About this statement
This is our initial voluntary statement, published on 25 October 2026. It sets out our commitments and implementation priorities, rather than reporting the results of a completed financial year. We will review our approach as the business develops and assess any statutory reporting requirements that apply.
Our business and the risks
GRAFTD is a Chichester-based temporary staffing business focused on events, setup and breakdown, warehousing, general labour, hospitality, cleaning and logistics across the South Coast.
Short-notice labour, subcontracting and third-party arrangements for recruitment, transport or accommodation can create opportunities for exploitation. We recognise that people entering work for the first time, people facing language barriers and people dependent on others for work or housing may need additional support. We will consider risks in client assignments and in suppliers such as labour providers and other business services.
What we will not accept
We will not knowingly use, facilitate or profit from forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage or unlawful child labour. Threats, withheld identity documents, withheld wages and pressure to work against someone’s will are unacceptable.
Workers must be free to keep their documents, control their pay and make their own decisions about offered work. We will not charge workers recruitment or work-finding fees, and we expect anyone recruiting for us to follow the same rule.
How we will manage the risk
Our Ethical Recruitment Policy sets out the checks and standards we commit to using: direct contact with workers, lawful identity and right-to-work checks, clear assignment and pay information, and proportionate checks on clients, suppliers and intermediaries.
Where information suggests someone else controls a worker’s earnings, communications or movements, we will speak with the worker safely and sensitively. Shared addresses, transport or contact details are reasons to ask appropriate questions, not proof of exploitation. We will not discriminate or make assumptions about someone’s background.
If a concern is raised
Worker safety comes first. We will assess immediate risks, seek specialist advice where appropriate, preserve relevant records and consider pausing an arrangement while it is investigated. We will work towards a safe remedy rather than taking action that leaves a worker at greater risk. We will report concerns to the appropriate authorities where required or justified, taking account of safety and confidentiality.
Do not confront a suspected exploiter or put yourself at risk. You can use our Raising Concerns Policy or contact an independent organisation directly.
Supporting policies
Responsibility, awareness and review
The directors of Graftd Recruitment LTD are responsible for putting these commitments into practice. Our initial priorities are to include these standards in onboarding and client discussions, brief people handling recruitment and bookings on warning signs, and keep a record of concerns, checks and follow-up actions.
We will review the checks carried out, concerns raised, actions taken and training needs at least annually. We will update this statement when our operations or risks change. We do not claim that supplier audits or staff training have already been completed.
The directors are responsible for implementing this policy, briefing the people who need it and reviewing concerns and corrective actions. We will review it at least annually and sooner if the law, our work or an incident requires it. This policy does not replace assignment terms or limit statutory rights.
Further guidance: Government guidance on modern slavery statements.