This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This statement follows the Home Office’s updated Transparency in Supply Chains statutory guidance (2025) and is structured against the six recommended reporting areas.
Although M4 Digital Group Ltd does not meet the statutory turnover threshold, We voluntarily publish this statement to demonstrate our commitment to ethical business practices and to provide assurance to our clients, partners, and stakeholders.
We will publish this statement in a prominent place on our website with a homepage link and may voluntarily add it to the UK Government’s Modern Slavery Statement Registry in due course. This statement covers the period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 and has been approved by the Board of Directors.
1. Our Organisation
Entities covered by this statement: M4 Digital Group Ltd which is a UK‑based digital consultancy providing specialist services to public and private sector clients. Our workforce consists of directly employed staff and a network of consultants.
As noted in previous statements: We recognize that our primary exposure to modern slavery risk lies within our supply chain, contractor network, and procurement activities.
2. Our Supply Chain
We work with suppliers across the following categories:
- IT hardware and software
- Professional services and consultancy
- Recruitment and contractor agencies
- Office services, facilities, and utilities
- Cloud and digital service providers
Most suppliers are UK‑based, but some goods (e.g., IT equipment) originate from higher‑risk jurisdictions. We therefore apply proportionate due diligence to all suppliers.
During FY26/27 we aim to map tier‑1 suppliers and identify any critical tier‑2 exposure for higher‑risk categories (e.g., IT hardware manufacturing and logistics).
3. Policies Supporting Our Zero‑Tolerance Approach
We maintain the following policies:
- Anti‑Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy provides confidential channels for reporting concerns, including modern slavery.
- Code of Conduct
- Recruitment & Right‑to‑Work Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct (introduced 2026)
- Ethical Procurement & ESG Policy
We also make available the latest Gov.UK Modern Slavery Act guidance to all staff:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transparency-in-supply-chain…
4. Due Diligence Processes
We due diligence processes include:
- Supplier onboarding checks
- Risk‑based supplier questionnaires
- Contractual clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
- Verification of right‑to‑work documentation
- Ongoing monitoring of higher‑risk suppliers
- Escalation and investigation procedures for concerns
(Acceptance of our Supplier Code of Conduct for all new suppliers from Apr 2026 and where practicable legacy critical suppliers will be transitioned by 31 Mar 2027)
5. Risk Assessment & Management
We assess modern slavery risks using:
- Country risk indices
- Sector‑specific risk (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, IT hardware)
- Supplier size and maturity
- Use of subcontractors or temporary labour
In 2026 we introduced a formal supplier risk‑rating model to improve consistency and transparency. Risk ownership sits with Procurement, with quarterly review by the Admin Lead and reporting to the Director.
6. Monitoring, KPIs & Effectiveness
We measure effectiveness through the following indicators:
- % of active suppliers risk‑assessed and categorised (target: ≥90% of tier‑1 by 31 Mar 2027).
- % of new suppliers signed to Supplier Code of Conduct (target: 100% from Apr 2026).
- % of procurement/supplier‑facing staff trained (target: 100% annually).
- # of red flags raised and resolved; average time‑to‑triage and remediation.
- # of higher‑risk supplier reviews/audits completed (with corrective action tracking)
Incidents & remediation: We did not identify any confirmed cases of modern slavery during the reporting period. We recognise that an absence of identified cases does not necessarily indicate absence of risk and will continue to enhance due diligence and worker‑voice mechanisms.
7. Training & Awareness
We recognise that identifying modern slavery indicators requires ongoing awareness. As stated previously:
In 2026 we expanded our training programme to include:
- Mandatory annual training for all employees
- Targeted training for procurement and supplier‑facing staff
- Awareness materials for contractors
- Access to external resources and guidance
Completion targets: 100% for employees and procurement/supplier‑facing roles by Q3 FY26/27; refresher cadence annually thereafter.
8. Future Commitments (2026–2027)
We will:
- Implement a Supplier Code of Conduct across all new suppliers
- Expand our risk‑rating model to include ESG factors
- Strengthen supplier audit processes
- Enhance anonymous reporting mechanisms
- Review and update policies in line with CCS requirements
- We may submit this statement to the UK Modern Slavery Statement Registry
- The Board will review progress against the KPIs set out in section 6 on a quarterly basis.
9. Approval
This statement was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on 1 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Paul Stanbury, Director, M4 Digital Group Ltd
This policy will be reviewed annually and/or considering changes to legislation.