Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made by Online Home Shop Limited (OHS). We take a zero tolerance approach to Modern Slavery and this statement, made on behalf of the board, sets out its approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and steps to be taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in its operations
We recognise that we have a responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking both within our business and in our supply chain. We are committed to making a positive contribution to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking by developing and implementing business practices that allow us to operate in a responsible manner. We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking.

Our Structure and Business

We operate a UK based business, where we provided homeware and associated products to consumers. We are based in Greater Manchester and specialises in the manufacture and efficient dispatch of household furnishings such as beddings, curtains, and furniture through multiple global online channels.
We operate one site in Worsley, Manchester, and employ over 150 people. We have a turnover of over thirty-six million pounds.

Our Supply Chains

Our operations include the manufacture and produce of homeware goods. We currently operate in the following countries:
• United Kingdom;
• China;
• Pakistan; and
• India.
Our suppliers vary in terms of their size, expertise and industry and many of those will also be reliant on their own supply chain in order to be able to supply goods or services to us.
The following is the process by which OHS assesses whether or not particular activities or countries are high risk in relation to slavery or human trafficking:
Our team assesses the risk factors of any new client, relationship, or service provision during phase one of the project process in line with our due diligence activities.

Responsibility

Our responsibilities for anti-slavery initiatives are as follows:
• Policies: We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in out supply chains. Our directors are responsible for implementing, reviewing, and updating our Modern Slavery Statement.
• Risk assessments: Our directors are responsible for highlighting where there may be risks within the supply chain that will need to be assessed.
• Investigations/due diligence: Our directors are responsible for organising the appropriate parties to undertake any required investigations and/or due diligence activities. •Training: Training on the risks, indicators, process, and consequences of modern slavery are covered within the induction period for all new employees and then updated as appropriate when legislations demand.

Due diligence Processes for Slavery and Human Trafficking

OHS undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. Our due diligence and reviews include:

• Mapping the supply chain broadly to assess particular product or geographical risks of modern slavery and human trafficking;

• Reviewing on a regular basis all aspects of the supply chain based on the supply chain mapping;

• Evaluating the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier;

• Undertaking audits of all our suppliers, which enables a greater degree of focus on slavery and human trafficking where risks are identified.

• Participating in collaborative initiatives focused on human rights, slavery, and human trafficking in particular such as participation in "Ethical trading" initiatives;

• Invoking sanctions against suppliers who fail to improve their performance in line with an action plan including the termination of the business relationship.

• Implementing policies and processes to protect whistle blowers.

We will expect all major suppliers to have suitable anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes in place. Any suppliers in businesses or regions perceived to be most at risk and any significant suppliers will be asked to confirm their compliance with our values and ethics or to confirm that they have their own equivalent arrangements. This will be rolled out to our other smaller suppliers over time.

We have a Whistleblowing Policy which aims to support employees, agency workers and self-employed contractors to disclose any suspected malpractice, whether internal or external to our business, including in our supply chains.

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 are developing training to our staff on relevant issues. This is so that they can assess any risks in their areas of responsibility and take steps to reduce any risks.

Our Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking

We will use key performance indicators to monitor the effectiveness of our practices to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our business or supply chains. This will include, for example, monitoring the training that we provide and ensuring the other steps that we take are applied consistently in our business.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2024.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors and Signed by Moshe Cohen, the CEO
21 February 2024