1. Introduction

We are committed to improving our practices to combat modern slavery in our business by taking steps, as far as we are able, to ensure that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

This statement sets out the steps we have taken in the relevant financial year to understand potential modern slavery risks within our business structure and supply chain, as well as the steps taken to eradicate these risks.

2. Why is combatting modern slavery important?
Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal gain. Forced labour is estimated to affect over 40 million people around the world, impacting people of all backgrounds. The UK Government has identified thousands of potential victims in the United Kingdom in recent years.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced in the UK and came into force on 29 October 2015. It is designed to combat the crimes of slavery and human trafficking. An overview of the Modern Slavery Act can be viewed on the GOV.UK website.

3. About us
Larin LTD 16647421 is a UK corporate services provider delivering a range of services that may include company formation, company secretarial services, address services, VAT and PAYE registration, business telephony services, and related corporate support.

As part of an organisation that employs staff across offices in the United Kingdom and/or overseas, we are proud of putting Corporate Social Responsibility at the heart of what we do, for the benefit of our staff and the wider community.

As our annual turnover is under the £36 million threshold, we are not required to make a modern slavery statement under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. However, we are making this voluntary statement to demonstrate our commitment to ethical trading principles and to set out the steps we are taking to identify risks and tackle modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and in our supply chains.

4. Our Policies
Whilst we recognise that the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our industry is low, and that we do not have an extensive supply chain, our internal policies nonetheless help mitigate any risks in our business or supply chain. Examples of policies and commitments that we have implemented in this regard include:

• Anti-Slavery Policy – Our policy reflects the fact that we instil the need to ensure that all of our business relationships are transparent and ethical at their core.
• Whistleblowing Policy – Our Company Handbook (or equivalent) sets out the right of any employee who has concerns about our Company and how it works. This includes any suspicion of slavery or human trafficking. All such concerns are raised with either their line manager or directly with senior management, whereupon they are escalated to the company’s Board (or equivalent senior leadership) to be dealt with in the appropriate manner on an urgent basis.
• Anti-Money Laundering – As a company services provider, we are required to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations and are supervised by the relevant authority. We have implemented stringent compliance and identity verification checks on all companies we provide services for, helping to reduce the risk of money laundering from criminal activities.
• Anti-Bribery – We operate a strict anti-bribery and corruption policy which is in line with the Bribery Act 2010.
• Equal Opportunities Statement – We are committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination in both our role as an employer and as a provider of services. Our Equal Opportunities Statement is to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment and in our provision of services and not to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
• Living Wage and Cost of Living Support – Where applicable, we are committed to paying staff at or above the Real Living Wage (or equivalent standards) and providing annual cost-of-living adjustments in line with inflation.
• Environmental and Sustainability Commitments – We pursue carbon-neutral and environmental certification where appropriate, demonstrating a commitment to understanding and reducing our environmental impact and implementing long-term behavioural change.
• Wellbeing Solutions – We operate programmes designed to improve the wellbeing of our staff, which may include Employee Assistance Programmes (with mental health support and counselling), Cycle to Work schemes, and similar initiatives.
• Community and Charity Partnerships – We engage in partnerships with organisations that support education, empowerment, and community development, including fundraising and volunteering activities.

5. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
As a provider of company and corporate services, our suppliers are largely made up of those delivering services in our offices (such as maintenance and cleaning) and those supporting our business (for example, telecommunication suppliers and IT maintenance).

We consider any third parties who represent us, and suppliers who provide goods and/or services to us, as an extension of our business. That is why we work collaboratively with them to ensure they act in a way that is consistent with our ethics.

We therefore have a policy of only engaging reputable firms, including those of international standing where relevant. We work to develop deep and long-lasting relationships with external parties, setting out our expectations from the very outset and keeping in regular contact through the course of the relationship.

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. This is in addition to a requirement that all staff familiarise themselves with our Company policies.

We continually monitor our staff’s awareness of these policies through regular reviews (including annual reviews where applicable). These reviews may include questions relating to the Company’s policies and feature appropriate pass standards. If staff members do not meet the required standard, appropriate follow-up action and re-training is undertaken.

7. Monitoring of this Policy
We recognise that the nature of modern slavery is subject to continuous evolution. We will review this statement and related policies to ensure that they are operating effectively. Where concerns have been raised, we will consider how they have been handled and, if appropriate, follow-up action shall be taken.

8. Our Performance
There are no known issues of modern slavery in our business or supply chains.

9. Contact Us
You can contact us using the details provided at out Contact Us page with any comments, questions, or suggestions regarding this statement. We welcome a dialogue with all customers and any stakeholders who are interested in this very important topic.

10. Approval of this Statement
This voluntary slavery and human trafficking statement is made for the relevant financial year and was approved by the Directors (or equivalent governing body) of Larin LTD a UK-based company at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9JQ LONDON. UK Reg. No. 16647421 trading as “Business Beat”.