prohibits any threat of violence, harassment and intimidation Included
Prohibits the use of worker-paid recruitment fees Included
Prohibits compulsory overtime Included
Prohibits child labour Included
Prohibits discrimination Included
Prohibits confiscation of workers' original identification documents Included
Provides access to remedy, compensation and justice for victims of modern slavery Not included
Other
Not included

Training (optional)

We asked the organisation whether it provided training on modern slavery, and who it was for.
What counts as training?
We explained that by ‘training’ we meant anything designed to increase knowledge and skills around identifying, addressing or preventing modern slavery risks. This could range from formal training courses to broader awareness-raising activities such as workshops or webinars.
We asked who the training was for Organisation’s response
Your whole organisation Yes
Your front line staff No
Human resources No
Executive-level staff No
Procurement staff No
Your suppliers No
The wider community No
Other
No

Monitoring working conditions (optional)

Engaging with others

We asked the organisation to tell us who it engaged with to help monitor working conditions across its operations and supply chains.
We asked who the organisation engaged with Organisation’s response
Your suppliers Yes
Trade unions or worker representative groups No
Civil society organisations No
Professional auditors No
Workers within your organisation Yes
Workers within your supply chain No
Central or local government No
Law enforcement, such as police, GLAA and other local labour market inspectorates No
Businesses in your industry or sector No

Social audits

We asked the organisation to tell us about any social audits it used to look for signs of modern slavery.
What are social audits?
A social audit is a review of an organisation’s working practices from the point of view of social responsibility, and should include an evaluation of working conditions in the organisation’s operations and supply chains. By their nature, audits of supplier workplaces represent a snapshot in time.
Social audits we asked about Organisation’s response
Audit conducted by your staff Yes
Third party audit arranged by your organisation No
Audit conducted by your supplier’s staff No
Third party audit arranged by your supplier No
Announced audit No
Unannounced audit No

Grievance mechanisms

We asked the organisation how workers in its operations or supply chains could raise concerns or make complaints.
We asked if workers could raise concerns this way Organisation’s response
Using anonymous whistleblowing services, such as a helpline or mobile phone app Yes
Through trade unions or other worker representative groups No

Other ways of monitoring working conditions

We asked the organisation whether it had any other ways of monitoring working conditions across its operations and supply chains:
Organisation’s response
The organisation did not answer this question.

Modern slavery risks (optional)

Warning Identifying modern slavery risks is a vital step towards eradicating it. The government encourages organisations to be as open and transparent as possible, to improve understanding, collaboration and best practice around tackling this worldwide problem.
We asked the organisation to describe up to 3 priority risks it focused on during the period of the statement, including details of the affected workers, the activity involved, and the location.

Priority risks for this organisation (1 of 3)

Subcontracted Labour in Construction. Risk of exploitation of temporary workers via underpayment or unsafe conditions during on-site tasks such as bricklaying or scaffolding.
Questions we asked about this risk Organisation’s response
Where it was most likely to occur Organisation’s response: Within your supply chains.
  • Tier 1 suppliers
    Provide their products and services directly to your organisation.
Who was it most likely to affect Organisation’s response:
  • Migrants
  • Refugees
In which country Organisation’s response:
  • Albania
  • Bulgaria
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
  • Romania
Actions or plans to address this risk Organisation’s response: We address these risks by working exclusively with approved, reputable recruiters in the UK who have undergone rigorous checks and vetting processes. These recruiters must adhere to our strict labour standards and anti-slavery policies, ensuring fair recruitment practices and compliance with legal. We continuously monitor their practices and conduct regular audits to safeguard against exploitation and ensure that all workers are treated ethically and fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Priority risks for this organisation (2 of 3)

Recruitment Practices. Risk of recruitment agencies charging fees or withholding IDs, affecting migrant workers placed by subcontractors for temporary roles.
Questions we asked about this risk Organisation’s response
Where it was most likely to occur Organisation’s response: Within your own operations.
Who was it most likely to affect Organisation’s response:
  • Migrants
  • Refugees
In which country Organisation’s response:
  • Albania
  • Bulgaria
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
  • Romania
Actions or plans to address this risk Organisation’s response: We address the risk of recruitment agencies charging fees or withholding IDs by partnering only with approved agencies that undergo thorough vetting. These agencies must comply with our strict policies, ensuring that no fees are charged to workers and that all identification documents remain with the workers. We regularly audit these agencies and monitor their practices to prevent exploitation and ensure ethical treatment of migrant workers placed in temporary roles by subcontractors.

Priority risks for this organisation (3 of 3)

High-Pressure Deadlines. Risk of forced overtime for subcontracted workers during critical project phases, increasing vulnerability to exploitation.
Questions we asked about this risk Organisation’s response
Where it was most likely to occur Organisation’s response: Within your supply chains.
  • Tier 1 suppliers
    Provide their products and services directly to your organisation.
Who was it most likely to affect Organisation’s response:
  • Migrants
  • Refugees
In which country Organisation’s response:
  • Albania
  • Bulgaria
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
  • Romania
Actions or plans to address this risk Organisation’s response: We address the risk of forced overtime by setting clear guidelines for working hours and ensuring subcontractors adhere to these standards. We monitor project timelines closely to avoid last-minute pressure and ensure that all workers are given appropriate breaks and rest periods. Regular site inspections and audits help us identify any potential violations, and we enforce strict penalties for non-compliance to protect subcontracted workers from exploitation during critical project phases.

Indicators of forced labour (optional)

We asked the organisation whether its statement refers to finding any International Labour Organization (ILO) indicators of forced labour.
What are ILO indicators of forced labour?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has produced a list of the most common signs of forced labour. They’re based on the definition of forced labour as ‘all work or service which is extracted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for which the said person has not offered himself voluntarily.’ More details and guidance are available on the ILO website, and in their publication ILO indicators of forced labour
ILO indicators we asked about Organisation’s response
Abuse of vulnerability No
Deception No
Restriction of movement Yes
Isolation No
Physical and sexual violence No
Intimidation and threats No
Retention of identity documents Yes
Withholding of wages Yes
Debt bondage Yes
Abusive working and living conditions No
Excessive overtime Yes
Other
-

Actions taken in response to finding ILO indicators

We asked the organisation to tell us whether its statement refers to any actions it took after finding indicators of forced labour
Organisation’s response
The organisation told us its statement does not refer to actions it took after finding indicators of forced labour.

Demonstrating progress (optional)

We asked the organisation how its statement demonstrates progress over time in addressing modern slavery risks. They provided the following answer:
Our progress in addressing modern slavery risks is measured through clear goals and KPIs. These include ensuring 100% of employees and subcontractors complete modern slavery training and conducting annual audits of high-risk suppliers. We track the percentage of suppliers passing compliance checks and monitor the resolution of reported concerns. For the next period, we aim to expand supplier audits and strengthen recruitment agency checks to prevent exploitation, ensuring continuous improvement