Modern Slavery Policy

Last updated: August 2026

MODERN SLAVERY POLICY

Last updated: August 2026

OUR MODERN SLAVERY POLICY COMMITMENT

This Modern Slavery Policy explains how Pin-It Pastry Limited works to prevent modern slavery, forced labour and human exploitation within our business and supply chain.

Pin-It Pastry Limited conducts its business responsibly, ethically and with respect for human rights. Therefore, we maintain zero tolerance for modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude or exploitation within our operations or supply chains.

In addition, we recognise that businesses play an important role in identifying and reducing the risk of exploitation. We therefore take proportionate and practical steps to prevent modern slavery wherever we operate or source goods and services.

WHAT IS MODERN SLAVERY?

Modern slavery describes serious forms of exploitation where threats, coercion, deception, abuse of vulnerability or other forms of control prevent individuals from freely leaving or refusing a situation.

For example, modern slavery can include:

  • Slavery and servitude;
  • Forced or compulsory labour;
  • Human trafficking;
  • Debt bondage;
  • Labour exploitation;
  • Exploitative child labour; and
  • Other practices involving coercion or restriction of an individual’s freedom.

Modern slavery can occur in any country, industry or supply chain. As a result, businesses must remain alert to risks even where no obvious signs of exploitation exist.

OUR BUSINESS

Pin-It Pastry Limited is a UK food manufacturer based in Bridgend, South Wales. We produce frozen pastry products for bakery, foodservice and manufacturing customers.

Our commitment to responsible business extends to our employees, temporary and agency workers, contractors, suppliers and other organisations with whom we work.

Accordingly, we will not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or serious labour exploitation.

OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

Our supply chain includes organisations that provide ingredients, packaging, equipment, transport, professional services and other goods or services that support our manufacturing activities.

Modern slavery risks can vary considerably. For example, relevant factors may include:

  • The country where goods or raw materials originate;
  • The industry or sector involved;
  • The use of temporary, migrant, seasonal or agency labour;
  • Recruitment practices;
  • Complex or extended supply chains; and
  • The nature of the goods or services supplied.

Therefore, we take a risk-based approach when assessing suppliers and business relationships.

SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS

We expect suppliers and contractors working with Pin-It Pastry to:

  • Comply with applicable employment, labour and human-rights legislation;
  • Prohibit forced, bonded, trafficked or involuntary labour;
  • Ensure workers enter employment voluntarily and may leave in accordance with applicable law;
  • Pay workers at least the legally required minimum wage;
  • Follow applicable rules regarding working hours, rest periods and working conditions;
  • Provide safe and appropriate working environments;
  • Operate lawful and responsible recruitment practices;
  • Take reasonable steps to prevent exploitation within their own supply chains; and
  • Cooperate with reasonable requests for information about modern-slavery risks.

Furthermore, where a supplier falls within the statutory requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we may request and review its published Modern Slavery Statement.

SUPPLIER DUE DILIGENCE

We may carry out proportionate due diligence when appointing or reviewing suppliers.

Depending on the level of risk, this may include:

  • Reviewing supplier policies and Modern Slavery Statements;
  • Requesting information about employment and recruitment practices;
  • Considering the countries, industries and materials involved;
  • Reviewing the use of agency, temporary, seasonal or migrant workers;
  • Seeking assurances about working conditions and labour standards;
  • Requesting further information where concerns arise; and
  • Refusing to appoint, or ceasing to work with, a supplier where serious concerns cannot be satisfactorily addressed.

Consequently, the level of due diligence will reflect both the nature of the relationship and the potential level of risk.

RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

We support fair and lawful employment practices within our own business.

Our recruitment processes should operate transparently and in accordance with applicable UK employment and immigration requirements.

Where we use recruitment agencies or labour providers, we expect them to operate lawfully and carry out appropriate checks on the workers they supply.

In addition, workers should not have to pay inappropriate recruitment fees, surrender identity documents or accept coercive working arrangements as a condition of employment.

IDENTIFYING MODERN SLAVERY RISKS

Modern slavery is not always obvious. Therefore, employees and relevant business partners should remain alert to possible indicators.

Potential warning signs may include situations where a person:

  • Appears frightened, intimidated or controlled by another person;
  • Cannot freely leave their place of work;
  • Has had identity or travel documents withheld;
  • Appears to work excessive hours under coercion;
  • Has unexplained deductions from wages;
  • Appears to have entered work through deception;
  • Lives or works in unsafe or degrading conditions;
  • Cannot clearly explain where they live or work;
  • Depends heavily on another person for transport, accommodation or communication; or
  • Shows other signs of exploitation or restriction of freedom.

One indicator does not necessarily prove that modern slavery is occurring. However, employees should report genuine concerns so that the business can consider them appropriately.

REPORTING A CONCERN

Anyone who becomes aware of or suspects modern slavery, human trafficking or labour exploitation connected with Pin-It Pastry or its supply chain should raise the concern as soon as possible.

Employees may report concerns to:

  • Their line manager;
  • A member of the Senior Management Team; or
  • Through our Whistleblowing Policy.

We take concerns raised genuinely and in good faith seriously.

Moreover, Pin-It Pastry will not tolerate retaliation, victimisation or unfair treatment against anyone who raises a genuine concern.

RESPONDING TO CONCERNS

Where we identify a potential modern-slavery issue, we will consider the circumstances carefully and decide on an appropriate response.

Depending on the situation, we may:

  • Carry out further investigation;
  • Request additional information from a supplier;
  • Require corrective action;
  • Review or suspend a supplier relationship;
  • Seek specialist or legal advice;
  • Report suspected criminal activity to the appropriate authorities; or
  • Take other action necessary to protect individuals who may be at risk.

Our priority will remain the safety and welfare of any potential victim.

Where possible, we will also seek to address the underlying problem rather than take action that could unintentionally place affected workers at greater risk.

TRAINING AND AWARENESS

We aim to ensure that employees whose roles involve recruitment, purchasing, supplier management or other higher-risk areas understand the importance of identifying and reporting potential concerns.

Accordingly, we may provide suitable information, guidance or training based on an individual’s responsibilities and level of risk exposure.

OUR POLICIES

Our wider company policies and procedures support this Modern Slavery Policy.

In particular, these may include policies relating to:

  • Ethical conduct;
  • Whistleblowing;
  • Recruitment and selection;
  • Bullying and harassment;
  • Diversity and inclusion; and
  • Health and safety.

Together, these measures promote responsible employment practices and provide clear routes for raising concerns.

MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Managing modern-slavery risk requires ongoing attention.

Therefore, we periodically review our approach and consider:

  • Changes within our business and supply chain;
  • New or emerging risk areas;
  • Concerns raised by employees or third parties;
  • Supplier information and due-diligence findings;
  • Changes in legislation and government guidance; and
  • Opportunities to strengthen our procedures.

Where we identify weaknesses or increased risks, we will consider proportionate measures to improve our controls.

MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015

Pin-It Pastry supports the objectives and principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We will continue to review our obligations as the business develops. Furthermore, we will comply with applicable statutory reporting requirements where the law requires us to do so.

Even where a statutory reporting threshold does not apply in a particular financial year, we remain committed to identifying, preventing and addressing modern-slavery risks within our operations and supply chain.

REVIEW OF THIS MODERN SLAVERY POLICY

We will review this Modern Slavery Policy periodically.

Where necessary, we will update it to reflect changes in legislation, government guidance, our business operations, supply-chain arrangements or identified risks.

For further information about modern slavery and the Modern Slavery Act 2015, visit GOV.UK.

Pin-It Pastry Limited
Abergarw Industrial Estate
Brynmenyn
Bridgend
CF32 9LW

Company Number: 06503070
Telephone: 01656 722423
Email: enquiries@pin-itpastry.com